The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) extended its losing streak, dropping 65.50 points or 1.04 percent to close at 6,252.73 on Thursday, July 31. Mining shares led the broad retreat. Volume increased to 902 million shares valued at P7.85 billion, with losers outnumbering gainers 134 to 61,...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) closed in the red for the fifth consecutive day, as investors exercised caution ahead of an Aug. 1 deadline for talks on US tariffs. The main index shed 7.19 points, or 0.11 percent, to close at 6,318.23 on Wednesday, July 30. Banks led the decline, while...
British financial technology (fintech) giant Revolut is set to enter the Philippine market by establishing its second Global Tech Hub in Asia, as part of its goal to reach 100 million customers worldwide. In a statement released on Wednesday, July 30, the Department of Finance (DOF) said the entry...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) fell for the fourth consecutive day, reacting to the President’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) which investors felt did not adequately address pressing economic concerns. The main index shed 54.33 points, or 0.85 percent, to close at 6,325.42 on...
Local newspapers have reported an ongoing investigation into a ₱1.4 billion investment in Alternergy Holdings Corp.’s perpetual preferred shares, valued at ₱14.5 per share, under a private placement deal with Alternergy. This deal, reportedly not cleared with the Government Service Insurance...
The PSEi dropped for the third-consecutive day as investors wait for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) and also due to the weaker peso. The main index lost 33.43 points, or 0.52 percent, to close at 6,379.75. Miners led the retreat, while the services sector...
Investors are closely watching President Marcos ' State of the Nation Address (SONA) and second-quarter earnings reports, while concerns about United States (US) tariffs and recent typhoon damage weigh on sentiment. “The local market made a comeback last week, regaining its ground above the...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) continued its decline as investors engaged in profit-taking while anticipating news on the benchmark index 's recomposition and the President’s State of the Nation Address (SONA). “The PSEi declined, primarily driven by profit-taking from...
The local stock market declined on Thursday, July 24, driven by profit-taking after a four-day rally, as investors digested news of President Marcos’ successful negotiation for a one-percentage-point reduction in US tariffs. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) shed 18.09 points, or 0.28...
Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a part of BlackRock, and one of the world’s leading infrastructure investors, is in the process of finalizing a strategic partnership with Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc. (AEV), starting with the acquisition of a 40 percent stake in Aboitiz InfraCapital....
There’s been a lot of talk about this topic lately, to the point of misinformation. In this article, I want to present both sides – the government 's perspective and some statements from the public – to help us understand it better. First off, the public shouldn’t panic about this 20...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) surged on Wednesday, July 23, after the government secured a minimal reduction in United States (US) tariffs and amid hints of further local interest rate cuts. The main index jumped 106.56 points, or 1.68 percent, to close at 6,462.25, led by a strong...
