The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) continued its decline as investors engaged in profit-taking while anticipating news on the benchmark index 's recomposition and the President’s State of the Nation Address (SONA). “The PSEi declined, primarily driven by profit-taking from...
The local stock market declined on Thursday, July 24, driven by profit-taking after a four-day rally, as investors digested news of President Marcos’ successful negotiation for a one-percentage-point reduction in US tariffs. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) shed 18.09 points, or 0.28...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) surged on Wednesday, July 23, after the government secured a minimal reduction in United States (US) tariffs and amid hints of further local interest rate cuts. The main index jumped 106.56 points, or 1.68 percent, to close at 6,462.25, led by a strong...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) inched up Tuesday, July 22, as US markets reached new highs, while local investors continued to hope for an imminent rate cut. The main index added 2.95 points, or 0.05 percent, to close at 6,355.69. Mining stocks led the advancers, while Services and...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) started the week on a positive note, as investors sought bargains amid hopes that President Marcos’ team would be able to negotiate a lower tariff rate during their visit to Washington. The main index rose by 49.02 points, or 0.78 percent, to close at...
CEBU — Top Line Business Development Corp. aims to have at least 50 operation service stations by the end of the year as it continues to aggressively expand the footprint of fuel retail subsidiary Light Fuels Corp. Durig the firm’s annual stockholders’ meeting, Top Line Chairman, President,...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) continued to weaken on Thursday, July 17, as investors worried about US President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs and reports of his plan to change leadership at the US Federal Reserve. The main index lost 41.93 points, or 0.66 percent, to close at...
D&L Industries Inc., the country’s top specialty food ingredients and oleochemicals producer, has maintained the top Issue Credit Rating of PRS Aaa with a Stable Outlook for its ₱2 billion outstanding Fixed Rate Bonds assigned by Philippine Rating Services Corporation (PhilRatings). Obligations...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) plunged following news of a higher United States (US) inflation rate for June. The main index fell by 121.99 points, or 1.89 percent, to close at 6,337.48 on Wednesday, July 16. Miners and conglomerates led the retreat of all sectors. Volume excluding...
Tycoon Lucio Co’s The Keepers Holdings Inc. (Keepers), the largest imported liquor distributor in the Philippines, is venturing into the production and export of premium local spirits through the acquisition of a 50-percent stake in the maker of Sula liqueur for ₱40 million. In a disclosure to...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) reversed Monday’s gains, closing down 65.57 points, or 1.0 percent, on Tuesday, July 15, at 6,459.47. Renewed concerns over US tariffs and a weaker peso weighed on the main index, with conglomerates leading a broad retreat. Volume was lighter at 1.65...
The PSE index ended marginally lower as investors remain cautious amid uncertainty over United States (US) tariffs. The main index shed 3.32 points, or 0.05 percent, to close at 6,459.88, with sectoral indices equally divided. Volume was strong at 4.4 billion shares worth ₱9.45 billion, as...