The research heads of local stock brokers Abacus Securities Corporation and COL Financial have slashed their year-end forecasts for the Philippine Stock Exchange’s benchmark index because foreign investors (hot money and direct investments) continue to stay away, while corporate earnings growth...
Cautious trading is expected to prevail at the Philippine stock market this week as investors await developments following the July 9 deadline for United States trade negotiations. “We may see cautious sentiment as global trade uncertainties may take center stage again. This is as the US’ trade...
With no major economic data scheduled for release this week, the local stock market is expected to remain weighed down by the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran and the inflationary effects of its impact on oil prices. Philstocks Financial Research Manager Japhet Tantiangco said the local...
Stock investors are expected to take cues from the release of a slew of data this week, which includes the Philippines’ budget and trade balance numbers as well as US gross domestic product and jobless claims. Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation Chief Economist Michael L. Ricafort said upcoming...
With the Philippine stock market on a six-week winning streak, investors will decide if gains can be sustained by taking cues from the release of the country’s balance of payments data, US jobs and home sales reports, as well as recent corporate earnings results. “The local market is already on...
Stock investors are seen to remain cautious, despite last week’s strong performance, and will continue to watch for developments related to US trade and tariff negotiations although the start of the first quarter earnings season may inject some life into the local mark” “The local market rose...
Amid strong corporate results and hopes for an April rate cut, investors in the local stock market are seen to continue accumulating cheaper stocks this week while waiting for stronger catalysts. “The BSP (Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas) is reportedly mulling an April rate cut but reiterates how...
While the local stock market managed to get out of its slump with a five-day rally last week, investors may be tempted to pocket some profits, especially in the first couple of days before taking cues from the release of foreign investments and dollar remittances data. “The local market has...
James L. Go, Chairman of the Gokongwei Group’s flagship JG Summit Holdings Inc., has been bargain-hunting and scooped up ₱48.13 million worth of shares of subsidiaries Robinsons Retail Holdings Inc. (RRHI) and Universal Robina Corporation (URC) this week. As stock analysts are optimistic about...
MSCI Inc., a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community, is moving JG Summit Holdings Inc. and subsidiary Universal Robina Corporation from its large cap to the small cap index. Based on the results of the MSCI’s February 2025 Index...
Investors in the local stock market will be watching out for cues from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ policy meeting this week. The local market was able to bounce back last week, supported by active trading and net foreign inflows. In the process, the market was able to get past the 6,000 and...
While the local stock market is ripe for bargain-hunting after crossing the bear market line led to a steep drop last week, analysts warned that sentiment continues to be on the negative side due to macroeconomic factors here and in the US. “With four straight weeks of decline, we expect bargain...
