The local stock market declined as investors stepped on the brakes to pocket some gains from the surge in past days. The main index dropped 49.82 points or 0.73 percent to close at 6,791.87 as the Property sector led the retreat although the Mining and Oil counter posted strong gains while the...
Local share prices rallied due to favorable developments at home and overseas. The PSEi surged 214.26 points or 3.23 percent to close at 6,841.69 as share prices rose across the board with the Property and Holding Firms counters leading the charge. A hefty 1.9 billion shares worth P9.51 billion...
The local stock market ended flat Tuesday, June 1 after a weak start as the listing of Monde Nissin’s shares failed to spark a rally. The main index shed 1.06 points or 0.02 percent to close at 6,627.43 as the Mining and Oil counter led the retreat while the Financials and Property sectors...
The local stock market dropped after investors locked in gains from last week’s rally amid uncertainty whether quarantine measures will be eased or tightened. The main index lost 46.02 points or 0.69 percent to close at 6,628.49 with only the Financials sector mamaging to hold its ground. Volume...
On worsening supply chain, logistics constraints Exporters are seeking “very urgent” government assistance to cope with worsening supply chain and logistics constraints, including lack of vessel space, soaring freight rates and container shortage, resulting in shipment delays and huge...
WORD ALIVE FR. BEL SAN LUIS, SVD Once a pious woman who was bringing a bunch of novena-booklets to church met the parish priest. He asked, "Who is your favorite saint?" "Of course, I like the Blessed Virgin Mary best! But I also like her sister!" "Her sister? Who is she?" asked...
The local stock market held its ground as investors remain optimistic and did not pocket substantial gains made in the past two days. The main index inched up 9.37 points or 0.14 percent to close at 6.674.51 as the Services and Property counters led gainers while the Holding Firms sector was the...
The local stock market followed the previous day’s jump with a stronger rally just before the MSCI rebalancing and over optimism fueled by the fiscal stimulus bill. The PSEi surged 323.90 points or 5.11 percent to close at 6,665.14 as all sectors advanced. Volume of trades also spiked, rising to...
The Philippine stock market jumped on the passage of the pandemic relief law and the start of month’s end window-dressing. The main index surged 144.53 points or 2.33 percent to close at 6,341.24 as share prices rose across the board. Volume also spike to 1.26 billion shares worth P13.09 billion...
The local stock market bounced as investors took their cues from gains in overseas markets. The main index rose 31.82 points or 0.52 percent to close at 6,196.71 although sectoral indices were evenly mixed. Advancers were led by blue-chip Holding Firms while miners were the biggest decliners....
The local stock market weakened as investors fretted over the possibility of higher US interest rates. The main index dropped 34.36 points or 0.55 percent to close at 6,164.89 as all indices retreated, led by the interest rate-sensitive Property sector. Volume was low with 1.09 billion shares worth...
WORD ALIVE FR. BEL SAN LUIS, SVD Once an archbishop was discussing Christianity with a learned Japanese writer. The writer told the archbishop, "I can understand God the Father and God the Son, but I can never understand the significance of the Honorable Bird." * * * Today is the feast of the Holy...
