The local stock market is expected to move sideways this week as stocks are at bargain levels, but negative sentiment ahead of inflation data could still impact prices. “With the market at attractive levels, we may see some instances of bargain hunting. However, we expect lingering concerns to...
JG Summit Holdings Inc., the flagship of the Gokongwei Group, is considering various options to reduce its exposure to the massive losses of its petrochemical business—including possible divestment. According to Abacus Securities Corporation, JG Summit "implied that all options are on the table"...
Despite stock prices falling to bargain levels, the market remains bearish amid concerns about the weaker peso, potential US interest rate cuts, and US policies under the new political leadership. “The local market’s technical indicators continue to show a bearish bias, with the bourse falling...
The local stock market continues its bearish trend, breaking below the 7,000 support line, but, cheaper prices and the prospect of a rate cut may encourage buying activity while investors await foreign direct investment and remittance data. "Foreign funds have been exiting the market, and technical...
While the recent market decline has brought share prices to attractive levels which may spark some bargain-hunting, stock market investors are seen to be wary due to the US elections and the release of the October inflation data. “The local market has exhibited bearish movements in last week’s...
Local stock market bulls will be looking at the start of the earnings season for more steam to continue its run after hitting a wall at the 7,400 to 7,500 as the weakening of the Peso together with offshore uncertainties weigh on sentiment. “With the local market still deemed to be attractive, we...
The local stock market is seen to remain bullish and try to breach the 7,500 level this week although there will continue to be bouts of profit-taking—making it more volatile. While the Philippine Stock Exchange is already in a bull market, Philstocks Financial Research Manager Japhet Tantiangco...
Property giant Ayala Land Inc. reported to be raising about P2.7 billion from the sale of shares in its real estate investment trust AREIT Inc. in preparation for another asset injection. According to Abacus Securities Corporation, “Ayala Land is unexpectedly placing out an additional 75 million...
The local stock market may see initially some profit-taking this week following its recent rally although sentiment remains generally upbeat and will continue to buoy share prices. “The local market has been showing bullish momentum, rising for three straight weeks, with the latest one getting it...
Stock market investors will be watching out mainly for the US Federal Reserve’s next move this week as well as the local remittance figures to see if the PSEi deserves to continue trading above the 7,000 level. “Last week, the local market was able to close above the crucial 7,000 level....
While Ghost Month ends on Sept. 2, the local stock market is seen to continue to consolidate just below the 7,000 resistance level as investor sentiment remains upbeat although eyes will be on the August inflation numbers later this week. “The market could move with an upward bias on the back of...
The local stock market is seen to continue riding on optimism this week due to the Bangko Sentral rate (BSP) cut and expectations that the US Federal Reserve may start reducing rates by September. Philstocks Financial Research Manager Japhet Tantiangco said that, while the local market had a good...
