The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) dropped on Thursday, Aug. 28, as investors sold on news that the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reduced interest rates as expected. The main index lost 83.15 points, or 1.33 percent, to close at 6,190.19. Banks led the retreat, while miners bucked the...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) bounced back on Wednesday, Aug. 27, recovering most of the previous day’s losses, as investors seized the opportunity to buy bargains in anticipation of an expected rate cut by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). The main index jumped 128.10 points,...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) fell on Tuesday, Aug. 26, even when it was expected to be buoyed by prospects of lower interest rates, as investors were more concerned about United States (US) President Donald J. Trump’s firing of US Federal Reserve (Fed) Governor Lisa Cook amid the...
Hann Holdings Inc., the owner and developer of the integrated resort (IR) Hann Resort in Clark, Pampanga, has shelved its planned ₱13-billion initial public offering (IPO) indefinitely due to adverse domestic and global market conditions. An investment banker and other stock market sources...
The main index of the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSEi) ended on Wednesday, Aug. 20, flat as investors awaited the results of the Federal Reserve meeting before making any major moves. The PSEi eked out a marginal gain of 0.2 points, or 0.003 percent, to close at 6,277.87. Sectoral indices were...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) dipped as investors continued to wait for market-moving news. The main index shed 11.21 points, or 0.18 percent, to close at 6,277.67 on Tuesday, Aug. 19. The Services counter led the decliners, while the Conglomerates and Mining sectors managed to...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) started the week on a soft note as share prices declined amid a lack of fresh catalysts. The main index dropped 27.05 points, or 0.43 percent, to close at 6,288.88. Sectoral indices were mixed. Volume declined to 747 million shares worth ₱6.18 billion,...
After the end of the second quarter earnings season, local stock market investors will still be shifting through financial reports while also keeping an eye on the impact of the new Philippine Stock Exchange index composition. “The market will be closely watching the upcoming PSEi rebalancing set...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) dropped on concern that the Philippine national debt will balloon further next year. The main index shed 33.24 points, or 0.53 percent, to close at 6,291.85, although sectoral indices were equally divided. “The market slipped today as some investors may...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) continued to climb as investor sentiment was buoyed by a flurry of positive corporate earnings reports and a flat United States (US) inflation rate, which could influence the Federal Reserve’s decision on a rate cut. The main index rose by 35.24 points,...
The local stock market bounced after dropping in the previous three sessions as investors started bargain hunting. The main index added 35.49 points or 0.57 percent to close at 6,289.85 on Tuesday, Aug. 12, as Conglomerates led the advance while Banks continued to decline. Volume jumped to 756...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) dropped on Monday, Aug. 11, as investors sold off stocks due to a lack of fresh market-moving developments. The main index fell by 85.02 points, or 1.34 percent, to close at 6,254.36. Banks led the retreat, with only the Services counter managing to hold...