The local stock market finally pulled away from its seven-day dive after investors found bargain prices too hard to resist. The main index jumped 119.56 percent or 1.82 percent to close at 6,676.65 as Industrials and Banks led the rebound although Conglomerates got left behind. Volume was firm at...
The PSEi is now at the 6,500 level as share prices plummeted as a result of foreign funds continuing to leave the local market. The main index dove by 157.24 points or 2.34 percent to close at 6,557.09 with the Mining and Property sectors leading the retreat across the board. Volume rose to 674...
GT Capital Holdings Inc., the investment arm of the Ty family, reported a six percent dip in consolidated net income to P21.7 billion for the first nine months of 2024 from P23.1 billion in the same period last year. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), the firm said that,...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has ordered the Capital Markets Integrity Corporation (CMIC) to take over the operations of stock brokerage Equitiworld Securities Inc. (EQWORLD) to secure the accounts of its customers. In a statement, the SEC said it issued the takeover order on Nov....
Local share prices plunged as the Philippines faces headwinds including a weaker peso, lower foreign investments, and slower economic growth. The main index fell 129.9 points or 1.87 percent to close at 6,810.11 with the Property and Services sectors leading the retreat across the board. Volume...
Cosco Capital Inc., the retail holding firm of tycoon Lucio L. Co, reported a 10 percent increase in consolidated net income to P10 billion for the first nine months of 2024 from P9.1 billion in the same period last year. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), the firm attributed...
The local stock market continued to weaken as the week started with news of a drop in foreign direct investments (FDI). The main index lost 37.17 points or 0.53 percent to close at 6,940.02 as only Banks held their ground while the Mining sector fell on lower gold prices. Volume was low at 548...
Low-cost Asian manufacturers may benefit from Donald Trump's forthcoming return to White House, despite the likelihood of weaker Asian currencies, including the Philippine peso, according to the think tank Capital Economics. “Asian currencies have depreciated against the US dollar since the...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) declined to close the week below the 7,000 support level as investors continued to sell local stocks due to concerns regarding the implications of a Trump presidency and slower economic growth. The main index dropped by 37.26 points, or 0.53 percent,...
The local stock market plunged after the government reported slower-than-expected growth for the Philippine economy and Donald Trump won the US presidential race. The main index fell by 150.98 points, or 2.11 percent, to close at 7,014.44, with the Property sector still leading the decline,...
The Clark International Airport Corp. (CIAC) is accelerating the implementation of infrastructure projects to further develop the Clark Aviation Capital, the prime land surrounding the privately-run Clark International Airport. In a statement on Thursday, Nov. 7, Jojit Alcazar, CIAC...
The local stock market fell due to a possible Trump win in the US elections. The main index lost 92.52 points or 1.27 percent to close at 7,165.42 with the retreat led by the Property sector. Volume dipped to 1.33 billion shares worth P4.58 billion as losers beat gainers 105 to 83 with 49...
