The local stock market declined as investors took profits while waiting for major market moving news from overseas and the domestic front. The main index dropped 34.44 points or 0.52 percent to close at 6,613.36 as the Mining and Oil counter led the retreat while the Services sector managed to buck...
(Noel Pabalate/MANILA BULLETIN) Makati City 2nd district Rep. Luis Campos Jr. said the Marcos administration has bumped up the country’s Calamity Fund to P31 billion in preparation for the impending impact of climate change and extreme...
WORD ALIVE A lawyer- friend once related to me that their father inherited the weak heart of their grandfather. The three doctors he consulted warned him that when he would reach 50, his children had better prepare for his early demise. Father and mother went regularly to pray to the Holy Family...
The local stock market surged on stronger volume as investors continued to cheer the strong growth of the country’s economy. The main index jumped 98.53 points or 1.50 percent to close at 6,647.80 as the Mining and Oil sector led the rally across the board. Volume rose to 857 million shares worth...
The local stock market inched up despite weakness in US bourses after the Philippines reported strong second quarter economic growth. The main index added 14.10 points or 0.22 percent to close at 6,549.27 although sectoral indices were evenly mixed. Volume declined to 748 million shares worth...
The local stock market rebounded with its regional peers following gains in US bourses. The main index jumped 101.93 points or 1.58 percent to close at 6,535.17 as the Property sector led the rally across the board. Volume dipped to 543 million shares worth P4.9 billion as gainers outnumbered...
The local stock market ended flat despite some early bargain-hunting after the announcement of the July inflation numbers. The main index shed 1.49 points, or 0.02 percent, to close at 6,433.24, with sectoral indices evenly split. Volume dipped to 419 million shares worth P5.12 billion. Losers...
The local stock market plunged with other regional bourses on growing fears of a US recession. The main index fell 170.57 points or 2.58 percent to 6,434.73 with the Industrial and Property sectors leading the retreat across the board. Volume rose to 638 million shares worth P5.64 billion as losers...
WORD ALIVE “I am the bread of life,” Jesus tells us in this 18th Sunday gospel. The Lord was concerned for our basic needs. He showed this when he miraculously multiplied the meager bread and fishes for the hungry crowd (Gospel of last Sunday). But he also...
Regional stocks, including local shares, fell as investors were spooked by fears of a recession in the US. The main index dropped 88.53 points or 1.32 percent to close at 6,605.30 led by the Services sector which weakened despite the hike in Globe’s stock price. Volume remained tepid at 514...
Local share prices jump on hopes that the Fed will cut rates in September. The main index rose by 74.74 points or 1.13 percent to close at 6,693.83 with Banks leading the charge. However, volume was low at 450 million shares worth P4.39 billion as gainers beat losers 104 to 75 with 50 unchanged....
Makati City 2nd district Rep. Luis Campos Jr. (Facebook) Makati City 2nd district Rep. Luis Campos Jr. says the government is set to spend more on the upgrade of airports in the Visayas and Mindanao under the 2025 National Expenditure Program (NEP). ...
