Cebu is fast becoming an emerging force in the Philippine cacao industry since its rich soil and warm climate are ideal for the cultivation of the cacao tree whose seeds are used to make chocolate. As the premier province of Central Visayas, Cebu is benefiting from the global and local demand for...
The local stock exchange traded sideways as investors wait for the US elections and Federal Reserve meeting. The main index shed 6.86 percent or 0.10 percent to close at 7,136.10 with the Mining counter posting the steepest drop while Conglomerates and Services improved. Volume was low at 588...
While the recent market decline has brought share prices to attractive levels which may spark some bargain-hunting, stock market investors are seen to be wary due to the US elections and the release of the October inflation data. “The local market has exhibited bearish movements in last week’s...
The PSEi plunged to the 7,100 level as investors cashed out amid uncertainties due to the upcoming US elections and fears of higher Philippine inflation. The main index fell 137.28 points or 1.89 percent to close at 7,142.96 as Banks led the retreat although the Property and Mining counters were in...
The local stock market rose in late trades as investors took positions ahead of the release of more third quarter earnings reports by listed companies. The main index added 40.26 points or 0.56 percent to close at 7,280.24 as Banks led the advance while Conglomerates and Property firms declined....
The PSEi fell below the 7,300 level as investors cash out before the long weekend when another typhoon is expected to hit the country. The main index index plunged by 103.26 points or 1.41 percent to close at 7,239.98 with the Property counter suffering the biggest loss. Volume rose to 566 million...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has committed to ensure the sustainability of reforms it started that paved the way for the Philippines’ imminent exit from the “gray list” of the global anti-money laundering watchdog Financial Action Task Force (FATF). In a landmark...
During this shorter trading week, investors are seen to pick up some bargains after local share prices fell last week due to the damage caused by the typhoon and its expected impact on the economy. “The local market is having a hard time getting past the 7,400 - 7,500 resistance range as the...
The PSEi fell, weighed down by losses in the US amid economic uncertainties and rising Treasury yields. The main index dropped 83.87 points or 1.14 percent to close at 7,283.79 with Banks leading the retreat. Volume slipped to 776 million shares worth P3.8 billion as losers swept gainers 139 to 53...
The local stock market dropped with Wall Street and as investors worry over the impact of the typhoon. The PSEi lost 45.5 points or 0.61 percent to close at 7,367.66 as the Services sector led the retreat while Miners and Conglomerates advanced. Volume declined to 1.2 billion shares worth...
The local stock market continues to move sideways as investors wait for third quarter earnings reports. The main index eked out a gain of 6.53 points or 0.09 percent to close at 7,413.16 as Services and Industrials advanced, but more sectors were in the red. Volume improved to 916 million shares...
Based on the 2024 mid-year report of the Prime Philippines, a total occupancy rate of 80 percent at the close of H1 2024, the Philippine office market ranks among the strongest across the globe, behind only Singapore and India. In Metro Manila alone, according to Colliers Philippines, office space...
