Philippine Stock Market Weekly

This week, we are shifting our focus to the current political climate in the U.S. With the upcoming presidential election closing in, Wall Street investors are weighing the pros and cons of a Trump vs. Biden presidency. No matter the outcome, the next administration will have to take on the responsibilities of COVID-19 response and the ongoing economic recession. Given that market trends will depe...

As the National Te­lecommunications Com­mission (NTC) grants NOW Telecom an exte­nsion of its provisi­onal authority to in­stall, operate, and maintain a nationwide mobile telecommuni­cations system, the corporation is now looking to position itself as the country­’s fourth major tele­communications playe­r. As such, this wee­k’s episode focuses on the business of NOW Corporation (NOW), their earn...

For this episode, we are capping off our two-part series on corporate briefings—this time, taking a look at infrastructure, utilities, telecommunications and holding companies. As business operations resume and quarantine restrictions continue to ease, some companies are able to bounce back to pre-COVID conditions while others are still expecting a better performance for the second half of the yea...

On this week's episode, join us for a two-part series on what the corporates from various sectors are saying – delving into the manufacturing, retail, properties and financial industries. The Research Team at FirstMetroSec compiled information from several corporate briefings regarding trends and improvements companies are seeing in the latter part of the second quarter. Find out the latest strate...

Every publicly traded company has a number of stocks or shares that make up its total value. When a company splits its shares, its total value does not change but it ends up with more stocks at a cheaper cost. But why would companies do this? Find out what stock splits are (with global and local companies as examples) and how it’s different to stock dividends in this episode of our weekly podcast...

For this episode, we get a little scientific as we discuss the top coronavirus vaccines to watch right now. The pandemic may have brought the world to a halt but that encouraged many governments, scientists, and researchers to double the development of the long-awaited vaccine — faster than they did for the mumps vaccine which took 4 years to develop. Learn how the top scientific institutions acro...

Different companies from different sectors have released their earnings for the first half of 2020. Our Research Team recites the first half corporate earnings from the PSEi.  In this episode of our podcast series, find out this week's summary outlook of the PSEi, our stock picks, and why some companies were able to thrive in the market despite the threat of the COVID-19 pandemic. #YourFuture...

Did you know that the Philippines is currently the biggest exporter of nickel? Following virus-driven lows, nickel prices have been rebounding mainly because of countries like China, the biggest consumer of nickel, where stainless steel will continue to dominate the demand side of this metal throughout the decade. Learn more on why nickel deserves the spotlight - an overview of the its performance...

Closing at 2000 USD an ounce for the first time earlier this month, gold capped an explosive growth spurt that has blown past analyst projections. In this episode, the Research Department at FirstMetroSec delivers 5 reasons why gold is rallying. Find out which stocks are affected by gold prices here in the Philippines in this episode of our weekly podcast series. #YourFutureFirst

The US currency has been falling steadily ever since the world has recovered a bit from the early stages of the COVID-19 crisis. Despite this, the Philippine Peso surprisingly emerges as one of the top performing currencies in Asia. In this episode, we will discuss the enduring strength of the Philippine Peso, the weakness of the US Dollar, and why we should watch out for the risks facing the curr...

Also known as the Hungry Ghost Month, August is the 7th month in the Chinese Lunar Calendar where rituals and superstitions are observed to counter bad luck. The Research Department of FirstMetroSec states the facts behind this tradition and highlights how it can be more of an opportunity than a threat to investors out there.  So, what should we really watch out for this August? Catch up on o...

Many corporates are unsure of the market condition with this pandemic but some of them remain optimistic of business recovery. The management teams of corporations have shared their thoughts about the COVID-19 pandemic, its effects on their core businesses. and how their companies are navigating the new landscape. Find out what the Research Team at FirstMetroSec have compiled from several listing...

