Investor sentiment in the country has deteriorated, with bears continuing to pull down the benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) to lows last recorded during the pandemic. “This week, the local market is still seen to have a bearish default. The bourse could move down further as...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) plunged on Friday, Nov. 14, as initially positive sentiment reversed after corruption allegations were hurled against President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. by former legislator Zaldy Co. The main index plummeted by 142.64 points, or 2.49 percent, to close at...
The Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) rose further as investors picked up cheaper stocks following the end of the United States government shutdown and speculation of a possible rate cut. The main index added 12.97 points, or 0.23 percent, to close at 5,726.99 on Thursday, Nov. 13. Miners and...
The Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) extended its downward spiral, as mixed corporate results failed to lift investor sentiment. On Tuesday, Nov. 11, the main index fell 73.57 points, or 1.29 percent, to close at 5,629.07. The decline was led by the Banks sector, while Services bucked the...
The Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) continued its decline following last week’s slower economic growth data, coupled with concerns over the impact of the recent twin super typhoons. The main index shed 56.73 points, or 0.99 percent, to close at 5,702.64 on Monday. Nov. 10. The Services and...
Cautious trading is expected in the local stock market this week as investors continue to weigh the impact of the lower-than-expected economic growth pace announced last week, though foreign direct investments and corporate earnings reports could spur bouts of bargain hunting. “For next week, the...
Maynilad Water Services Inc.’s initial public offering (IPO) failed to buoy the market as the Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) plunged to its lowest level in almost five years on Friday, Nov. 7, after the economy grew at a slower-than-expected pace. The benchmark index fell by 76.22 points,...
The Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) rose, recouping losses in thin trading as positive corporate earnings buoyed sentiment. The main index gained 17.53 points, or 0.30 percent, to close at 5,835.59 on Thursday, Nov. 6. Miners led the advance while the Industrial sector lagged. Volume was...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) continued its slide, dropping 48.98 points or 0.83 percent to close at 5,818.06 on Wednesday, Nov. 5, driven by persistent investor anxiety that the third-quarter economic growth will fall short of the government’s target. The main index’s retreat...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) rallied on bargain hunting following Monday’s steep selloff, with a stronger peso and improved manufacturing data buoying investor sentiment. The main index rose 38.98 points, or 0.67 percent, to close at 5,867.04 on Tuesday, Nov. 4. Sectoral indices,...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) crashed to its lowest level in three years, wiping out gains amid a market-wide panic triggered by persistent inflation fears and weaker-than-expected economic performance. The main index fell by 101.62 points, or 1.71 percent, closing the session at...
Stock market investors will focus on a data-heavy week, with trading cues centered on the release of inflation and economic growth figures and the highly anticipated listing of Maynilad Water Services Inc. shares following its massive initial public offering (IPO). However, Philstocks Financial...
