Trading Day Chronicles: SOC Resources, Philcomsat Surge While Retail Giants AllHome, Allday Marts Dip
Posted on 1/20/26
Equity trading saw a flurry of activity, with certain issues experiencing significant upward movements driven by speculative interest, while others faced a downturn, particularly in the retail and energy sectors. Volatility was evident across the board, impacting stocks with both high and low trading volumes.
Top Gainers Shine Amidst Market Movements
Leading the day'sadvances was SOCRESOURCES, INC. (SOC), which saw its share price surge by a remarkable +31.87%. The stock closed at 0.24, marking a +0.058 change from its previous close. Despite the substantial percentage gain, trading was relatively light with a volume of 40,000 shares amounting to a total value of 9,290.00, suggesting concentrated buying interest.
Following closely was PHILCOMSAT HOLDINGS CORPORATION (PHC), recording an impressive +22.58% increase. The issue ended the session at 1.90, up +0.35, with 30,000 shares traded for a total value of 56,440.00.
UNIHOLDINGS INC. (UNH) posted a significant +16.82% gain, closing at 128.50, an increase of +18.50. However, the extremely low volume of just 70 shares, valued at 8,864.00, indicates that this movement was likely due to very limited, possibly block, trades rather than broad market participation.
Other notable gainers included LMG CORP. (LMG), which climbed +12.00% to 0.28, adding +0.03 with 30,000 shares exchanged for 8,250.00. ASIABEST GROUP INTERNATIONAL INC. (ABG), a holding company with diversified interests including gaming and leisure, saw its stock rise by +9.01% to 17.42, a +1.44 change. This could reflect renewed optimism in the leisure and tourism sectors as economic activity picks up.
Mining issues also participated in the rally, with ATOK-BIG WEDGE CO., INC. (AB) advancing +8.33% to 2.60 (+0.20), trading 187,000 shares worth 466,450.00. ANGLO PHILIPPINE HOLDINGS CORPORATION (APO), another holding firm with mining exposures, gained +6.17% to 0.86 (+0.05). These movements often track global commodity prices or specific corporate developments.
Online stock brokerage COL FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. (COL) also experienced an uptick, rising +6.77% to 1.42 (+0.09) on a volume of 445,000 shares valued at 615,980.00, potentially indicating an improving sentiment for market participation.
Losers Dominated by Retail and Energy
On the losing end, GEOGRACE RESOURCES PHILIPPINES, INC. (GEO) led the declines, dropping -11.21% to 0.103, a decrease of -0.013. Volume stood at 250,000 shares with a total value of 27,210.00.
The retail sector faced notable pressure, particularly ALLHOME CORP. (HOME), which shed -10.13%, closing at 0.355, down -0.04. Trading was brisk with 3,620,000 shares exchanging hands, valued at 1,347,400.00. Sister company ALLDAY MARTS, INC. (ALLDY) also posted significant losses, down -5.08% to 0.056, a decline of -0.003, on massive volume of 131,000,000 shares worth 7,476,360.00. The performance of these Villar-led retail firms may reflect ongoing concerns about consumer spending and inflationary pressures impacting the sector.
In the energy sector, SHELL PILIPINAS CORPORATION (SHLPH) retreated -6.25%, closing at 9.45, down -0.63. The company traded 640,900 shares for a total value of 6,292,450.00. This drop could be attributed to fluctuations in global oil prices or domestic market conditions.
Technology firm CIRTEK HOLDINGS PHILIPPINES CORPORATION (TECH) also saw a decline of -6.41%, ending at 0.73, a -0.05 change. The stock traded 1,552,000 shares, valuing 1,156,170.00, possibly reflecting broader challenges in the global semiconductor or tech manufacturing landscape.
Casino operator BLOOMBERRY RESORTS CORPORATION (BLOOM) experienced a -4.73% dip, settling at 2.62, down -0.13. Despite the decline, it was one of the most actively traded issues, with 92,516,000 shares valued at a hefty 243,619,000.00. The performance of gaming stocks is often sensitive to tourism recovery rates and regulatory developments.
BASIC ENERGY CORPORATION (BSC), an energy development company, also posted losses, falling -4.44% to 0.129, a -0.006 decline, on a volume of 2,270,000 shares worth 294,270.00.
