Sentiment at the local stock market may be weighed down this week by another round of substantial hikes in fuel prices and investors will also be watching out for the government’s report on the inflation rate last month. “Next week, the local market is seen to have a downward bias given the...
This week, the stock market may see some bargain hunting after suffering a steep fall in the last five trading days although uncertainties remain as investors wait for the new administration to name its economic managers and lay out its plans. “With its fall last week, the market has so far been...
While the stock market will obviously be reacting to the conduct and the outcome the elections, it will also have its eyes on the release of the first quarter gross national product figure as well as more corporate earnings results. “Chartwise, the PSEi’s 50-day exponential moving average (EMA)...
COL Financial reported that 2021 was another record year for the company with its net income jumping 38 percent to P581 million, from P422 million in 2020, and higher than its pre-pandemic peak of P513 million in 2018. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the stock brokerage said its...
The market is seen to take cues from more first quarter earnings reports although investors remain jittery and may trade with a downward bias. “For next week, the market may still move with a downward bias as it contends with a lot of headwinds both onshore and offshore,” said Philstocks...
This week, the local market will be taking cues from firms that will be releasing their first quarter earnings reports while sentiment will continue to suffer from concerns over rising US interest rates which makes equities less attractive. “Next week, the local market is expected to continue...
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...
Almost two years and six initial public offerings later, real estate investment trusts (REITs) have proven to be a less volatile investment vehicle and a regular source of dividend income even during a pandemic. Five REITs listed at the Philippine Stock Exchange paid out a total of P5.77 billion in...
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 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 local stock market is seen to remain volatile this week due to the ongoing invasion of Ukraine by Russia and its impact on oil prices and inflation. “We may still see a turbulent week ahead for the local market amid the lingering uncertainties on the Russia - Ukraine conflict,” said...
The local stock market will continue to be influenced this week by the ongoing invasion of Ukraine as well as its impact on inflation and, consequently, interest rates. “The Russia - Ukraine war and its impact on the global economy, primarily on oil prices, is still expected to weigh on...
