The local stock market ended the week higher as investors cheered to announcement of a trade deal between the US and the UK. The main index jumped 68.71 points or 1.08 percent to close at 6,458.20 as Conglomerates led the advance while Miners declined with weaker gold prices. Volume grew to 738...
The local stock market weakened after first quarter economic growth was slower than the government’s target while the Fed did not cut its policy rates. The main index dropped 75.96 points or 1.17 percent to close at 6,389.49 with Conglomerates leading the retreat across the board. A total of 733...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) rose as investors continued buying up stocks due to the low April inflation rate. The benchmark index rose by 46.76 points or 0.73 percent to close at 6,465.45 on Wednesday, May 7, with the Industrial counter posting the biggest advance while Propert...
The PSEi bounced back from the previous day’s profit-taking after investor sentiment was buoyed by the low Philippine inflation rate for April plus a number of positive corporate earnings reports. The main index rose by 59.06 percent or 0.93 percent to close at 6,418.69 with the Services sector...
The local stock market declined as investors pocketed gains from its recent runup prior to the release of makor economic reports. The main index dropped 52.23 points or 0.81 percent to close at 6,359.63 with the retreat led by Conglomerates and Miners. A total of 700 million shares worth P5.67...
The PSEi rallied on expectations of a US trade deal coupled with upbeat first quarter earnings reports. The main index jumped by 102.80 points or 1.64 percent to close at 6,354.99 with the Property sector and Banks leading the charge although the Services and Mining counters dropped. Volume rose to...
The local stock market ended almost flat as investors continue to wait for fresh economic news amid uncertainty in the global front. The main index inched up 2.69 points or 0.04 percent to close at 6,252.19 with sectoral indices evenly mixed. Volume was still low at 622 million shares worth P4.88...
The local stock market declined as some investors took profits while waiting for fresh leads although this was partly offset by the start of window-dressing before April ends. The main index shed 19.25 points or 0.31 percent to close at 6,249.50, pulled down by the retreat of Banks while...
The local stock market dipped after a short series of minor gains as investors remain cautious amid unpredictable policy shifts by the US on tariffs and attacks by Trump on the independence of the Federal Reserve. The main index shed 10 points or 0.16 percent to close at 6,158.48 as Miners rallied...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) edged higher, buoyed by gains in US markets, a strengthening peso, and positive corporate earnings. The benchmark index climbed by 22.89 points or 0.37 percent to finish at 6,168.48 on Wednesday, April 23, although sectoral indices showed a mixed...
The PSEi dropped on profit-taking as investors held on to cash ahead of the Lenten break. The main index fell by 57.50 points or 0.93 percent to close at 6,128.60 as the Services counter led the retreat while only Miners managed to advance. Volume remained thin at 951 million shares worth P4.21...
The PSEi continued to advance as investors are encouraged by hopes of a rate cut and the possibility of a deal for better tariff rates with the US. The main index added 40.58 points or 0.66 percent to close at 6,186.10 as Industrials led the charge with only Miners slightly down. Volume...