A rout that’s made the Philippine benchmark equity gauge the worst performer in the Asia Pacific region risks worsening in the wake of fresh virus curbs. The Philippine Stock Exchange Index has tumbled 7.7% so far in 2021. While a two-day bounce has lifted the gauge above a critical 200-day...
The local stock market is seen to continue falling as COVID-19 cases in the Philippines remain on the uptrend while investors see the CREATE Law as not enough to help listed firms hurdle their pandemic-related problems. “Next week, we still see a downward bias for the local market as our COVID-19...
Share prices continued to rise ahead of the Bangko Sentral policy meeting and on the arrival of more vaccines. Photo credit: PSE Information Desk The PSEi jumped 83.99 points or 1.29 percent to close at 6,581.00 although the Financials sector retreated slightly. Volume was low though at...
The local stock market rose despite a weak start as investors continued bargain hunting. The PSEi gained 50.66 points or 0.79 percent to close at 6,497.01 with only the Mining and Oil counter in the red. Photo credit: (https://www.pse.com.ph/) Volume surged to 9.27 billion shares worth...
The local stock market is seen to fall lower this week as the number of new COVID-19 cases continued to rise—raising the specter of an enhanced community quarantine which had almost grounded the Philippine economy to a halt last year. “The local market may extend its decline next week as our...
The local stock market moved further sideways as bulls and bears wait in the sidelines with their ears peeled for fresh cues. Photo credit: PSE Information Desk The main index eked out a gain of 7.75 points or 0.12 percent to close at 6,566.83 even thought the Property counter continued to...
Trading at the local stock market this week is seen to be weighed down by the surge in COVID-19 cases as well as the impact of high inflation while corporate earnings and the employment report may provide some relief if there are any positive surprises. “Next week, the local market may decline on...
The local stock market advanced for the third straight session Tuesday, (March 2), on optimism over the arrival of vaccines. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) gained 46.57 points, or 0.68 percent, to close at 6,919.54 although sectoral indices were evenly mixed. Volume improved to 126.72...
Local share prices rose Friday, ( Feb. 26) as investors picked up bargains amid news that vaccines will finally arrive, ignoring an overnight sell-off in Wall Street. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) gained 38.91 points, or 0.58 percent, to close at 6,794.86 although sector indices were...
Local share prices dropped on Wednesday, (Feb. 24) as sentiment continue to be weighed down by government’s decision not to ease lockdown measures. The PSEi lost 58.72 points, or 0.86 percent, to close at 6,755.95 as all sectors weakened across the board. PSE file photo Volume rose to 36.1...
The local equities market managed to end in the green on Tuesday, (Feb. 23) after trading in negative territory most of the day as investors started picking up cheaper stocks. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) inched up 4.33 points, or 0.06 percent, to close at 6,814.67 with...
Trading at the stock market this week is seen to be volatile due to a confluence of factors including earnings reports from some blue chip companies. Photo credit: https://www.pse.com.ph “A shortened trading week (EDSA Revolution Anniversary on February 25) interspersed with earnings...
