Tensions in the Middle East are threatening to stop the stock market bull in its tracks, although the low September inflation may continue to boost investor sentiment as it may lead to lower interest rates and higher consumer spending. Philstocks Financial Research Manager Japhet Tantiangco said...
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) reported that the Philippines climbed to 53rd place among 133 economies in the Global Innovation Index (GII), reflecting increased efforts to strengthen innovation. In a statement, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said the...
The PSEi saw its gains peter out in late trades as investors exercise caution amid growing tensions in the Middle East. The main index shed 13.89 points or 0.19 percent to close at 7,388.92 with sectoral indices equally split. Volume rose to 1.01 billion shares worth P7.38 billion as gainers beat...
The local stock market improved as investor sentiment continues to be buoyed by expectations of lower inflation and more rate cuts. The main index added 22.49 points or 0.30 percent to close at 7,402.81 with the Mining sector leading the advance although the Industrial and Property counters were in...
First Gen Corporation’s all-renewable energy arm, Energy Development Corp. (EDC), has received preliminary survey assignments and exploration (PSPE) for two greenfield geothermal projects in Indonesia. During the 10th Indonesia International Geothermal Convention, the EDC said it would have the...
The local stock market recovered most of the previous day’s losses following the release of positive economic data and outlook. The main index jumped 107.67 points or 1.48 percent to close at 7,380.32 led by the strength of the Property sector. Volume dipped though, to 1.13 billion shares worth...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is exploring the revival of a futures market in the Philippines decades after a commodity and currency futures bourse was shut down due to irregularities. In a statement, the SEC said it is looking to develop a futures market to expand options for...
The local stock market fell on continued profit-taking as investors wait for key economic data to be released later this week. The main index plunged by 155.65 points or 2.1 percent to close at 7,272.65 with Conglomerates suffering the biggest loss. Volume was still strong at 1.08 billion shares...
CBDI Executive Vice President John Philip Wang (fourth from left) attends Meralco’s ‘Powering a Brighter Tomorrow for Real Estate Developers’ business forum with Meralco Developers Journey Program North Business Area Lead Ryan Vicente (2nd from left), Head of Home and Microbiz – Central...
Prime Waste Solutions Pampanga Inc. (PWS Pampanga), a subsidiary of Razon-led Prime Infrastructure, has been tapped by the Clark Development Corporation (CDC) as the lone service provider for waste management in Clark, Pampanga. During a memorandum signed last Sept. 16, PWS Pampanga was accredited...
While US bourses hit new highs, the PSEi eased lower on some profit-taking as it gathers more momentum before trying to breach the 7,500 level. The main index shed 30.44 points or 0.41 percent to close at 7,428.30 with Banks being the main drag as Industrials was flat while most sectors actually...
The Philippines is among the lower middle-income countries in the Asia-Pacific region that can borrow from the Asian Development Bank's (ADB) new funding aimed at addressing the education crisis. In a Sept. 26 statement, the ADB said it forged an agreement with the sovereign-backed Geneva-based...
