The local stock market rose a day before the government releases the April inflation data as upbeat first quarter corporate results start trickling in. The main index hiked 36.94 points or 0.56 percent to close at 6,652.49 led by the Industrial sector while the Property counter remained weak....
WORD ALIVE There’s a poignant story told when a destructive earthquake hit Turkey some years ago. After the temblor, rescue teams worked frantically, hoping that some people buried under the rubbles might still be alive. Eight days after the killer quake, miraculously a woman was found alive. So...
Concern over higher inflation for April continued to weigh on the local stock market. The main index declined 31.00 points or 0.47 percent to close at 6,615.55 due to the weakness of the Property and Services counters as most other sectors were in the green. Volume rose to 764 million shares worth...
Jollibee Foods Corporation, one of the largest Asian food service companies, is amending its Articles of Incorporation so it can no longer directly own real estate, a move that will pave the way for more foreign shareholders in the most successful homegrown Filipino brand. In a disclosure to...
The local stock market weakened as investors took profits before trading stops for Labor Day. The main index dropped 69.15 points or 1.02 percent to close at 6,700.49 as the Property counter led the retreat across all sectors. Volume surged to 1.4 billion shares worth P20.13 billion due to a block...
The local stock market surged on the back of window dressing and the further easing of tension in the Middle East. The main index jumped 140.89 points or 2.13 percent to close at 6,769.64 led by the strength of Banks although Miners retreated. Volume rose to 603 million shares worth P5.32 billion...
WORD ALIVE Once a student of a Catholic college was being initiated into a Catholic organization. He was asked: “What are the most important requirements of our Christian faith?” Without batting an eyelash, he replied, “Going to mass on Sunday and receiving Holy Communion.” Well, these are,...
Despite the decline in US stocks, the local bourse rose further on bargain hunting amid rosy first quarter earnings reports. The main index added 53.87 points or 0.82 percent to close at 6,628.75 led by the strong jump of the Industrial sector while the Services counter was slightly lower. Volume...
The benchmark PSEi was almost unchanged after bargain hunters took a break while waiting for cues from economic data and more first quarter earnings reports. The main index inched up 2.13 points or 0.03 percent to close at 6,574.88 led by gains of the Mining sector while the Property and Services...
The local stock market rose further as investors continued bargain hunting following gains in US bourses. The main index jumped 65.95 points or 1.01 percent to close at 6,572.75 as Conglomerates led the charge although Banks lagged behind. Volume was higher at 1.13 billion shares worth P6.07...
The local stock market rose as it appears that the conflict between Israel and Iran has been doused, causing oil prices to drop. The main index added 62.72 points or 0.97 percent to close at 6,506.80 with the Industrial counter leading the advance across the board. Volume firmed up to 554 million...
The local stock market was flat as investors preferred to wait for cues instead before engaging in bargain hunting. The main index added just 1.08 points or 0.02 percent to close at 6,444.08 as sectoral indices were equally split. Volume fell to 564 million shares worth P3.63 billion as gainers...