The PSEi rose further as investors continued to bet on a policy rate cut on expectations of a low inflation print for March. The main index jumped 66.96 points or 1.08 percent to close at 6,247.68 as Banks surged while only the Industrial counter retreated. Volume amounted to 1.31 billion shares...
WORD ALIVE During the days of the Civil War in America, a guard was caught sleeping on duty. For that, he was sentenced to death. When Pres. Abraham Lincoln heard about it, he himself talked with the guard and ordered the penalty be commuted. His generals complained, but the president’s decision...
The PSEi inched up on some bargain hunting as well as window-dressing with the first quarter about to end. The main index added 7.93 points or 0.13 percent to close at 6,147.44 with sector indices evenly mixed. Volume fell to 1.54 billion shares worth P3.41 billion as gainers outnumbered...
The local stock market resumed its downward trend after a minor pause the previous day as Trump's tariff pronouncements continue to unnerve investors. The PSEi lost 26.54 points or 0.43 percent to close at 6,139.51 although sector indices were equally divided. Volume dipped to 828 million...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) managed to stay above the red line on late bargain-hunting as investors start betting on a rate cut next month. The main index added 6.20 points or 0.10 percent to close at 6,166.05 as the Services sector led the advance while Conglomerates and...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) declined for the third straight session as investors continue to fret over possible impact of Trump’s tariff plans. The main index shed 32.17 points or 0.52 percent to close at 6,159.85 as the Mining counter led losses while Property and Services managed...
The PSEi fell at the close of a trading day shortened by almost two hours due to technical issues, as investor confidence continues to be buffeted by politico-economic issues overseas. The main index dropped 74.73 points, or 1.19 percent, to close at 6,192.02, with the retreat across the board led...
WORD ALIVE When Mt. Pinatubo erupted in 1991 causing great devastation to Zambales and Pampanga provinces, many deemed it as God’s wrath over two “cities of sin” located within those provinces. The Mt. Pinatubo tragedy may be compared to the ones mentioned in the gospel of this 3rd...
The local stock market closed the week in the red, following overnight losses in the US, as investors grappled with uncertainty over Trump’s tariff policy. The main index dropped 56.38 points or 0.89 percent to close at 6,266.75 on Friday, March 21, as Property firms and Conglomerates led the...
The PSEi only made a small gain even after the US Federal Reserve gave a clearer target for its rate cuts this year. The main index added 10.01 points or 0.16 percent to close at 6,323.13, as the mining sector surged on higher gold prices, while banks retreated. Volume declined to 1.06 billion...
Apex Mining Co. Inc. reported a 28 percent growth in consolidated net income to ₱4.3 billion last year from the ₱3.4 billion earned in 2023 due to higher gold output and prices as well as a more favorable exchange rate. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the firm said...
The PSEi regained the previous day’s loss despite weaker US and regional bourses, as investors continued to pick up cheaper Philippine stocks. The main index added 28.44 points or 0.45 percent to close at 6,313.12, as banks led the advance, while services and miners retreated. Volume rose further...
