Local share prices rose on continued bargain hunting on the back of gains in the US bourses overnight. Photo credit: PSE Information Desk The main index advanced 41.49 points or 0.61 percent to close at 6,808.32 with only the Financials and Mining and Oil counters retreating. A total of 9.14...
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...
The local stock market is seen to remain volatile this week due to the upcoming release of earnings results of some index heavyweights as well as the inflation figure for February. “Inflation expectations are expected to be one of the main drivers of the market ahead of the release of the...
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 local stock market bounced back to the 7,000 level as global stocks rallied. The PSEi hiked 84.85 points or 1.22 percent to close at 7.044.06 as sub-indices rose across the board. A hefty 21.86 billion shares worth P18.16 billion changed hands as gainers beat losers 122 to 89 with 54...
The stock market weakened as investors continued to pocket gains while waiting for more cues to buy up stocks. Photo credit: https://www.pse.com.ph The main index dropped 31.8 points or 0.45 percent to close at 6,959.21 with only the Financials and Mining and Oil counters holding their...
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 ended the week on a high note despite the inflation rate rising faster than expected. The main index jumped 115.43 points or 1.67 percent to close at 7,019.18 as share prices rose across the board led by the Property sector. Photo credit: PSE Information Desk However, volume...
The Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) moved up as investors started buying again on improving sentiment. PSE file photo The main index gained 44.29 points or 0.65 percent to close at 6,903.75 with only the Industrial and Services counters declining. Volume was a little higher at 36.2 billion...
The local stock market lost early gains as profit-taking pushed down share prices. Photo credit: PSE file. The main index shed 8.42 points or 0.12 percent to close at 6,859.46 although the Industrial and Holding Firms counters posted small gains. Volume was slightly lower at 40.57 billion shares...
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....
