The local stock market bounced on strong investments data and hope for lower US inflation numbers. The main index jumped 92.32 points or 1.42 percent to close at 6,604.25 as the Services banking sectors surged. Volume was hefty at 947 million shares worth P11.01 billion as gainers beat losers 118...
The local stock market advanced on positive trade and employment data. The main index rose by 40.60 points or 0.61 percent to close at 6,659.18 although sectoral indices were evenly divided. Volume improved to 434 million shares worth P5.98 billion as gainers outnumbered losers 99 to 91 with 40...
The local stock market rose a day before the government releases the April inflation data as upbeat first quarter corporate results start trickling in. The main index hiked 36.94 points or 0.56 percent to close at 6,652.49 led by the Industrial sector while the Property counter remained weak....
Concern over higher inflation for April continued to weigh on the local stock market. The main index declined 31.00 points or 0.47 percent to close at 6,615.55 due to the weakness of the Property and Services counters as most other sectors were in the green. Volume rose to 764 million shares worth...
The local stock market surged on the back of window dressing and the further easing of tension in the Middle East. The main index jumped 140.89 points or 2.13 percent to close at 6,769.64 led by the strength of Banks although Miners retreated. Volume rose to 603 million shares worth P5.32 billion...
Despite the decline in US stocks, the local bourse rose further on bargain hunting amid rosy first quarter earnings reports. The main index added 53.87 points or 0.82 percent to close at 6,628.75 led by the strong jump of the Industrial sector while the Services counter was slightly lower. Volume...
The local stock market rose further as investors continued bargain hunting following gains in US bourses. The main index jumped 65.95 points or 1.01 percent to close at 6,572.75 as Conglomerates led the charge although Banks lagged behind. Volume was higher at 1.13 billion shares worth P6.07...
The local stock market was flat as investors preferred to wait for cues instead before engaging in bargain hunting. The main index added just 1.08 points or 0.02 percent to close at 6,444.08 as sectoral indices were equally split. Volume fell to 564 million shares worth P3.63 billion as gainers...
The local stock market gave up the previous day’s gains and fell again on news that Israel has struck back at Iran, further escalating the situation in the Middle East. The main index lost 80.19 points or 1.23 percent to close at 6,443.00 with the Property sector losing the most while Miners...
The local stock market finally eased from its steep 9-day plunge after bargain hunters stepped in to pick up cheaper stocks. The main index added 45.07 percent or 0.70 percent to close at 6,450.04 as Banks led the advance while the Property counter continued to fall. Volume was lower at 595 million...
The local stock market plunged as investors turned jittery after Iran attacked Israel with hundreds of missiles. The main index fell 96.96 points or 1.46 percent to close at 6,562.43 as Conglomerates led the retreat while the Mining sector bucked the trend. A total of 612 million shares worth P5.58...
The local stock market remained below its 6,700 support level as investors continue to sell amid rising exodus of later and less interest rate cuts this year. The main index lost 18.26 points or 0.27 percent to close at 6,659.39 although only the Property and Holding Firms sectors dropped. Volume...
