Insular Life (InLife) and leading mobile wallet GCash have vowed to make financial services more accessible to all Filipinos, especially for the unbanked and underbanked. During the formal launch of their partnership on Wednesday, March 9, the local insurer and the largest FinTech platform in the...
The local stock market lost most of its intraday gains but still managed to end in the green as oil prices rose further due to the war in Ukraine. The PSEi inched up 12.15 points or 0.17 percent to close at 6,989.88 as Banks led the advance while Conglomerates and Mining firms retreated. Volume was...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) suffered its biggest drop in 20 months to crash below the 7,000 level after a major hike in pump prices took effect coupled with reports of an even bigger increase next week. The main index fell 310.34 points or 4.26 percent to close at 6,977.73 as banks...
Local share prices weakend as investors fear rising inflation amid the intensifying war between Russia and Ukraine. The main index lost 53.94 points or 0.74 percent to close at 7,288.07 as the Industrial sector led the retreat while the Mining and Oil counter was the only advancer. Volume improved...
The local stock market is seen to continue being pulled back and forth by earnings reports and positive factors such as the improving Covid-19 situation and negative risks such as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and inflation fears. “Next week, the local market may continue to trade sideways...
The local stock market closed Friday lower as it seesawed between gains and losses during the week. The main index lost 46.08 points or 0.62 percent to close at 7,342.01 as conglomerates led the retreat with Property and Mining firms holding their ground. Volume dropped to 1.33 billion shares worth...
media International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) hauled in US$1.87 billion revenues from port operations in 2021, 24 percent higher versus the preceding year, and netted US$428.57 Million earnings, up 321 percent. "Higher volume growth and improvement in trade activities as economies...
GATTARAN, Cagayan -- More than P1-million worth of financial assistance was given by the Provincial Government of Cagayan (PGC) to hog raisers of Gattaran affected by the African Swine Fever (ASF). The financial assistance to farmers was distributed by PGC at Sub-Capitol, Bangag, Lal-lo , said...
The PSEi bounced back after investors started picking up bargains in the afternoon session. The main index rose 84.07 points or 1.15 percent to close at 7,388.09 as the Mining and Oil counter led the rally across the board. Volume also expanded to 1.82 billion shares worth P8.26 billion as gainers...
The local stock market rose after the government decided to reduce quarantine measures to Alert Level 1. The main index added 98.78 points or 1.37 percent to close at 7,311.01 as the Property sector surged to lead the advance although the Services counter lagged behind. Volume increased to 2.11...
Russian invasion, alert level to sway stocks By JAMES A. LOYOLA Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and its impact on global equities and other markets will continue to weigh on the local bourse although an easing of quarantine measures may give the PSEi a little boost. “Next week, the local market is...
Philstocks Financial is projecting that the Philippine Stock Exchange Index will reach 7,600 to 8,200 by the end of 2022 as corporate earnings are forecast to grow by 25 percent to 35 percent. “We are cautiously optimistic about the market this year. A bullish outlook remains given the recovery...
