After the end of the second quarter earnings season, local stock market investors will still be shifting through financial reports while also keeping an eye on the impact of the new Philippine Stock Exchange index composition. “The market will be closely watching the upcoming PSEi rebalancing set...
The Philippine Stock Exchange composite index (PSEi) ended the last trading day of the week on the upside after investors picked stocks later in the session on news of stronger remittances. The main index added 24.08 points, or 0.38 percent, to close at 6,315.93. The industrial sector led the...
Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Francis Ed. Lim urged the country’s leading financial executives to demonstrate ethical leadership, as the Philippine capital market has lagged behind its regional counterparts due to a lack of integrity. “Integrity is the invisible currency of our...
Metrobank has long been a financial institution that champions learning, and this time, it’s teaching Filipinos the art of starting early. In a recent event, the bank invited media guests to the art of furoshiki—the Japanese tradition of gift-wrapping—where every fold, every knot, and every...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) dropped on concern that the Philippine national debt will balloon further next year. The main index shed 33.24 points, or 0.53 percent, to close at 6,291.85, although sectoral indices were equally divided. “The market slipped today as some investors may...
Toyota Financial Services Philippines Corp. (TFSPH), and affiliate of GT Capital Holdings Inc., is planning to raise ₱5-billion through the first issuance from its ₱20-billion fixed-rate bond program. In line with this, Philippine Rating Services Corp. (PhilRatings) said it has assigned its...
Getting a job can be a tough process, but these tips can help you succeed in an interview and land the position you’re applying for. The preparation starts before the interview itself, with your resume. It should be brief, well-written, and highlight your major accomplishments, educational...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) continued to climb as investor sentiment was buoyed by a flurry of positive corporate earnings reports and a flat United States (US) inflation rate, which could influence the Federal Reserve’s decision on a rate cut. The main index rose by 35.24 points,...
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...
KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan – The 250-kilometer-long Luzon Strait separates the Philippines and Taiwan, connecting the South China Sea with the Pacific Ocean. An important passageway for submarine telecommunications cables and ships traveling between East Asia and North America, it contains several islands...
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...
