Local share prices rose further as investors continued to pick up bargains. The main index added 84.70 points or 1.27 percent to close at 6,761.35 as Conglomerates led the advance while Industrials, Services, and Miners declined. Volume was firm at 696 million shares worth P5.78 billion as...
ILOILO CITY – This city hosted a bilateral food exchange with Chinese chefs over the weekend, a year after being declared as a United Nations, Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization City of Gastronomy. CHINESE chefs from Chaozhou, China with BS Hospitality Management students...
Despite stock prices falling to bargain levels, the market remains bearish amid concerns about the weaker peso, potential US interest rate cuts, and US policies under the new political leadership. “The local market’s technical indicators continue to show a bearish bias, with the bourse falling...
The local stock market finally pulled away from its seven-day dive after investors found bargain prices too hard to resist. The main index jumped 119.56 percent or 1.82 percent to close at 6,676.65 as Industrials and Banks led the rebound although Conglomerates got left behind. Volume was firm at...
The PSEi is now at the 6,500 level as share prices plummeted as a result of foreign funds continuing to leave the local market. The main index dove by 157.24 points or 2.34 percent to close at 6,557.09 with the Mining and Property sectors leading the retreat across the board. Volume rose to 674...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has ordered the Capital Markets Integrity Corporation (CMIC) to take over the operations of stock brokerage Equitiworld Securities Inc. (EQWORLD) to secure the accounts of its customers. In a statement, the SEC said it issued the takeover order on Nov....
Local share prices plunged as the Philippines faces headwinds including a weaker peso, lower foreign investments, and slower economic growth. The main index fell 129.9 points or 1.87 percent to close at 6,810.11 with the Property and Services sectors leading the retreat across the board. Volume...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reported that it has secured the conviction of the incorporators of Prosperous Infinite Holdings Phils. Corp. (PIHPC) and operators of Emgoldex Philippines for soliciting investments from the public without necessary license from the commission. In a...
The local stock market continued to weaken as the week started with news of a drop in foreign direct investments (FDI). The main index lost 37.17 points or 0.53 percent to close at 6,940.02 as only Banks held their ground while the Mining sector fell on lower gold prices. Volume was low at 548...
The local stock market continues its bearish trend, breaking below the 7,000 support line, but, cheaper prices and the prospect of a rate cut may encourage buying activity while investors await foreign direct investment and remittance data. "Foreign funds have been exiting the market, and technical...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) affirmed its global leadership in championing sustainability, receiving top honors from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) for the third time for promoting sustainability reporting. This recognition came during the 41st...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) declined to close the week below the 7,000 support level as investors continued to sell local stocks due to concerns regarding the implications of a Trump presidency and slower economic growth. The main index dropped by 37.26 points, or 0.53 percent,...