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 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 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 is seen to be vulnerable to profit-taking this week as investors weigh risks posed by the new coronavirus strain against optimism over a US stimulus package as well as the roll-out of vaccines overseas. “Next week, the market could trade sideways with a downward bias. We...
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...
The local stock market is seen to have muted trading this week as most investors, both domestic and foreign, are already on holiday break. “The last two trading clays of the week, owing to funds having gone off to take the long holiday break, are expected to be quiet,” said online brokerage...
While the Philippine stock market continues to defy expectations of a correction, analysts continue to believe that it is time to take some money off the table as stock prices have gone up too high, too fast. Seen...
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...
The local market is seen to make a healthy correction to digest strong gains made last week on the success of two COVID-19 vaccines and the surprise rate cut by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. “This week, we may see a pullback as investors book gains out of the market’s 3-week...
All eyes will be on the outcome of the US elections this week while third quarter earnings and lingering concern over COVID-19 will provide cues at the local front. Traders work beneath an electronic ticker at the trading floor of the Philippine Stock Exchange in Bonifacio Global City...
The Philippine stock market may take a breather at the start of the week following its strong rally last week but investor sentiment may be swayed by the announcement third quarter results by some index heavyweights. “The local market staged a strong rally but, with the quick surge, the local...
