The local stock market moved sideways with a downward bias but managed to end a few points higher on late bargain-hunting. The main index inched up by 2.45 points or 0.04 percent to close at 6,967.96 although only Conglomerates and Property firms advanced. Volume rose further to 891 million shares...
The local stock market jumped on continued bargain hunting as sentiment was boosted by gains in the US. The main index rose by 85.92 points or 1.25 percent to close at 6,965.51 as the Property sector led the rally across the board. Volume grew to 700 million shares worth P6.47 billion as gainers...
The MFT Group of Companies (MFT Group) and its owners are asking the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to lift the cease and desist order issued against the company for alleged illegal solicitation of investments from the public. In a statement, the firm said it has asked the SEC “to...
The local stock market inched up mainly due to the jump in the share price of index heavyweight PLDT plus some bargain hunting. The main index added 7.35 points or 0.11 percent to close at 6,879.59 as the Services sector led with a 2.04 percent gain which offset the decline of Banks and...
The local stock market lost the bulk of last Friday’s gains after US bourses closed lower. The main index fell 69.97 points or 1.01 percent to close at 6,872.24 as the Property sector led the retreat across the board. Volume dropped to 507 million shares worth P3.76 billion as losers trounced...
The PSEi made a strong bounce after a healthy correction as investors picked up cheaper stocks. The main index jumped 104.87 points or 1.53 percent to close at 6,942.21 as the Property sector led the advance while Mining and Oil lagged behind. Volume dipped to 548 million shares worth P4.86 billion...
The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has recently ordered all internet service providers to immediately block the website of OctaFX for the protection of the investing public, as requested by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The move comes after a similar move by the NTC...
The local stock market dropped on signs that interest rates in the US and Philippines are not going to be cut soon as many investors had hoped. The main index lost 41.20 points or 0.60 percent as the rate-sensitive Property sector led the retreat while the Services counter managed to advance. A...
In response to the request of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has initiated the blocking of websites and apps offering investment opportunities without the necessary license. Last February 21, the NTC issued a memorandum to all internet...
The local stock market weakened further, weighed down by the performance of US stocks and the higher Philippine inflation numbers for February. The main index shed 26.92 points or 0.39 percent to close at 6,878.54 as the Industrial sector led the retreat while Banks managed to buck the trend....
Local share prices dropped after the government reported that inflation rose higher than expected last month. The main index lost 46.21 points or 0.66 percent to close at 6,905.46 as Banks led the retreat while Conglomerates advanced. Volume was still firm at 425 million shares worth P5.37 billion...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that it has adopted taxonomy guidelines on sustainable finance as part of efforts to promote environmentally and socially sustainable economic activities. The Commission issued on Feb. 23 its SEC Memorandum Circular No. 5, Series of 2024,...
