The local stock market managed to advance as investors remain upbeat amid prospects of lower interest rates. The main index added 25.87 points or 0.38 percent to close at 6,923.41 with sectoral indices mixed. Volume was lower at 555 million shares worth P4.89 billion as gainers outnumbered losers...
The local stock market increased amid strong trading as investors adjusted their portfolios while waiting for more economic indicators. The main index added 5.99 points or 0.09 percent to close at 6,897.54, with sectoral indices split evenly. Volume shot up to 1.74 billion shares worth P13.3...
Local share prices weakened as investors take profits after the index failed to hold above the 7,000 resistance level. The main index lost 66.46 points or 0.96 percent to close at 6,891.55 as Conglomerates led the retreat although the Property and Mining counters stayed in the green. Volume was...
The local stock market initially rose on the back of strong US equities but dipped after failing to hold its ground above the 7,000 level. The main index shed 15.4 points, or 0.22 percent, to close at 6,958.01, with sectoral indices equally split. Volume was weaker at 1.27 billion shares worth...
The local stock market ended with a marginal gain after failing to breach the 7,000 resistance level. The main index added 11.45 points or 0.16 percent to close at 6,973.41 although only the Property and Mining counters managed to advance. A total of 831 million shares worth P6.8 billion changed...
While the 7,000 level is a strong resistance for the Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi), the local stock market is seen to continue its bullish trend specially in the light of expectations of a September rate cut by the US Federal Reserve. “This week, the local market could still move with an...
The local stock market recovered the previous day’s loss and resumed climbing as investors hope for signs of a September cut by the US Federal Reserve. The main index added 61.34 points or 0.89 percent to close at 6,961.96 as Banks surged while the Property and Mining counters were in the...
The local stock market finally took a breather from its strong rally while investors wait for cues from the US Federal Reserve. The main index dropped 44.14 points or 0.64 percent to close at 6,900.62 with the Property sector leading the retreat while Industrials managed to advance. Volume...
The Philippine Stock Exchange’s benchmark, the PSEi, is seen to end the year at the 7,000 level as a favorable economic landscape is unfolding with lower interest rates and an easing inflation rate. “Our bottom-up analysis suggests a target of 7,000 for the PSEi in 2024, implying a...
The local stock market rose further on follow-through buying after last week’s cut in a key policy rate. The main index rose by 42.50 points or 0.62 percent to close at 6,889.87 led by the interest-rate sensitive Property sector although Industrials and Conglomerates declined on profit-taking....
The local stock market is seen to continue riding on optimism this week due to the Bangko Sentral rate (BSP) cut and expectations that the US Federal Reserve may start reducing rates by September. Philstocks Financial Research Manager Japhet Tantiangco said that, while the local market had a good...
The local stock benchmark surged past the 6,800 level after the Bangko Sentral finally cut the key policy rate after months of market speculation. The main index leaped by 165.53 points or 2.47 percent to close at 6,858.44 as the Services sector led the rally across the board. A total of 629...