The local stock market fell amid concerns over further US rate hikes. The main index lost 159.45 points or 2.32 percent to close at 6,704.41 as Conglomerates led the retreat across the board. A total of 817 million shares worth P5.44 billion changed hands as losers trounced gainer 132 to 62 while...
The local stock market is riding on bullish sentiment and will be looking for cues to gauge if this is sustainable such as the US gross domestic product figures for the second quarter which will be announced this week. “US GDP for the second quarter will be announced this week, which will be...
The local stock market firmed up again after the respite in the previous session to end the week on a positive note. The main index rose 39.23 points or 0.57 percent to close at 6,863.86 as the Mining and Oil sector rallied and led gains across the board. However, volume dropped to 1.57 billion...
The local stock market moved sideways while waiting for the Bangko Sentral meeting which started after trading ended. The main index inched up 5.64 points or 0.08 percent to close at 6,824.63 with sectoral indices evenly mixed. Volume rose to 909 million shares worth P13.76 billion as losers...
The local stock market finally took a breather as investors pocketed gains from a 7-day rally. The main index dropped 31.65 points or 0.46 percent to close at 6,818.99 as the Industrial sector led the retreat while Conglomerates and Mining firms continued to advance. Volume was still hefty at 1.17...
The local stock market rallied past the 6,800 level on some foreign buying. The main index jumped 112.80 points or 1.67 percent to close at 6,850.64 with Banks leading the charge. Volume rose to 967 million shares worth P8.89 billion as gainers beat losers 111 to 91 with 35 unchanged. 92486...
The local stock market continued to rally on growing optimism that inflation may soon ease. The main index rose 38.18 points or 0.57 percent to close at 6,737.84 as Conglomerates led the advance although the Services and Industrial counters lagged behind. Volume dipped to 1 billion shares P5.49...
This week, investors will see if the local stock market is strong enough to reach for the 7,000 or succumb to profit-taking pressures as the earnings season winds to a close. “Last week’s run shows that there is positive momentum building in the local market. For next week however, the local...
The local stock market may cautiously try to move further up this week on the back of good corporate earnings reports and after breaching its resistance level but investors will also get cues from the release of GDP and employment figures. “Last week, the local market was able to get past its...
The local stock market rose for the third day as corporate earnings continue to buoy investor sentiment. The PSEi added 53.03 points or 0.82 percent to close at 6,483.11 as the Services sector led the rally across the board. Volume was relatively stable at 591 million shares worth P5.84 billion as...
The local stock market kicked off August by managing to end flat after recovering from a drop earlier in the day. The main index was lower by just 3.90 points or 0.06 percent to close at 6,312.03 although sectoral indices were evenly mixed. A total of 434 million shares worth P5.16 billion changed...
This week, the local stock market will be waiting for the June inflation rate announcement and some large cap corporate earnings results, although volume may be affected with the start of the Chinese Ghost Month. “The local market is expected to move sideways as investors wait for catalysts. In...
