The local stock market ended the week higher as share prices rose, supported by the strengthening peso. The main index jumped 69.10 points or 1.14 percent to close at 6,108.86 on Friday, Oct. 3, as the Services sector surged while the Mining and Conglomerate sectors declined. Volume dropped to 799...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) rose slightly for the second straight day, adding 13.73 points, or 0.23 percent, to close at 6,039.76, but gains were limited due to lack of fresh market leads. The overall volume decreased to 1.52 billion shares, valued at ₱5.56 billion. Decliners edged...
The Philippine Stock Exchange Composite Index (PSEi) finally bounced back after a seven-day decline, as investors were enticed to start bargain hunting following lower stock prices. The main index jumped 72.57 points, or 1.22 percent, to close at 6,026.03 on Wednesday, Oct. 1, with Miners leading...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) is still in the red on Tuesday, Sept. 30, as share prices dropped due to the weak peso and domestic uncertainties. The main index lost 44.14 points, or 0.74 percent, to close at 5,953.46. The property sector led the retreat, while miners and banks...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) dropped for the sixth straight session, breaking below the 6,000 level, as investors worried about the weak peso, the impact of corruption on infrastructure spending, and general weak investor confidence in the economy. The main index shed 29.52 points, or...
Following a week-long decline, the local stock market may experience some bargain-hunting despite prevailing bearish sentiment, with investors likely to interpret the S&P Global Philippines Manufacturing PMI and US jobs and PCE inflation data for cues. “The local market is still moving with a...
The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSEi) stayed in the red on Friday, Sept. 26, marking a whole week of daily declines, as developments in the United States (US) dampen hopes of aggressive rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve (Fed) and the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). The main index shed 15.16...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) dropped to the 6,000 level on Thursday, Sept. 25, weighed down by the continued weakness of the peso and investor caution amid ongoing Senate hearings on corruption allegations. The main index lost 66.44 points, or 1.09 percent, to close at 6,042.28. The...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) continued its descent as the peso weakened, with investors awaiting positive news amid a corruption scandal. The main index shed 9.82 points, or 0.16 percent, to close at 6,108.72 on Wednesday, Sept. 24, as the Property sector led the decline among all...
The Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEI) fell on Tuesday, Sept. 23, as a deepening corruption scandal involving the legislative and executive branches of government weighed on investor sentiment. The main index plunged by 96.29 points, or 1.55 percent, to close at 6,118.54. Banks suffered the...
The Philippine stock market is seen to try to sustain its strong bounce last week as investors continue to cheer the United States (US) Federal Reserve’s latest policy move and outlook. “Despite last week’s climb, the local market is still undervalued with a price-to-earnings ratio of 10.8...
The local stock market ended the week at a high note as investor sentiment improved amid expectations of more rate cuts coupled with a steady credit rating for the Philippines. The main index added 30.87 points, or 0.5 percent, to close at 6,264.49 on Friday, Sept. 19. Sectoral indices were evenly...
