The local stock market dropped as investors worry again about the spread of the Omicron variant locally and overseas while assessing the damage wrought by Typhoon Odette. The main index lost 60.05 points or 0.82 percent to close at 7,237.61 as the Mining and Oil counter led the retreat although the...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is coming out with rules governing the disqualification of directors, trustees, and officers of corporations, as part of its efforts to promote good corporate governance. The Commission has released for public comment the draft Memorandum Circular on the...
Investors will be watching out for signs if Santa Claus will be visiting the local stock market in the last two weeks of trading when the index often rallies before 2021 ends due to positioning for the new year. “Recovery was a major plot-point for equities in 2021, and is likely to spill over to...
The local stock market was mixed but managed to close higher on late buying of blue chips. The main index rose 64.4 points or 0.89 percent to close at 7,297.66 with the advance led by the Holding Firms counter while the Industrial and Mining and Oil sectors retreated. PSE_NEW Volume was high at...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index bounced back after the previous day’s panic selling as investors gain confidence from stronger US markets. The main index jumped 100.68 points or 1.41 percent to close at 7,233.26 as the Services sector led the rally across the board. Gainers beat losers 109 to...
As the stock market seems to have calmed down from the initial panic reaction to the Omicron variant, investors will be watching out for inflation figures this week and see how central banks will telegraph their moves. “Inflation will be a key theme for next week—or rather, the expected...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the planned public offerings by AREIT, Inc. and Cityland, Inc. In its meeting on Dec. 9, the Commission En Banc resolved to render effective the registration statements of AREIT for a P15 billion debt securities program and of Cityland for...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has won another legal battle against on illegal lending with a regional trial court having convicted the incorporators and directors of X-CEE789 Lending and Trading, Inc. for submitting falsified documents for its registration. In a decision dated June...
The local stock market started the week on a positive note and followed up on last Friday’s gains as investor sentiment continued to recover from the knee-jerk reaction to the Omicron variant. The main index rose 75.55 points or 1.07 percent to close at 7,130.74 as the Services sector led the...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has accelerated the implementation of its digitalization reforms to further improve the ease of doing business in the country and spur the growth of domestic enterprises. In a report to Finance Secretary Carlos G. Dominguez III, SEC Chairman Emilio...
The Securities & Exchange Commission has facilitated the raising of P5.4-billion sustainable bonds following its efforts to promote sustainability in the Philippine corporate sector. This is according to SEC Commissioner Ephyro Luis B. Amatong in his welcome remarks during the European Chamber...
Stock market investors are seen to remain cautious this week as it does not have any major announcement scheduled that may affect sentiment. “Next week, the overall sentiment is expected to remain cautious as investors wait for catalysts for the market,” said Philstocks Financial Senior...
