The PSEi inched up on some bargain-hunting after last week’s correction and as investors wait for market moving news to be released later this week. The main index added 16.09 points or 0.22 percent to close at 7,326.41 as Miners led the advance with only the Services counter in the red. Volume...
Lucio Co-led Philippine Bank of Communications (PBCOM) has launched its maiden peso bond (Series A bonds) public offering with an initial size of P2 billion with an option to upsize. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the bank said its Series A Bonds, to be issued under PBCOM’s P15...
Local stocks will be taking cues from the central bank’s policy meeting but the start of the week may see some bargain-hunting after the market pulled back last week following a rally that lasted five straight weeks. “Trading has toned down as seen in the thinning value turnover and foreigners...
SFA Semicon Philippines Corporation (SSP) has asked the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) to suspend the trading of its shares from 9:00 am on Oct. 14 to 9:00 am of Oct. 15, 2024 to give the investing public time to absorb information related to the approval of its planned delisting. The firm...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Department of Education (DepEd) are aiming to boost investor education and promote financial literacy among students and teachers. The SEC said in a statement that this partnership is in line with the commission’s efforts to protect more...
The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) will hold this year’s edition of the Road to IPO on Oct. 22, 2024 for companies planning to raise capital through the equities market. In a statement, the PSE said the event will feature presentations and discussions on what going public entails. The PSE is...
The local stock market fell as investors worry about the possible impact of the higher-than-expected US inflation rate might have on interest rate cuts. The main index dropped 101.15 points or 1.36 percent to close at 7,310.32 with the interest rate-sensitive Property sector suffering the biggest...
The Department of Education (DepEd) announced on Wednesday, Oct. 9, that it has partnered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to enhance financial literacy in educational institutions. DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara {left) and SEC Chairperson Emilio Aquino (Photo from DepEd) DepEd...
The stock market fell back to the 7,400 territory on Wednesday, Oct. 9, as investors resorted to profit-taking prior to the release of the US consumer price index (CPI). The bellwether index dropped by 1.50 percent or 112.73 points to close at 7,424.52 while the wider All Shares declined by 1.08...
The stock market ended firmer on Monday, Oct. 7, as investor optimism was fueled by the significant slowdown in the country’s inflation rate last month. The bellwether index rose by 1.16 percent or 86.76 points to close at 7,554.68 while the broader All Shares grew 1.02 percent or 41.32 points to...
Tensions in the Middle East is threatening to stop the stock market bull in its tracks although the low September inflation may continue to boost investor sentiment as it may lead to lower interest rates and higher consumer spending. Philstocks Financial Research Manager Japhet Tantiangco said...
The Securities and Exchange Commission is making it faster for energy companies to register their securities in order to speed up the process for their fund-raising activities in the capital market. “The general concept is to make it easier for them to comply with the process. We will have a...
