The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) plunged to a two-year low on Friday, Jan. 31, entering bear market territory, as funds rebalanced portfolios ahead of index recomposition. Investor sentiment was also dampened by the Philippines' low economic growth rate for 2024. The main index dropped...
Entering the new trading year 2025, stock market investors are faced with a lot of uncertainties as both risks and positive factors mingle to present a hazy picture in analysts’ crystal balls. For Chinabank Capital Corporation Managing Director Juan Paolo Colet, “Next year [2025] presents a...
For the local capital market, 2024 was a year of unmet expectations as global economic and geopolitical tensions took bourses worldwide, including the Philippines, on a roller-coaster ride. The year began with optimism. The Philippine Stock Exchange was projected to end the year at the 7,000 to...
The local stock market dipped on the last trading day of the year as index heavyweights continued to drag down the PSEi even though more stocks were up. The main index shed 10.23 points or 0.16 percent to close 2024 at 6,528.79 as Banks suffered the biggest loss while Mining stocks surged. Volume...
The local stock market fell on strong foreign selling as investors wait for the US Federal Reserve and Bangko Sentral ng Pilipnas' (BSP) last policy meetings for the year. The main index plunged by 113.45 points or 1.72 points to close at 6,501.71 with Banks leading the retreat across the board....
The PSEi declined as investors exercised caution while waiting for developments in the US. The main index dropped 43.14 points or 0.63 percent to close at 6,806.86 as the Services sector led the retreat with only Banks managing to advance. Volume fell to 588 million shares worth P4.6 billion as...
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...
The country’s top lender BDO Unibank Inc. (BDO) reported a 12 percent year-on-year (YoY) growth in net profit to P60.6 billion in the first nine months of 2024. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), the bank said its growth in net income was driven by the sustained contribution...
Holding firm Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc. (AEV) reported a four percent improvement in consolidated net income to P18.8 billion for the first nine months of 2024, from the P18 billion reported for the first nine months of 2023. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), the firm...
The local stock market shrugged off profit-taking fears and shot up to the 7,400 level following the central bank’s announcement of a reduction in the reserve require ratio.
After numerous failed attempts this year, the Philippine Stock Exchange’s benchmark index finally closed above the 7,000 resistance level on expectations of rate cuts and a stronger Philippine economy. The PSEi surged 79.79 points or 1.15 percent to 7,024.67 with the interest rate-sensitive...
The PSEi closed flat after late selling pulled it back down from its peak well above the 7,000 resistance level. The main index end higher by just 0.38 points or 0.005 percent at 6,984.63 as half the sector indices declined. Volume was strong at 777 million shares worth P7.26 billion as gainers...
