The local stock market was flat as investors preferred to wait for cues instead before engaging in bargain hunting. The main index added just 1.08 points or 0.02 percent to close at 6,444.08 as sectoral indices were equally split. Volume fell to 564 million shares worth P3.63 billion as gainers...
The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) is preparing to renegotiate its planned buyout of its fellow shareholders in Philippine Dealing System Holdings Corporation (PDS Group) after securing the approval of the Securities and Exchange Commission late last year. In an interview, PSE President and CEO...
The local stock market gave up the previous day’s gains and fell again on news that Israel has struck back at Iran, further escalating the situation in the Middle East. The main index lost 80.19 points or 1.23 percent to close at 6,443.00 with the Property sector losing the most while Miners...
The conflict in the Middle East is seen to continue to weigh on the local stock market which is now near its 6,400 support level and showing bearish technical indications. “With last week’s drop, the market is now at even more attractive levels. Hence, episodes of bargain hunting could be seen...
GCash, the Philippines’ top finance app and largest cashless ecosystem, reported that it now has nearly half a million users for GStocks PH as it ramps up the reach of its stock investment platform. Last year, GCash had tapped AB Capital Securities, Inc. (ABCSI) to introduce GStocks PH to its...
The local stock market added to the previous day’s gains as bargain hunters were emboldened by the support the PSEi found at the 6,400 level. The main index rose by 73.15 points or 1.13 percent to close at 6,523.19 with the Services sector leading the advance while Miners retreated. Volume grew...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has made permanent the cease and desist order (CDO) it issued against Maria Francesca Tan (MFT) Group of Companies, Inc. and Foundry Ventures I, Inc., along with their officers and agents. In a resolution promulgated on April 1, the Commission En Banc...
The local stock market finally eased from its steep 9-day plunge after bargain hunters stepped in to pick up cheaper stocks. The main index added 45.07 percent or 0.70 percent to close at 6,450.04 as Banks led the advance while the Property counter continued to fall. Volume was lower at 595 million...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that it has removed the minimum amount of commission that stockbrokers may charge their customers as part of changes being implemented to spur trading activity in the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE). The Commission on April 16 issued SEC...
The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) said it has no choice but to proceed with the initiation of delisting proceedings against Abra Mining Industrial Corporation (AR) pursuant to its Involuntary Delisting Rules after the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) found the firm to have "illegally"...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) fell through the 6,500 support level to settle just above the 6,400 mark as investors cash out amid uncertainties due to the conflict in the Middle East. The main index plunged 157.46 points or 2.40 percent to close at 6,404.97 as the Services sector led...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the University of the Philippines (UP) Law Center have joined hands to generate more research projects to help foster capital market development in the country. SEC Commissioner Karlo S. Bello and UP College of Law Associate Dean Solomon F. Lumba...
