The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) managed to advance on Monday, April 20, despite news that the Strait of Hormuz remains closed amid mixed signals from the United States (US) and Iran regarding their peace talks. The main index added 16.9 points, or 0.28 percent, to close at 6,016.03....
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) fell below the 6,000 level on Friday, April 17, as investors cashed out ahead of the weekend amid concern over the economic impact of the oil crisis. The main index lost 64.56 points, or 1.06 percent, to close the week at 5,999.13. Conglomerates led the...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) bounced on Wednesday, April 15, as news of another round of United States (US)-Iran talks led to some bargain hunting. The main index added 50.25 points, or 0.84 percent, to close at 6,063.35. Banks and services led the advance across the board. Volume...
Local equities market extended its decline on Tuesday, April 14, as escalating tensions in the Middle East and domestic political instability dampened investor appetite, offsetting otherwise positive global leads. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) retreated 40.95 points, or 0.68 percent,...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) declined on Monday, April 13, after hopes for an early resolution of the Middle East conflict were dashed because the United States (US)-Iran talks failed and US President Donald Trump issued more threats. The main index lost 44.16 points, or 0.72 percent,...
Local stocks finished marginally higher in thin trading on Friday, April 10, as investors balanced optimism from a Wall Street rally against heightened anxiety over upcoming geopolitical negotiations. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) edged up 8.30 points, or 0.14 percent, to end the week...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) rallied back to the 6,000 level on Wednesday, April 8, after the United States (US) and Iran agreed to a ceasefire, which led to a drop in oil prices. The main index surged by 132.04 points, or 2.22 percent, to close at 6,089.91. Miners led the charge...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) inched up on Tuesday, April 7, as bargain hunting prevailed despite the impact of the higher-than-expected inflation rate on investor sentiment. The main index added 9.54 points, or 0.16 percent, to close at 5,957.87. Miners led the advance while the...
MacroAsia Corp., the aviation services arm of the Lucio Tan (LT) Group, reported strong 2025 earnings growth and remains cautiously optimistic on its recovery this year amid the threats posed by the Middle East conflict. The firm informed the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) on Tuesday, April 7,...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) surged on Tuesday, March 31, as investors pounced on undervalued stocks following signs of easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and fortification of the nation’s fuel reserves. The benchmark PSEi jumped 79.45 points, or 1.35 percent, to finish...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) fell on Monday, March 30, as the conflict in the Middle East worsens despite efforts by the United States (US) to pursue a more diplomatic tack to break Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The main index plunged by 103.34 points, or 1.73 percent, to...
The Philippine Exporters Confederation Inc. (Philexport) has expressed strong support for proposed amendments to the Magna Carta for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), while stressing that reforms must deliver concrete benefits such as improved access to financing and more favorable loan...
