The local stock market continued to trek downwards on growing pessimism about the growth prospects of the US and Philippine economies. The main index lost 32.76 points or 0.53 percent to close at 6,179.63 percent with Banks dropping the most although sectoral indices were evenly split. Volume...
The battered local stock market continued to drop, this time after US Treasury yields hit a 16-year high. The main index fell by 77.88 points or 1.24 percent to close at 6,212.39 as Conglomerates led the retreat while Banks managed to advance. Volume amounted to 391 million shares worth P4.79...
The drop in US stock prices continued to weigh on local investor sentiment, pushing the PSEi below the 6,300 level as the trading week ended. The main index lost 74.70 points or 1.17 percent to close at 6,290.27 as Banks led the retreat while the Mining and Oil counter bucked the trend. Volume...
The local stock market weakened again after sentiment was dampened by statements made by the US Federal Reserve. The main index dropped 45.12 points or 0.70 percent to close at 6,364.97 as Conglomerates led the decline with only the Services counter managing to hold its ground. Volume...
Senator Francis Tolentino has sought the modernization of the five-decade old Philippine Aerospace Development Corporation (PADC) that supposedly aims to establish a reliable aviation and aerospace industry in the country. Tolentino, vice chairman of the Senate Committee on National Defense...
The local stock market finally made a stronger bounce as funds picked up cheaper blue chips late in the session. The main index rose by 74.18 points or 1.17 percent to close at 6,410.09 as the Mining and Oil sector led the advance although Banks lagged behind. Volume dropped to 385 million...
Late buying nudged up the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) benchmark index as investors picked up bargains following steep losses in past days. The main index inched up by 6.72 points or 0.11 percent to close at 6,335.91 as the Services sector did the heavy lifting while the Industrial and Mining...
The Gotianun family’s investment arm Filinvest Development Corporation (FDC) and property development unit Filinvest Land Inc. posted higher earnings for the first half of 2023. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, FDC reported a 77 percent jump in attributable net income to P3.9...
The local stock market fell further as investors continued to worry over the Philippines' and China's economies. The main index fell by 76.72 points or 1.20 percent to close at 6,329.19 as the Property sector led the retreat although Miners managed to advance. Volume was higher at 716 million...
“Nobody knew who I was before McDonald’s." Thus, recounted George T. Yang who pioneered the fastfood chain business in the Philippines which catapulted him to fame and fortune. McDonald's Philippines Master Franchisee George T. Yang Now one of the country’s best-known tycoons, he fondly...
Stocks drop further on weak economic data The PSEi ended the week lower as investors sold down stocks after the Marcos government reported a much lower-than-expected economic growth rate. The main index lost 43.75 points or 0.68 percent to close at 6,405.91 as the Services counter led...
The local stock market fell after the government reported slower economic growth for the second quarter of 2023. The main index lost 80.79 points or 1.24 percent to close at 6,449.66 as the Mining and Oil counter led all sectors in the retreat. Volume was still weak at 513 million shares...
