The local stock market bounced after dropping in the previous three sessions as investors started bargain hunting. The main index added 35.49 points or 0.57 percent to close at 6,289.85 on Tuesday, Aug. 12, as Conglomerates led the advance while Banks continued to decline. Volume jumped to 756...
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The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) dropped on Monday, Aug. 11, as investors sold off stocks due to a lack of fresh market-moving developments. The main index fell by 85.02 points, or 1.34 percent, to close at 6,254.36. Banks led the retreat, with only the Services counter managing to hold...
Local stock market investors will continue to digest second-quarter earnings reports this week while keeping a close eye on developments in US trade policies. Philstocks Financial Research Manager Japhet Tantiangco said investors are looking for new catalysts. “Investors are expected to watch for...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) dipped despite the slightly higher gross domestic product for the second quarter, as sentiment was affected after Trump said tariffs would be slapped on semiconductor imports. The main index shed 5.96 points or 0.09 percent to close at 6,364.69 on...
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The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) registered an increase on Wednesday, Aug. 6, fueled by optimism that the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) will cut key interest rates and support the peso. The main index gained 17.02 points, or 0.27 percent, to close at 6,370.65. Sectoral indices were...
The local stock market posted a marginal gain on Tuesday, Aug. 5, following the government 's report that inflation eased in July. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) rose by 4.98 points, or 0.08 percent, to close at 6,353.63. The Property sector led the advance, while only the Banks...
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The PSEi continued to rise on bargain hunting as investors anticipate a benign inflation rate for July while the peso also firmed up. The main index added 42.52 points, or 0.67 percent, to close at 6,348.65. Sectoral indices were equally divided, with the property counter leading advancers. A total...
The local stock market will be taking cues from several Philippine economic reports—including inflation, jobs, and gross domestic product (GDP)—as well as corporate earnings while the recent weakness of the peso and concern over United States (US) tariffs will continue to cast a shadow over...
The local stock market finally paused from its six-day losing streak as investors finally decided to pick up bargains after the United States (US) extended its tariff deadline. The main index rose by 53.40 points, or 0.85 percent, to close at 6,306.13. Conglomerates led the advance, although miners...