Retail and Energy Firms Energize Trading; Property and Media Sectors Face Headwinds
Posted on 1/14/26
Trading activity on the local bourse revealed a split market sentiment, with several retail and energy-related counters experiencing significant upticks, while a number of property and media companies concluded the day in negative territory. Investors carefully navigated various sector-specific news and speculative interests.
Top Performers Drive Market Optimism
Leading the day's robust performance was AllDay Marts, Inc., whose shares, traded under the symbol ALLDY, saw their value climb significantly. The stock closed at 0.049 pesos, marking an impressive 0.015 peso increase, which translates to a substantial 44.12% gain. This surge was accompanied by a high trading volume of 389,500,000 shares, generating a total value of 17,147,600.0 pesos, signaling strong investor confidence, potentially buoyed by expectations of improved consumer spending.
Another retail powerhouse, AllHome Corp. (HOME), also captured considerable attention, finishing at 0.365 pesos. The company posted a notable gain of 0.095 pesos, equating to a 35.19% rise. A healthy volume of 26,900,000 shares changed hands, for a total value of 9,223,250.0 pesos, suggesting a positive outlook on the home improvement and lifestyle retail segment.
IPM Holdings, Inc. (IPM) recorded a sharp ascent, closing at 2.10 pesos. The shares appreciated by 0.30 pesos, an increase of 16.67%. Despite the significant percentage gain, trading was relatively thin, with only 3,000 shares traded, accumulating a total value of 6,200.0 pesos.
Vistamalls, Inc., identified by its symbol STR, also delivered a strong showing, settling at 1.44 pesos. The stock added 0.20 pesos to its price, reflecting a 16.13% gain. The transaction volume stood at 72,000 shares, with a total value of 88,450.0 pesos, indicating positive investor sentiment towards commercial property operators.
Paxys, Inc. (PAX) likewise enjoyed a favorable session, with its share price increasing by 0.36 pesos to close at 2.70 pesos, a 15.38% uptick. A volume of 34,000 shares were traded, amounting to a total value of 86,340.0 pesos.
In the energy sector, Vivant Corporation (VVT) closed higher at 22.00 pesos, climbing by 2.56 pesos or 13.17%. The company saw 37,500 shares traded, contributing 859,725.0 pesos to the total value, possibly reacting to positive energy market developments. Shell Pilipinas Corporation (SHLPH) also saw its shares rise, gaining 0.70 pesos to 10.08 pesos, a 7.46% increase. Its substantial volume of 3,899,900 shares, valued at 39,054,200.0 pesos, underscored significant investor interest, potentially driven by global oil price movements or company-specific strategic announcements.
Key Declines Highlight Sector Weaknesses
Conversely, Philippine Realty and Holdings Corporation (RLT) led the list of decliners, with its share price dropping by 0.021 pesos to 0.103 pesos, a significant 16.94% fall. A volume of 260,000 shares was recorded, totaling 31,240.0 pesos, hinting at possible profit-taking or concerns within the real estate sector.
Manila Broadcasting Company (MBC) also experienced a tough trading day, shedding 1.00 peso to finish at 6.00 pesos, a 14.29% decrease. With a modest volume of 5,500 shares and a total value of 37,250.0 pesos, the media company's decline could be linked to evolving market dynamics or increased competition.
Kepwealth Property Phils., Inc. (KPPI) followed a similar downward trend, closing at 1.04 pesos after a 0.16 peso decline, down 13.33%. Trading volume was light at 2,000 shares, with a total value of 2,080.0 pesos, indicating limited but decisive selling pressure.
Uniholdings Inc. (UNH) saw a considerable drop of 14.80 pesos, settling at 135.00 pesos, which represents a 9.88% decrease. Despite the steep decline, only 270 shares were traded, for a total value of 34,909.0 pesos, suggesting a reaction to specific company news or high-value individual trades.
Swift Foods, Inc. (SFI) also faced a downward correction, with its shares decreasing by 0.004 pesos to 0.050 pesos, a 7.41% loss. A volume of 660,000 shares were traded, totaling 34,250.0 pesos, possibly reflecting cautious sentiment in the food sector.
Mining counter Global Ferronickel Holdings, Inc. (FNI) closed lower at 1.82 pesos, down by 0.12 pesos or 6.19%. The company posted a volume of 1,598,000 shares, valued at 2,946,590.0 pesos. Fluctuations in global commodity prices often exert significant influence on mining stocks like FNI.
Finally, SSI Group, Inc. (SSI), a prominent lifestyle retailer, concluded the session at 2.60 pesos, a decrease of 0.16 pesos or 5.80%. The stock saw 511,000 shares traded, with a total value of 1,356,180.0 pesos. This dip for SSI Group could signal concerns about luxury and discretionary spending in the current market climate.
