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Market Snapshot: Imperial Resources Leads Gainers, Apollo Global Sees Significant Dip

Posted on 4/24/26

Trading on the Philippine Stock Exchange today saw a diverse range of movements, with several companies experiencing notable surges while others faced downward pressure. The session highlighted shifts in investor sentiment, particularly in resource and holding firms, alongside some key consumer and telecommunications players.

Top Performers of the Day

Leading the pack of gainers was Imperial Resources, Inc. (IMP), which climbed significantly by 15.56%, adding 0.14 to close at 1.04. This rise was on a relatively thin volume of 7,000 shares, valuing 7,200.00. Following closely was Island Information & Technology, Inc. (IS), jumping 10.08% or 0.012 to settle at 0.131, with a robust volume of 8,460,000 shares traded for a total value of 1,085,570.00.

The food and beverage sector also saw a boost with Max's Group, Inc. (MAXS) gaining 10.00%, or 0.21, to end at 2.31. The restaurant operator traded 326,000 shares, amounting to 792,240.00 in value, possibly reflecting renewed investor confidence in the sector's recovery. PTFC Redevelopment Corporation (TFC) also experienced a 10.00% increase, closing at 55.00 after a 5.00 ascent, with 3,040 shares changing hands for 167,150.00.

Other significant advancers included Geograce Resources Philippines, Inc. (GEO), up 9.30% to 0.094 on 3,050,000 volume worth 288,700.00, and F&J Prince Holdings Corporation 'A' (FJP), rising 8.33% to 2.60 with 15,000 shares traded for 39,000.00. Wellex Industries, Inc. (WIN) added 6.67%, settling at 0.32 from its prior close, transacting 500,000 shares valued at 160,000.00.

Philippine Infradev Holdings Inc. (INFRA) advanced by 5.97% to 0.355, generating 46,300.00 from 130,000 shares, amidst ongoing discussions around infrastructure development. San Miguel Corporation Series '2' Preferred Shares – Subseries '2-P' (SMC2P) also saw a 5.90% increase, closing at 79.85 with a change of 4.45, albeit on a small volume of 210 shares worth 16,788.50. Roxas and Company, Inc. (RCI) rounded out the top gainers with a 5.31% jump, closing at 2.18 on 217,000 shares traded for 472,820.00.

Key Decliners of the Session

On the losing end, Crown Equities, Inc. (CEI) led the declines, shedding 8.43% or 0.007 to close at 0.076. A volume of 350,000 shares was traded, totaling 27,440.00. Apollo Global Capital, Inc. (APL) experienced a significant drop of 7.95%, decreasing by 0.0007 to 0.0081. This decline was accompanied by exceptionally high trading volume of 1,584,000,000 shares, generating a substantial value of 13,586,000.00, suggesting intense selling pressure or profit-taking after previous movements.

Philippine Realty and Holdings Corporation (RLT) also fell by 6.48%, down 0.007 to 0.101, with 350,000 shares worth 35,350.00 traded. Vantage Equities, Inc. (V) saw its share price decline by 6.06%, or 0.06, to 0.93, with a volume of 60,000 shares and a total value of 56,160.00. Primex Corporation (PRMX) also posted a 5.98% loss, closing at 1.10 after a 0.07 decline, trading 22,000 shares for 23,870.00.

In the telecommunications sector, DITO CME Holdings Corp. (DITO) saw its shares dip by 4.76%, falling 0.05 to 1.00. The stock was heavily traded with 104,945,000 shares, equating to a total value of 107,439,000.00. This could reflect ongoing competitive pressures or investor concerns regarding its capital expenditure plans. Century Properties Group, Inc. Preferred B Shares (CPGPB) dropped 4.57%, closing at 100.20 with a 4.80 decrease on minimal volume.

Abacore Capital Holdings, Inc. (ABA) declined by 4.23%, losing 0.015 to reach 0.340, with 12,090,000 shares changing hands for 4,261,550.00. Shakey's Pizza Asia Ventures Inc. (PIZZA), a consumer staple, dropped 4.04% to 6.41 from a 0.27 decrease on 6,000 shares valued at 38,629.00, potentially reflecting challenges in consumer spending or rising operational costs. Lastly, Cirtek Holdings Philippines Corporation Preferred B-2 Subseries D Shares (TCB2D) also closed lower by 4.00%, ending at 7.20.