The local stock market ended slightly weaker even after the government announced that the economy shrank by a lower rate in the last quarter. The main index shed 11.77 points or 0.17 percent to close at 6,851.84 with only the Property and Holding Firms counters remaining in the green. Volume...
Local share prices fell on renewed concern over the possibility of imposition of greater restrictions in light of the growing number of new COVID-19 cases. The PSEi dropped 94.34 points or 1.33 percent to close at 6,977.16 as all sectors retreated. Volume was higher at 74.53 billion shares worth...
The local stock market is seen to trade with a downward bias this week even as investors await the release later in the week of the gross domestic product figure for the fourth quarter of 2020. “The local market’s bias is still seen to be tilted to the downside amid waning optimism and...
The local stock market managed to recover from early losses to end almost flat as foreign funds moved out. The main index shed 3.01 points or 0.04 percent to close at 7,140.29 with only the Property and Financials counters in the green. PSE file photo Volume was slightly lower at 102.66...
The local stock market is seen to be weighed down by concern over the impact of the new COVID-19 strain although this may be counterbalanced by excess cash in the system as well as developments overseas. “Next week, we may see sideways movement from the local market with a downward bias. Pandemic...
The local stock market ended the week lower as investor sentiment was dampened by weak economic data reported in the US and Philippines. The PSEi lost 34.69 points or 0.48 percent to close at 7,238.46 although the Services and Mining and Oil counters posted gains. Volume was higher at 147.24...
The local stock market posted some gains as investors shrugged off fresh concerns over COVID and started bargain hunting. The PSEi rose 30.30 points or 0.42 percent to close at 7,273.15 with only the Industrial and Mining and Oil counters in the red. Volume improved to 30.09 billion...
The local stock market declined as investors continue pocketing gains following the previous day’s spike. The main index dropped 46.68 points or 0.64 percent to close at 7,258.11 with all sectors retreating. Volume dipped to 41.52 billion shares worth P9.74 billion as losers beat gainers 144 to...
The local stock market posted more gains but off the day’s high after investors were quick to take profit. The main index was up 14.91 points or 0.21 percent to close at 7,304.79 with only the Property and Mining & Oil counters in the red. A total of 19.98 billion shares worth...
Local share prices weakened further as investors worry over the new strain of the coronavirus that is causing a spike in COVID-19 cases. The main index dropped 86.33 points or 1.21 percent to close at 7,047.85 as all sectors lost ground. Volume remained high at 22.68 billion shares worth P11.91...
Local shares weakened slightly Friday after failing to breach the 7,300 level. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) retreated 25.22 points, or 0.35 percent, to close at 7,272.80 with sectoral indices evenly mixed. Photo credit: (https://www.pse.com.ph/) Volume rose to 23.55 billion shares...
While there is still momentum in the local stock market from last week’s rally, its sustainability will hinge on whether there will be more positive news on COVID-19 vaccines and the US stimulus package. BDO Chief Market Strategist Jonathan Ravelas said that, after hopes of a vaccine fueled last...
