Philippine Market Watch: Notable Swings for Resources and Holdings
Philippine equities experienced a day of notable price swings on January 22, 2026, with energy and resource companies leading the gains while certain holding and construction firms saw significant declines. Imperial Resources, Inc.
The Week In Review: Navigating a Week of Contrasts: Market Witnesses Robust Gains and Sharp Declines Amidst Economic Shifts
The Philippine stock market experienced a week of marked contrasts from January 12 to 16, 2026, driven by a mix of positive economic indicators and cautionary regulatory news. Retail and holding companies like AllDay Marts, Inc. (ALLDY), AllHome Corp. (HOME), and IPM Holdings, Inc. (IPM) recorded significant gains, with ALLDY surging over 47%. Other strong performers included Vivant Corporation (VVT), Top Frontier Investment Holdings, Inc. (TFHI), and Philippine National Bank (PNB), buoyed by positive sentiment around potential central bank rate cuts and stable oil prices. Conversely, Supercity Realty Development Corporation (SRDC) led the declines with a 25.17% loss, alongside Philippine Comsat Holdings Corporation (PHC) and Keppel Philippines Properties, Inc. (KEP). These downturns, particularly in property and infrastructure-related firms, were influenced by ongoing government probes into infrastructure projects. The mining sector also saw mixed performance, with Atlas Consolidated Mining and Development Corporation (AT) gaining while Global Ferronickel Holdings, Inc. (FNI) faced losses. Overall, investors navigated a complex landscape, focusing on strong fundamentals amid evolving economic and regulatory environments.
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Market Snapshot: Gaming and Energy Stocks Rally, Mining Sector Sees Pullback
The local stock market presented a mixed picture today, with gaming and energy companies showing strong upward movements, while several mining and property firms experienced declines. Asiabest Group International Inc. led the gainers, soaring 9.35% to 16.60. Bloomberry Resorts Corporation also saw an 8.53% increase, closing at 2.80, fueled by optimism in the tourism and gaming sectors. DFNN, Inc., ALLDAY Marts, Inc., Basic Energy Corporation, and RFM Corporation also registered significant gains, with ALLDAY potentially benefiting from a positive retail outlook. On the flip side, Keppel Philippines Properties, Inc. was the top loser, dropping 11.11% to 2.40. Mining companies like United Paragon Mining Corporation, Lepanto Consolidated Mining Company “A”, Atlas Consolidated Mining and Development Corporation, and Global Ferronickel Holdings, Inc., faced downward pressure, potentially due to shifts in global commodity prices. Philippine Infradev Holdings Inc. and Digilplus Interactive Corp. were among other notable decliners, indicating a nuanced investment landscape influenced by sector-specific news and broader market sentiment.
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Philippine Peso Hits New Record Low Amid Stronger Dollar, Fed Expectations
The Philippine peso has fallen to a new all-time low against the US dollar for the second consecutive day, closing at 59.46. This depreciation is primarily driven by a strengthening US dollar, bolstered by market expectations that the Federal Reserve will maintain elevated interest rates to combat inflation. Trading volume for the dollar surged to $1.1 billion, reflecting increased demand. The article highlights the implications for the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, which faces pressure to manage inflation and potentially intervene in the market. It also discusses the broader economic impacts, including higher import costs and increased foreign debt servicing, balanced against the increased purchasing power for overseas Filipino workers' remittances. The outlook suggests continued sensitivity to global monetary policies and domestic responses.
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Dynamic Trading Day Sees Kepwealth and Top Frontier Surge, While Philippine Trust Company and Vista Land Retreat
On January 15, 2026, the Philippine Stock Exchange experienced a day of notable volatility, with several stocks registering significant movements. Kepwealth Property Phils., Inc. led the gainers with a remarkable 50.0% increase, driven by speculative interest in the real estate sector. Other top performers included Supercity Realty Development Corporation and Nihao Mineral Resources, indicating investor focus on property and mining plays. Conversely, Philippine Trust Company saw the steepest decline, plummeting 15.13%, alongside Imperial Resources, Inc., which fell 14.46%. The day's trading highlighted concentrated movements in smaller-cap stocks and specific sectors amidst varying market sentiments, while major property developer Vista Land & Lifescapes, Inc. also recorded a notable loss of 6.52%, reflecting broader caution in real estate.
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