The local stock market declined as investors continue pocketing gains following the previous day’s spike. The main index dropped 46.68 points or 0.64 percent to close at 7,258.11 with all sectors retreating. Volume dipped to 41.52 billion shares worth P9.74 billion as losers beat gainers 144 to...
The local stock market posted more gains but off the day’s high after investors were quick to take profit. The main index was up 14.91 points or 0.21 percent to close at 7,304.79 with only the Property and Mining & Oil counters in the red. A total of 19.98 billion shares worth...
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...
Despite the perceived low capitalization of US$50 million dangled to foreign investors for integrated geothermal resource exploration and power plant development in the country, the Department of Energy (DOE) disclosed that there are no takers yet of the blocks being offered by the government....
Local shares weakened slightly Friday after failing to breach the 7,300 level. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) retreated 25.22 points, or 0.35 percent, to close at 7,272.80 with sectoral indices evenly mixed. Photo credit: (https://www.pse.com.ph/) Volume rose to 23.55 billion shares...
The holiday season is officially here. Hands-on mommies once again will get extra busy to make sure the whole family will enjoy a meaningful holiday celebration, even though it's going to be a bit different this year because of the COVID-19. And to help Mommies to spend their budget wisely,...
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...
Further weakness is seen in the stock market this week, following the trend set last week which was marked by profit-taking and foreign selling. However, online brokerage firm 2TradeAsia.com said long term prospects appear to improve with recent developments in the Senate as well as the hope...
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...
Dismayed over the Philippines disaster responses in the recent typhoons, Business groups have urged Filipinos to move in an efficient fashion in partnership with local government units to mitigate the impact of climate change. “We express serious concern about the state of our...