Take a closer look at the Philippine's first and highly anticipated Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) in our discussion of the definition and qualifications of a REIT, the rules and regulations set by the SEC, and the pioneer player, the Ayala REIT. Is it worth investing in? Learn more about this elemental step in Philippine investment by listening to this episode of our podcast series. #YourFut...

Get to know how Converge ICT came to be a promising company than what most have expected. The tech giant’s feats just keep on coming – starting from 6,000 residential subscriptions in 2016 to a whopping 330,000 subscribers as of 2019, and even setting one of the biggest listings in the Philippines with a record-breaking ₱35.9-B ($726-M) IPO! Find out more about the Converge on this episode of our...

On this episode of the Philippine Stock Market Weekly Podcast, our Research Department dissects the facts from fiction on PH's third telco player, DITO Telecom. Learn why it dropped by more than 16% last week alone, making it one of the most controversial stocks today. Does an increase on the capital stock showing on the company's balance sheet bear good news? Find out more on the 10th episode of...

On this episode of our Weekly Stock Market Podcast Series with our Research Department, learn the reasons why listing through the Initial public offering (IPO) process proves to be "costly" for some companies. Get to know how the Philippine Stock Exchange offers an alternative method of going public through Listing by introduction, and a breakdown of its benefits and drawbacks. #YourFutureFirst

This episode is all about debunking the expectations of newbie investors when it comes to setting foot into the world of stocks - a dose of realistic guidance on navigating your investments amidst the heightened volatility, especially during these challenging times. These and our stock picks for this week, for the latest episode of our Stock Market Weekly with our Research Department.

Get to know our evaluation on the performances of the different sectors of the economy during the COVID-19 pandemic, how you can be guided as an investor of these industries, and grab a trading idea or two from our stock picks for the rest of the week. This is Episode 7 of our Weekly Stock Market Podcast Series with our Research Team. #YourFutureFirst

Understand why the U.S. markets are on an upswing despite lower economic data. Know how other markets across the globe are responding and how this stimulus can shape the outlook of the economy in the local setting. All of these plus our stock picks for Episode 6 of our Weekly Stock Market Podcast Series with our Research Team. #YourFutureFirst

The financial significance of the Hong Kong protests explained in 15 minutes - why the turmoil between the global business center and China is intensifying, how the impact is felt across global markets, and what you, as an investor, should anticipate as these developments escalate in the middle of the pandemic. These and more for Episode 5 of our Stock Market Weekly, with our Research Department.

Let's get to know the new kid on the block: MerryMart ($MM)! Hear our take on the first IPO of the year - Injap Sia's retail operator MerryMart - in the thick of the virus crisis, plus a recap of last week's market and our stock picks for the remaining days of the month. This is Episode 4 of our Weekly Stock Market Podcast Series with Royce Aguilar from our Research Team. #YourFutureFirst

Get first dibs on our trading ideas for this week and for our third epsiode’s special discussion, let’s breakdown the tale of the two water concessionaires, on where the water privatization issue is headed to, and how you can be guided as an investor of these companies as the story continues to unfold. #YourFutureFirst

Hear it here #first: Our analysis on the recent headlines all over the Philippine stock market - the expiration of broadcasting giant ABS' franchise and the surge in the unemployment rate in the United States, how these developments can stir the market ahead, and our stock picks for the rest of the week. Here's Episode 2 of our Weekly Stock Market Podcast Series with Royce Aguilar from our Researc...

Learn about the drastic impact of the pandemic on the global economy and the PH stock market, understand the developments on oil markets and know our view on certain stocks and sectors moving forward amidst the COVID-19 crisis as we kickstart the very first episode of the Weekly Stock Market Podcast Series with Royce Aguilar from the Research Department.

This is the Philippine Stock Market Weekly podcast series by FirstMetroSec, where we will be featuring timely and relevant discussions on the Philippine stock market and economy, in the hope of providing investing and trading guidance to Filipinos. New episodes every Tuesday. Connect with us through social media with the handle, @firstmetrosec. #YourFutureFirst Website: www.firstmetrosec.com.ph Em...