The PSEi was able to recover most of the day’s loss to end almost flat amid some profit-taking as investors wait for fresh cues. The main index shed 3.1 points or 0.05 percent to close at 6,305.85 as Banks led the decline while Conglomerates and Services advanced. Volume improved to 345...
The local stock market ended up after early profit-taking following the release of lower-than-expected inflation figures for November. The main index rose by 24.58 points or 0.39 percent to close at 6,308.95 even though sectoral indices were evenly split. Volume was still low at 622 million...
Philippine shares rose ahead of the release of economic data here and overseas including the November inflation number. The main index added 39.19 points or 0.63 percent to close at 6,284.37 with the advance led by the surge in Mining and Oil stocks. Volume remained weak though at 446 million...
The local stock market will be waiting for November’s inflation figure this week, hoping that a lower number will spur a rise in share prices. “This week, investors are expected to take cues from our upcoming economic data, primarily from our November inflation print which would give clues on...
The PSEi was up today, Dec. 1, following gains made by US bourses amid hopes that interest rates will not be raised. The main index added 21.45 points or 0.34 percent to close at 6,245.18 as the Property counter led the advance while Banks and Miners lagged behind. Volume declined to 1.68...
The local stock market continued to decline as investors adjust their holdings to the new MSCI index composition. The main index dropped 41.41 points or 0.66 percent to close at 6,223.73 with Conglomerates leading the retreat although Banks and Property stocks managed to advance. Volume...
The local stock market opened the shorter trading week on a positive note as month’s end window dressing started while oil prices weakened. The main index rose by 40.07 points or 0.64 percent to close at 6,309.57 as the Property sector surged to lead the advance while the Industrial and...
The local stock market is seen to remain cheap and this may continue to spur investors to bargain-hunt although the recent rise in the inflation rate and worries over the country’s economic growth are seen to limit any rallies. “The local market remains at bargain levels with a price to...
Local share prices plunged after the government reported that consumer prices surged in September. The main index fell 119.60 points or 1.90 percent to close at 6,178.60 as the Property sector led all sub indices in their retreat. A total of 676 million shares worth P5.43 billion changed...
The PSEi managed to eke out a marginal gain after bargain hunters lifted it out of negative territory. The main index inched up by 1.46 points or 0.02 percent to close at 6,305.99 with sectoral indices evenly divided. Volume improved to 856 million shares worth P5.94 billion as losers...
The local stock market dipped as investors take profits ahead of the release of economic data here and in the US. The main index declined by 16.71 points or 0.26 percent to close at 6,304.53 as the Property counter led the retreat while the Industrial and Services sectors advanced. Volume...
Investors in the local stock market will be watching out for the September inflation numbers on Oct. 5 after its strong performance last week. “Despite last week’s rally, the local market remains at attractive levels as its price to earnings ratio as of September 29 is at 13.61 times, below its...