The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) declined on Tuesday, Nov. 18, as cautious investors immediately took profit from Monday’s price spike after the former chief economic manager of the Marcos Jr. administration projected that this year’s economic growth pace will fall well below the...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) rallied by almost 200 points on Monday, Nov. 17, as the two-day protest action against corruption turned out to be peaceful, contrary to what some fearmongers had predicted. The main index surged 194.77 points, or 3.49 percent, to close at 5,779.12. Banks...
Investor sentiment in the country has deteriorated, with bears continuing to pull down the benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) to lows last recorded during the pandemic. “This week, the local market is still seen to have a bearish default. The bourse could move down further as...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said on Sunday, November 16 he didn’t find it strange to see the stock market plunge to a new five-year low following the allegations made by former lawmaker Zaldy Co against President “Bongbong” Marcos. Gatchalian, chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance said...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) plunged on Friday, Nov. 14, as initially positive sentiment reversed after corruption allegations were hurled against President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. by former legislator Zaldy Co. The main index plummeted by 142.64 points, or 2.49 percent, to close at...
The Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) rose further as investors picked up cheaper stocks following the end of the United States government shutdown and speculation of a possible rate cut. The main index added 12.97 points, or 0.23 percent, to close at 5,726.99 on Thursday, Nov. 13. Miners and...
The Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) extended its downward spiral, as mixed corporate results failed to lift investor sentiment. On Tuesday, Nov. 11, the main index fell 73.57 points, or 1.29 percent, to close at 5,629.07. The decline was led by the Banks sector, while Services bucked the...
The Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) continued its decline following last week’s slower economic growth data, coupled with concerns over the impact of the recent twin super typhoons. The main index shed 56.73 points, or 0.99 percent, to close at 5,702.64 on Monday. Nov. 10. The Services and...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has formed a technical working group with the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) to speed up the drafting of new policies that will help in developing the capital market, such as the expansion of the minimum public ownership rule for listed companies. In an...
Cautious trading is expected in the local stock market this week as investors continue to weigh the impact of the lower-than-expected economic growth pace announced last week, though foreign direct investments and corporate earnings reports could spur bouts of bargain hunting. “For next week, the...
Maynilad Water Services Inc.’s initial public offering (IPO) failed to buoy the market as the Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) plunged to its lowest level in almost five years on Friday, Nov. 7, after the economy grew at a slower-than-expected pace. The benchmark index fell by 76.22 points,...
It’s all systems go for the initial public offering (IPO) of Maynilad Water Services Inc., which is tagged to be the biggest stock offering in the last four years. Amidst the continuing political drama surrounding the floodgate mess, there is no stopping Maynilad’s IPO, especially with...