The Philippine Stock Exchange Inc. (PSE) reported a 49.9 percent surge in first-quarter net income, driven by the burst of trading activity at the start of the year and disciplined cost management. The local bourse said net income rose to ₱381.71 million in January to March 2026 from ₱254.67...
With the conclusion of the first-quarter earnings season, the local stock market is seen turning more bearish as investors take profits from recent gains, with sentiment dampened by the weaker peso, local politicking, and the unresolved Middle East conflict. “The local market has shown positive...
Local stocks retreated on Friday, May 15, pulling the benchmark index back below the 6,000 psychological threshold as sliding peso and cooling remittance data prompted investors to reduce exposure ahead of the weekend. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) fell 38.26 points, or 0.64 percent,...
Local equities market climbed back above the key psychological threshold on Thursday, May 14, as late-session bargain hunting offset persistent anxiety over macroeconomic pressures and geopolitical volatility. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) advanced 68.25 points, or 1.15 percent, to...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has amended its rules by expressly including securities exempt from registration with the commission, such as government securities (GS), in the portfolio threshold requirements for qualified buyers. The SEC said the amendment is aimed at promoting...
The Philippines’ largest fintech industry group is backing the proposal by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to transfer regulatory oversight of lending and financing companies to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). Lito Villanueva, FinTech Alliance PH founding chairman, said the...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) dropped further on Wednesday, May 13, due to mixed corporate earnings results as well as uncertainty in the Middle East and in local politics. The main index lost 25.2 points, or 0.42 percent, to end at 5,946.78. The industrial sector led the decline,...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has suspended the imposition of monthly penalties in the late or non-filing of reportorial requirements until December 31, 2026 in order to reduce transaction costs and promote the ease of doing business. In its meeting last May 5, the Commission En Banc...
Local equities retreated as the breakdown in diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran sent oil prices higher and weighed on the local currency. The benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) fell 14.87 points, or 0.25 percent, to close at 5,971.98 on Tuesday, May 12, snapping a brief...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) rose on Monday, May 11, on bargain hunting—particularly in stocks that posted encouraging first-quarter performances. The main index added 25.88 points, or 0.43 percent, to close at 5,986.85. The property sector led the advance, while conglomerates and...
While the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is seen raising key borrowing costs by up to 100 basis points (bps) more should inflation worsen, MUFG Bank Ltd. warned that such hawkish adjustments may not be enough to prop up the underperforming peso. According to the Japanese financial giant, the...
The Philippine stock market is expected to remain cautious and bearish as investor sentiment stays tied to developments in the Middle East and the impact of the conflict on the domestic economy. “The local market is expected to move with a bearish bias this week as it deals with the...
