Positive news from the US boosted local stocks although the Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) again failed to hold above the 7,000 level. The main index added 32.08 points or 0.46 percent to close at 6,951.67, boosted by gains of the Services and Property sectors. Volume was firm at 530...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) touched the 7,000 intraday level on Friday, March 1, but late profit taking pulled down the index as the week came to a close. The main index slipped by 25.12 points or 0.36 percent to close at 6,919.59 with Banks leading the retreat although the Property...
The local stock market reversed early losses to end with a small gain as large cap firms report strong earnings growth. The main index added 15.85 points or 0.23 percent to close at 6,876.52 although sectoral indices were split. Volume dipped to 379 million shares worth P4.73 billion as gainers...
The PSEi surged to 6,990 in the morning session on upbeat sentiment but the rally lost steam as investors cashed out for the weekend. The main index still managed to add 10.06 points or 0.15 percent to close at 6,913.21 led by the Industrial sector although Conglomerates and Mining firms retreated....
The Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) rose on the back of strong corporate earnings as well as hopes that the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) will cut rates soon. The main index moved up 42.70 points or 0.62 points to close at 6,897.36 as the Property counter led with a strong recovery while...
The local stock market fell as investors continued to take profits made during the recent rally. The main index lost 74.62 points or 1.09 percent close at 6,798.61 as the Property counter led all sectors in the retreat. Volume was thin at 637 million shares worth P4.22 billion as losers whalloped...
The local stock market closed slightly lower as some investors locked in gains made during the week. The main index shed 8.92 points or 0.13 percent to close at 6,873.23 with sectoral indices evenly divided. Volume was low at 1.48 billion shares worth P4.58 billion as gainers edged out losers 85 to...
The local stock market ended slightly higher despite a weak start as investors wait for results of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) policy meeting. The main index added 26.61 points or 0.39 percent to close at 6,854.53 with the Industrial sector posting the highest gain while the...
Investors took profits from the local stock market after last week’s rally while waiting for a fresh batch of Philippine and US economic news. The main index dropped 42.34 points or 0.62 percent to close at 6,807.82 as the Property sector led the decline with only the Services counter...
The local stock market bounced back as sentiment got a boost from upbeat US stocks while local investors anticipate a lower inflation rate for January. The PSEi jumped by 84.24 points or 1.27 percent to close at 6,707.25 as Banks led the rally although the Property sector retreated. Volume rose 448...
The tide may finally turn for the Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) which is forecast by Philstocks Financial to grow 8.51 percent to 18.84 percent this year on the back of robust economic growth, lower inflation, stronger peso, and interest rate cuts. Philstocks Research Head Japhet...
The local stock market lost ground as investors held on to cash while waiting for economic news here and overseas. The main index dropped 55.41 points or 0.83 percent to close at 6,630.68 with the Mining and Oil sector leading the retreat. Volume was thin at 303 million shares worth P4.22 billion...
