The local stock market rose after President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s State of the Nation Address despite the drop in property stocks due to the announced POGO ban. The main index rose by 41.07 percent or 0.61 percent to close at 6,753.12 as Conglomerates led the advance while the Property and...
The local stock market dropped on profit-taking, prompted partly by the withdrawal of US President Joe Biden as candidate for reelection later this year. The PSEi lost 79.64 points or 1.17 percent to close at 6,712.05 with the Services sector leading the retreat while the Property and Mining...
Sentiment at the local stock market is still seen to be buoyed by expectations of a rate cut although some stocks may be vulnerable to profit-taking following recent gains. “We continue to see a build up in positive momentum for the local bourse as it extends its rally to a fourth straight week....
The local stock market edged up on cautious trading, bringing the PSEi back to the 6,700 level as the peso strengthened against the US dollar. The main index rose by 17.30 points or 0.26 percent to close at 6,705.01 as Banks led the advance although half of the sub-indices retreated. Volume was low...
The PSEi gained on higher US stocks and stable economic forecasts for the Philippines. The main index added 20.62 points or 0.31 percent to close at 6,687.71 with Miners rallying although sectoral indices were evenly mixed. Volume dipped to 694 million shares worth P4.22 billion as...
By James A. Loyola The local stock market ended weaker after some gains early in the day after investors started pocketing profits. The main index lost 22.28 points or 0.33 percent to close at 2,697.04 with Banks leading the retreat. Volume was firm at 352 million shares worth P5.41 billion as...
The local stock market ended the day higher but below the 6,700 level which it breached in the morning, as investors anticipate rate cuts in the US and Philippines. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) added 41.14 points or 0.62 percent to close at 6,689.37 with the Property sector leading...
The local stock market closed the week higher as investor sentiment remains upbeat amid expectations of a rate cut following the decline in the US inflation rate. The Philippine Stock Exchange index added 38.99 points, or 0.59 percent, to end at 6,648.23. The Services sector led the advance, while...
Local share prices jumped back after the previous day’s contraction as investors continued to bet on a rate cut. The main index surged 119.89 points or 1.85 percent to close at 6,609.24 with Conglomerates leading the rally. Volume rose to 427 million shares worth P6.80 billion as gainers beat...
Local share prices rose on the back of gains in US stocks due to rate cut hopes. The main index added 27.23 points or 0.42 percent to close at 6,556.66 as Conglomerates led the advance while Banks and Miners retreated. Volume rose to 767 million shares worth P6.74 billion as gainers upset losers 97...
The local stock market may continue to ride higher on news of the lower Philippine inflation and indications of disinflation in the US although investors will still be waiting for the US July inflation report and some local economic data for more cues. “We’re seeing a build-up of upward...
The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) edged lower as investors took profits before the bourse closed for the weekend. The PSE index shed 14.74 points or 0.23 percent to close at 6,492.75 with sectoral indices evenly divided. Volume decreased to 455 million shares worth P4.24 billion as losers...
