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,...
The PSEi extended its gain as investors bought up stocks before the market closed for the week. The main index hiked 42.23 points or 0.60 percent to close at 7,124.84 with the Financials and Services sectors leading the advance although the Property and Mining and Oil counters retreated. PSE...
The local stock market firmed up on optimism over the government’s new agenda to boost the economy. The main index rose 73.18 points or 1.04 percent to close at 7,082.61 as the Mining and Oil counter surged while Banks and the Property sector retreated. Volume improved to 15 billion shares worth...
The PSEi managed to end flat on low volume as investors pushed the benchmark back to the green towards the end of the session. The main index eked out a fractional gain of 0.49 of a point or 0.01 percent to close at 7,009.43 with sectoral indices evenly mixed. Volume dropped to 1.4 billion shares...
The local stock market recovered from the previous day’s losses as investors picked up bargains late in the session. The PSEi rose 52.34 points or 0.75 percent to close at 7,008.94 as Banks led the advance while the Industrial and Mining and Oil counters lagged behind. Volume weakened to 1.11...
The local stock market closed below the 7,000 level despite early gains as investors noted the rise in oil prices. The main index dropped 50.03 points or 0.73 percent to settle at 6,956.60 as the Mining and Oil counter led the retreat while the Services sector managed to advance. Volume was weaker...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) welcomed Atty. McJill Bryant T. Fernandez who has been appointed associate commissioner as Commissioner Ephyro Luis B. Amatong ended his eight years of service in the SEC. “We are excited to work with Commissioner Fernandez, whose extensive experience...
WORD ALIVE FR. BEL SAN LUIS, SVD When Mt. Pinatubo erupted in 1991 causing great devastation to Zambales and Pampanga provinces, many deemed it as God's wrath over two "cities of sin" located within those provinces. The Mt. Pinatubo tragedy may be compared to the ones mentioned in the gospel of...
Share prices gave up the previous day’s gains to end the week lower as investors were quick to take profit amid uncertainties in Europe. The main index fell by 114.82 points or 1.61 percent to close at 7,007.63 on Friday, March 18, as Banks led the retreat while only the Mining and Oil counter...
The local stock market continued to recover lost ground as share prices rose across Asia. The main index jumped 96.0 points or 1.37 percent to close at 7,122.45 on Thursday, March 17, as Banks led the charge while the Mining and oil counter retreated. Volume was relatively stable at 1.43 billion...
The local stock market managed to recover from early losses to push the Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) into positive territory at the close of the day’s trading. The main index inched up 6.53 points or 0.09 percent to close at 7,026.45 on Wednesday, March 16, with the Mining and Oil...
