The local stock market extended its losing streak but some bargain-hunting helped the PSEi to recover most of the day’s losses. The main index shed 4.39 points or 0.07 percent to close at 6,741.07 with sectoral indices evenly divided. Volume was low at 572 million shares worth P4.26 billion as...
With investor sentiment turning bearish amid fears that interest rate cuts are not coming soon due to rising inflation, the local stock market is seen to look to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ upcoming policy meeting as well as the country's trade data for direction this week. “Sentiment is...
The Philippine Stock Exchange's bellweather fell by more than 200 points on Friday, April 5, from Monday’s level after a four-day losing streak, as investors were spooked by the rising inflation rate and the prospect of a delay in the reduction of interest rates. The main index dropped 81.6...
The local stock market continued to decline due to growing uncertainties in both the global and domestic fronts. The PSEi dropped 36.76 points or 0.54 percent to close at 6,827.06 led by the retreat of the Services sector although Miners and Banks advanced. Volume was weak at 510 million shares...
The local stock market fell following renewed concern over US interest rates. The main index plunged 96.61 points or 1.39 percent to close at 6,863.82 as the Property sector led the retreat. Volume also dropped to 701 million shares worth P4.29 billion as losers outnumbered gainers 119 to 71 with...
The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) announced that it has added new features on its PSE Electronic Allocation System (PSE EASy) website, a platform that enables local small investors (LSIs) to participate in initial public offerings (IPOs) and follow-on offerings (FOOs). In a statement, the bourse...
The local stock market ended lower on late profit-taking after a strong opening that sent the Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) above the 7,000 level. The main index lost 19.38 points or 0.28 percent to close at 6,960.43 led by losses of Banks although sectoral indices were evenly split....
The local stock market kicked off the first trading day of the second quarter with a substantial hike following strong economic data from China and the US. The main index jumped by 76.28 points or 1.10 percent to close at 6,979.81 as Conglomerates led the advance while the Industrial sector lagged...
Investors in the local stock market will be looking forward to the release of the March inflation numbers this week to see if there will be further delays in the central bank's policy rate cuts. “For the first week of April, investors are expected to look towards upcoming economic data for clues....
The local stock market recovered some lost ground as investors started picking up cheaper stocks. The main index rose 45.07 points or 0.66 percent to close at 6,898.17 led by the advance of the Services sector while Banks and Miners lagged behind. Volume improved to 699 million shares worth P7.62...
The local stock market declined as investors wait for fresh cues from the US. The main index dropped 28.87 points or 0.42 percent to close at 6,853.10 as Banks led the retreat with only Conglomerates holding on to gains. A total of 553 million shares worth P5.48 billion were traded as losers beat...
The local stock market is seen moving sideways as it benefits from quarter-end window dressing and some bargain hunting although cautious investors may opt to hold on to cash ahead of the long Easter weekend. “At 6,881.97, the local market is still at attractive levels with a price-to-earnings...
