The local stock market inched up on follow-up bargain-hunting as investors wait for the release of more economic data this week. The main index added 10.80 points or 0.27 percent to close at 6,223.74 with sectoral indices evenly divided. Volume remained low at 640 million shares worth P3.62...
WORD ALIVE One woman said to another: “You know what? My neighbor is always criticizing her husband. But look at me. My husband is irresponsible, lazy and a drunkard; but have I ever said anything bad about him?” (Look who’s talking!). In the gospel of this 23rd Sunday, Jesus says, “If your...
The local stock market managed to end higher despite weaker US stocks as investors picked up bargains that emerged after Thursday's (Sept. 7) drop in prices. The main index rose by 0.64 percent or by 39.87 points to close at 6,222.94 although sectoral indices were evenly split. Volume was...
After a few days of small gains, the local stock market fell below the 6,200 level again as recent releases of economic data renewed concern over US interest rates and the health of major economies. The main index dropped 58.62 points or 0.94 percent to close at 6,183.07 with Conglomerates...
Short of a year since Chef Luis Martinez opened Terraza Martinez at Shangri-la the Fort, Bonifacio Global City (BGC), and the Spanish-Mediterranean restaurant has been raking in praises from the residents of Taguig and health-conscious diners alike. MEET THE CHEF Terraza Martinez executive chef and...
The local stock market improved slightly on some bargain-hunting although sentiment was weighed down by rising oil prices. The main index added 16.69 points or 0.27 percent to close at 6,241.69 as Conglomerates led the advance while the Property and Mining counters declined. Volume stayed low...
The local stock market managed to inch up as the higher August inflation rate of 5.3 percent versus 4.7 percent in July was already expected. The main index added 10.32 points or 0.17 percent to close at 6,225.00 as Conglomerates led the advance while Banks and Property firms retreated....
The local stock market ended higher ahead of the Philippine inflation report for the month of August while the US jobs data released last Friday also boosted regional bourses. The main index added 33.62 points or 0.54 percent to close at 6,214.68 as the Property sector led the advance while...
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The local stock market lost most of the day’s gains but still managed to kick off the new month in the green. The main index inched up 5.81 points or 0.09 percent to close at 6,181.06 with sectoral indices evenly split. Volume jumped to 2.11 billion shares worth P11.51 billion as gainers...
The local stock market plunged as investors took profits on the last day of the month of August amid continuing worries about the economies of the US, China, and the Philippines. The main index fell 120.04 points or 1.91 percent to close at 6,175.25 as the Property counter plummeted while...
The local stock market recovered more ground as encouraging economic news spurred investors to pick up bargains. The main index rose by 70.29 points or 1.13 percent to close at 6,295.29 with Conglomerates leading the charge. Volume dipped to 672 million shares worth P3.97 billion as gainers...
