Investor sentiment in the local stock market is expected to remain bearish this week due to prospects of fewer rate cuts in 2025, a weakening peso, and concerns related to the government’s budget for next year. "The local market is turning more bearish as it extended its decline last week," said...
The Securities and Exchange Commission has been commended by the Office of the President for championing the business sector and the investing public. In a statement, the SEC said Special Assistant to the President (SAP) for Investment and Economic Affairs of the Philippines Frederick D. Go lauded...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has made permanent its cease and desist order (CDO) against Humanitarian and Spiritual Mission Apostulates of Davao and Asia Inc., HASMADAI Foundation Inc. and Humanitarian Institute of Technology Corp. for their unauthorized solicitation of investments....
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has received the GCash Digital Excellence Award 2024 for fostering the growth of innovative financial products and services while ensuring the protection of financial consumers. In conferring the award to the SEC, mobile payment services GCash cited the...
The local stock market dropped below the 6,400 level after the US Federal Reserve signaled a slower pace of rate cuts next year. The main index fell 73.48 points or 1.14 percent to close at 6,395.60 with the Mining and Oil sector suffering the biggest loss. Volume grew to 595 million shares worth...
The local stock market dropped further as the peso weakened prior to expected rate cuts in the US and by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. The main index lost 32.63 points or 0.50 percent to close at 6,469.08 as Banks continue to lead the retreat while Industrials and Services bounced. Volume was...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced the opening of its new extension office in Lipa City, in line with its efforts to facilitate business formation, invest in high-growth regions, and keep a closer watch on fraudulent and abusive practices in the corporate sector. The SEC on Dec....
The local stock market fell on strong foreign selling as investors wait for the US Federal Reserve and Bangko Sentral ng Pilipnas' (BSP) last policy meetings for the year. The main index plunged by 113.45 points or 1.72 points to close at 6,501.71 with Banks leading the retreat across the board....
The local stock market ended flat as investors continue to wait for the policy meetings of both US Philippine central banks. The main index shed 1.35 points or 0.02 percent to close at 6,615.16 with the Mining sector suffering the biggest loss while Banks and Conglomerates advanced. Volume declined...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is calling on over 11,600 corporations to avail themselves of its Enhanced Compliance Incentive Plan (ECIP) or face the suspension of their corporate registration for non-compliance with reportorial requirements. In a notice dated Dec. 13, the SEC...
The local stock market ended the week lower as investor sentiment was weighed down by the decline in US bourses. The main index dropped 24.84 points or 0.37 percent to close at 6,616.51 as Conglomerates fell although sectoral indices were evenly mixed. Volume declined to 1.2 billion shares worth...
The local stock market traded sideways as investors remained cautious even though the US inflation rate was within expectations. The main index shed 1.36 points or 0.02 percent to close at 6,641.35 with the Property sector leading decliners while Conglomerates and Services advanced. Volume was up...
