The local stock market dipped due to sobering US and domestic economic data. The main index declined by 18.63 points or 0.30 percent to close at 6,256.17 as the Property sector ked the retreat while Banks and Mining firms bucked the trend. Volume grew to 807 million shares worth P6.09 billion aa...
The local stock market ended slightly lower after trading in the green most of the day. The main index shed 11.44 points or 0.18 percent to close at 6,274.80 as the Mining and Oil counter continued to lead most indices higher while only Property and Holding Firms declined. Volume improved to 733...
FROM THE MARGINS JAIME ARISTOTLE B. ALIP, PHD Putting agriculture at the forefront of our development agenda is a good move on the part of President Marcos. His assumption of the post of Agriculture Secretary is an affirmation of the promise made during his presidential campaign to lower the price...
The local stock market is seen to continue being weighed down by concerns at the economic front while investors wait for first half earnings results. “While we see bargain hunting opportunities, next week, investors are still expected to maintain a cautious stance amid lingering economic...
INFANTA, Quezon -- About 799 farmers from REINA (Real, Infanta, Nakar) towns received assistance from the national government during the launching of the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund-Rice Farmers Financial Assistance (RCEF-RFFA) and Fuel Discounts Program for Corn Farmers and Fisher folks....
The local stock market declined as investors opted to cash out for the weekend. The main index dropped 52.87 points or 0.85 percent to close at 6,195.26 as the Mining and Oil counter led the decline with only the Industrial sector bucking the trend. Volume remained low at 785 million shares...
The PSEi managed to recover most of its intraday losses after a quick pre-emptive move by the Bangko Sentral to raise rates. The main index shed 7.24 points or 0.12 percent to close at 6,248.13 with the Property sector suffering the biggest drop while only the Financials and Services counters...
The local stock market fell in anticipation of a spike in the June inflation rate while the peso continues to weaken. The main index dropped 94.57 points or 1.49 percent to close at 6,255.37 as Conglomerates and Banks led the retreat although the Mining and Oil counter managed to advance....
The local stock market declined as investors pocket gains while waiting for more news. The main index lost 38.70 points or 0.61 percent to close at 6,349.94 with sectoral indices evenly mixed. Volume improved slightly but remained thin at 955 million shares worth P4.19 billion as losers beat...
While the local stock market is seen to be buoyed by prospects of a big drop in pump prices this week, sentiment may continue to be dampened by the weak peso. “The local market rode on positive momentum last week but the sustainability of this rally is questionable amid the lingering economic...
The local stock market ended slightly higher a strong start as investors were quick to pocket gains made on the back of prospects of lower pump prices next week. The main index inched up 9.50 points or 0.15 percent to close at 6,361.82 as the Industrial sector led the advance while Conglomerates...
Over three hundred residents affected by the increasing number of typhoid fever cases in Cebu received cash aid from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). Barili residents affected by typhoid fever receive financial aid from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD/...
