Lingering concerns over higher than expected inflation and the looming scaled back stimulus program in the United States pushed up the interest rate for long-term Philippine debt papers. At the Bureau of Treasury auction on Wednesday, Nov. 3, the yield for the five-year Treasury bond went up 3.762...
Benchmark interest rates increased across the board at Tuesday’s auction of short-term government debt papers, as investors wait for the latest inflation report and shift in policy at US Federal Reserve. The yield on the 91-day Treasury bill, which banks use in pricing their loans, went up to...
The local stock market is seen to start weaker due to the extension of quarantine measures although investors’ sentiment will also be swayed by the October inflation figure as well as corporate earnings reports. “The failed hopes of downgrading the National Capital Region’s alert level by...
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has affirmed the findings of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) by recommending the filing of criminal charges against Organico Agribusiness Ventures Corporation and its officers for unauthorized solicitation of investments. In a resolution on September 3,...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the planned P3.5 billion preferred shares offering by Cirtek Holdings Philippines Corporation. In its meeting on October 26, the Commission En Banc resolved to render effective the registration statement of Cirtek covering 50 million...
The local stock market bounced back on late bargain hunting as investors wait for more news. The main index gained 40.56 points or 0.56 percent to close at 7,252.10 as the Services and Industrial counters led the advance while the Property sector was the sole decliner. PSE_NEW Volume improved but...
While the PSEi retreated right after breaching the 7,300 level, the market is seen to try to push it back again if it gets encouraging news from initial corporate earnings results as well as from the new COVID cases reports. “While the local market had a good run this past trading week, it was...
The local stock market is seen to be cautiously optimistic this week as it builds up strength above the 7,000 level for its fourth quarter run although inflationary factors may put at damper on sentiment. “Next week, the local market could move sideways. The brightening economic prospects brought...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the P2-billion maiden share offering by Medilines Distributors Incorporated and the P9.55 billion follow-on offering by Sta. Lucia Land, Inc. In its meeting on October 12, the Commission En Banc resolved to render effective the registration...
The Securities and Exchange Commission has approved the P15.46 billion shares-for-asset swap between AREIT Inc. (AREIT), the pioneer real estate investment trust (REIT) in the Philippines, and its sponsor company Ayala Land Inc. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, AREIT said the SEC...
Since politicians have already filed their certificates of candidacies, although there may be some substitutions before November 15, investors are now expected to refocus on the COVID situation and wait to see of the government will ease restrictions further. “This week, investors are expected to...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has public offerings to raise about P87 billion planned by Ayala Land, Inc., Synergy Grid & Development Phils, Inc., Megawide Construction Corporation, and The Keepers Holdings, Inc. The Commission En Banc resolved to render effective the respective...
