The local stock market is seen to remain bearish this week as oil prices are rising again while foreign funds continue to exit on expectations of a rate hike in the US. “While we may see some bargain hunting following two successive weeks of decline, the general market sentiment is still seen to...
The Securities and Exchange Commission has convinced technology giant Google to adopt a more stringent approval process for online lending apps in the Philippines as part of the agency’s efforts to tackle illegal and abusive lending practices. In a statement, the SEC said that, effective May 11,...
The local stock market is seen to remain weak this short trading week as concern over rising inflation and monetary tightening by the US Federal Reserve weigh on investor sentiment. “This week, the local market could move with a downward bias as it continues to face headwinds from both offshore...
The local stock market bounced from the previous day’s steep drop as investors picked up bargains. The main index jumped 91.99 points or 1.33 percent to close at 7,018.02 as the Services sector led the rally across the board. However, volume dropped to 660 million shares worth P4.02 billion as...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has revoked the corporate registrations of ScentkoWorld Corporation and Brendahl Cruz Holdings, Inc. for illegally soliciting investments from the public through a “buy and earn” program. The SEC Enforcement and Investor Protection Department (EIPD)...
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Associate Commissioner Commissioner Javey Paul D. Francisco has been reappointed and is expected to continue to steer the agency’s initiatives toward improving the ease of doing business in the country. First appointed as SEC commissioner in 2018,...
Philex Mining Corporation is postponing its planned P3.15 billion stock public offering “given the current market volatility to help ensure its success.” In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the firm said it had agreed with issue manager and lead underwriter for the offer BDO...
The local stock market will be watching out mainly for the March inflation rate figure which will be announced by the government on Tuesday. “Next week, inflation is expected to be one of the main themes in the local market. Our March consumer price index data is set to be released with the...
The PSEi declined at the end of a volatile week due to renewed concerns over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and its conflict with the West. The main index dropped 50.59 points or 0.70 percent to close at 7,152.88 as the Holding Firms counter led the retreat of all sectors. Volume weakened to 15.2...
The local stock market continued to gain as share prices were buoyed by quarter-end window dressing. The main index rose 36.45 points or 0.51 percent to close at 7,203.47 with Holding Firms leading the advance. Volume improved to 1.49 billion shares worth P7.81 billion as gainers outnumbered losers...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) was able to maintain the ISO 9001:2015 Certification of its quality management system covering all core services across its main and extension offices. “Once again, the SEC has demonstrated its global competitiveness as the premier investor champion...
Analysts are cautiously optimistic about prospects at the local stock market given the resilience showed by the PSEi last week although risks posed by global supply disruptions and inflation remain. Last trading week, the local market managed to close still at its 7,000 - 7,100 support range. Also,...
