The local stock market weakened as investor sentiment remains dampened by geopolitical concerns such as US tariffs and discouraging economic and inflation numbers. The main index dropped on Tuesday, Feb. 25, by 31.81 points or 0.52 percent to close at 6,064.16, as conglomerates led the retreat...
Lito Villanueva, RCBC executive vice president and chief innovation and inclusion officer; Gabby Tomas, RCBC senior vice president and group head for operations; Albert Pascual, president and CEO of PhilGuarantee; Gay Santos, regional director of Water.org; Pia Bernadette Roman-Tayag, assistant...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) ended almost flat on Monday, Feb. 24, as gains of banks and conglomerates managed to balance losses of other sectors. The main index shed 2.07 points or 0.03 percent to close at 6,095.97 with the industrial and services counters leading decliners. Volume...
WORD ALIVE In the Sunday gospel (Lk 6, 27-38), Jesus teaches about forgiveness which is very difficult to practice. He declares, “Love your enemies and pray for your persecutors.” How in the world can you “love” someone who has abused your daughter or injured your brother, or a husband...
The local stock market recovered some lost ground to close the week on a higher level than in the previous Friday. The main index added 31.41 points or 0.52 percent to close at 6,098.04 as the Property sector bounced back to lead the advance while Banks dipped. Volume declined to 1.65 billion...
The Philippine stock market weakened as investors grew concerned about potential delays in U.S. interest rate cuts and increased tariff threats by President Trump. The main index fell 53.25 points, or 0.87 percent, to close at 6,066.63 on Thursday, Feb. 20. The property sector led the...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) gained more ground as investors continued to pick up cheaper stocks on the back of gains in US bourses. The main index added 24.92 points or 0.41 percent to close at 6,119.88 with the mining and oil surging by 4.73 percent while banks and services...
The local stock market strengthened as investors picked up bargains amid stronger remittances and corporate tax cuts. The main index surged by 101.48 points or 1.69 percent to close at 6,094.96 as the property counter made a strong bounce while miners saw some profit-taking. Volume grew to...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) fell following the decline in US bourses last Friday as investors are jittery about factors that may further delay interest rate cuts. The main index lost 67.85 points or 1.12 percent to close at 5,993.48 on Monday, Feb. 17, as the property sector plunged,...
WORD ALIVE Everybody wants to be happy. But happiness is a very elusive thing. And the reason is we don’t agree on what it means to be happy. Some maintain that you can be happy if you have lots of money, including ill-gotten. Others believe in the saying, “Eat, drink and be merry for...
The local stock market turned red on Valentine’s Day as investors cashed out after the Bangko Sentral Pilipinas' surprise move to hold back an expected rate cut. The main index lost 51.86 points or 0.85 percent to close at 6,061.33 as the rate-sensitive property sector led the retreat while...
The local stock market managed to rise despite higher US inflation as investors were expecting the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to cut its policy rate. The main index jumped 69.06 points or 1.14 percent to close at 6,113.19 with the mining and services sectors leading all sub-indices up....
