Trading at the stock market this week is seen to be volatile due to a confluence of factors including earnings reports from some blue chip companies. Photo credit: https://www.pse.com.ph “A shortened trading week (EDSA Revolution Anniversary on February 25) interspersed with earnings...
The local stock market gave up most of the previous day’s gains Wednesday, (Feb. 17) as investors went back to selling mode. The main index fell 77.63 points or 1.1 percent to close at 6,966.43 as all counters retreated, led by the Financials and Property sectors. Volume remained high at...
After making huge gains last week, investors are seen to test the stock market’s strength this week amid concern over the new COVID-19 variant on one side and vaccine roll-out news and the passage of the corporate recovery bill on the other. “Next week, the local market is seen to move sideways...
The local stock market is seen to trade with a downward bias this week even as investors await the release later in the week of the gross domestic product figure for the fourth quarter of 2020. “The local market’s bias is still seen to be tilted to the downside amid waning optimism and...
The local stock market managed to recover from early losses to end almost flat as foreign funds moved out. The main index shed 3.01 points or 0.04 percent to close at 7,140.29 with only the Property and Financials counters in the green. PSE file photo Volume was slightly lower at 102.66...
The local stock market is seen to be weighed down by concern over the impact of the new COVID-19 strain although this may be counterbalanced by excess cash in the system as well as developments overseas. “Next week, we may see sideways movement from the local market with a downward bias. Pandemic...
The local stock market ended the week lower as investor sentiment was dampened by weak economic data reported in the US and Philippines. The PSEi lost 34.69 points or 0.48 percent to close at 7,238.46 although the Services and Mining and Oil counters posted gains. Volume was higher at 147.24...
The local stock market posted some gains as investors shrugged off fresh concerns over COVID and started bargain hunting. The PSEi rose 30.30 points or 0.42 percent to close at 7,273.15 with only the Industrial and Mining and Oil counters in the red. Volume improved to 30.09 billion...
The local stock market posted more gains but off the day’s high after investors were quick to take profit. The main index was up 14.91 points or 0.21 percent to close at 7,304.79 with only the Property and Mining & Oil counters in the red. A total of 19.98 billion shares worth...
While there is still momentum in the local stock market from last week’s rally, its sustainability will hinge on whether there will be more positive news on COVID-19 vaccines and the US stimulus package. BDO Chief Market Strategist Jonathan Ravelas said that, after hopes of a vaccine fueled last...