The local stock market bounced from the previous day’s steep drop as investors picked up bargains. The main index jumped 91.99 points or 1.33 percent to close at 7,018.02 as the Services sector led the rally across the board. However, volume dropped to 660 million shares worth P4.02 billion as...
The local stock market fell sharply with the PSEi breaching the 7,000 level due to fears of monetary policy tightening in the US. The main index plunged 183.23 points or 2.58 percent to close at 6,926.03 as share prices fell across the board led by the the Property sector. Volume rose to 920...
The local stock market weakened further, following the decline in US bourses. The main index dropped 46.81 points or 0.65 percent to close at 7,109.26 as Holding Firms led the retreat of all indices. Volume improved but was still thin at 11.53 billion shares worth P4.98 billion as losers beat...
The local stock market dropped after the announcement of higher-expected inflation but managed to recover most of its losses at the end of the day. The main index shed 7.14 points or 0.10 percent to close at 7,156.07 as the Property sector led the retreat although Banks and Mining firms advanced....
The PSEi ended in the green after trading weaker earlier in the session as investors digest positive economic news while waiting for Tuesday’s inflation rate announcement. The main index inched up 10.33 points or 0.14 percent to close at 7,163.21 as the Mining and Oil sector led the advance with...
WORD ALIVE FR. BEL SAN LUIS, SVD There’s an amusing story in the episode of the adulterous woman of today’s gospel. When Jesus said in defence of the woman against her accusers: "He who has no sin among you let him cast the first stone," there was a cold silence. The silence was broken when a...
The PSEi declined at the end of a volatile week due to renewed concerns over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and its conflict with the West. The main index dropped 50.59 points or 0.70 percent to close at 7,152.88 as the Holding Firms counter led the retreat of all sectors. Volume weakened to 15.2...
The local stock market continued to gain as share prices were buoyed by quarter-end window dressing. The main index rose 36.45 points or 0.51 percent to close at 7,203.47 with Holding Firms leading the advance. Volume improved to 1.49 billion shares worth P7.81 billion as gainers outnumbered losers...
The local stock market rose on encouraging news on peace talks between Russia and Ukraine which led to a decline in oil prices. The main index added 51.93 points or 0.73 percent to close at 7,167.02 as the Services sector led the advance of all sub indices. Volume improved but was still low at 719...
The local stock market dipped as investors remain cautious prior to the release of various economic data in the US and locally. The main index shed 19.27 points or 0.27 percent to close at 7,115.09 with the Mining and Oil counter leading the retreat while Banks and Industrials managed to advance....
The local stock market was again saved by last-minute buying to close higher after early losses. The main index inched up by 9.52 points or 0.13 percent to close at 7,134.36 although only the Industrial and Holding Firms sectors managed to advance while the rest retreated. Volume was low at 768...
WORD ALIVE FR. BEL SAN LUIS, SVD 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,...
