Local share prices weakened as new COVID cases remain high while the death rate is rising. The main index shed 26.53 points or 0.41 percent to close at 6,518.64 with only the Financials counter inching up. A total of 2.43 billion shares worth P5.97 billion changed hands as losers beat gainers 120...
The fate of the stock market this week is seen to hinge on whether or not the growth of new COVID-19 cases in the country is arrested and if the imposition of strict quarantine measures will be extended further. (Photo credit: https://www.pse.com.ph) “Investors are expected to take cues from our...
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 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...
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...
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...
The local stock market gave up most of the previous day’s gains Wednesday, (Feb. 17) as investors went back to selling mode. The main index fell 77.63 points or 1.1 percent to close at 6,966.43 as all counters retreated, led by the Financials and Property sectors. Volume remained high at...
The PSEi managed to wipe out early losses to end in positive territory as investors were quick to buy back shares. The main index inched up by 5.30 points or 0.08 percent to close at 7,024.48 with only the Property and Holding Firms counters retreating. Volume improved to 29.55 billion shares worth...
After making huge gains last week, investors are seen to test the stock market’s strength this week amid concern over the new COVID-19 variant on one side and vaccine roll-out news and the passage of the corporate recovery bill on the other. “Next week, the local market is seen to move sideways...
The local stock market made a strong bounce to recover most of Friday’s losses as investors moved in to buy cheaper shares amid positive news on vaccines and the economy. The main index surged 202.14 points or 3.06 percent to close at 6,814.76 as the Property sector led gains across the board....
The local stock market bounced with small gains after last week’s fall as some bargain hunting has started. PSE file photo The main index gained 25.67 points or 0.36 points to close at 7,071.50 with sectoral indices evenly mixed. Volume fell to 79.86 billion shares worth P9.11 billion as losers...
