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5 days ago |
philstar.com | Richmond Mercurio
MANILA, Philippines — LT Group Inc. (LTG) of taipan Lucio Tan is injecting P3.5 billion in fresh capital into its real estate subsidiaries to support their business growth. LTG said that it has finalized the capital infusion amounting to up to P2.5 billion for Eton Properties Philippines Inc. and P1 billion for Eton City Inc. For Eton City, the capital infusion will be done through LTG’s subscription of 50 million shares in the company at P20 apiece.
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5 days ago |
philstar.com | Richmond Mercurio
MANILA, Philippines — The local stock market capped off the week strongly, returning above the 6,400 level after a trade deal framework between the United States and the United Kingdom boosted investor sentiment. The benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEI) surged by 1.08 percent or 68.71 points to close yesterday’s session at 6,458.20. The broader All Shares index also finished in the positive territory, rising by 0.6 percent or 22.5 points to 3,762.85.
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5 days ago |
philstar.com | Richmond Mercurio
MANILA, Philippines — Cosco Capital Inc. posted higher profit in the first quarter on the back of strong contributions from its major business segments. The listed retail holding firm of Lucio Co reported a 7.6-percent jump in net income to P3.68 billion in the first quarter from P3.42 billion in the same period last year. Thee group’s grocery retailing businesses, Puregold Price Club Inc.
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6 days ago |
philstar.com | Richmond Mercurio
MANILA, Philippines — Share prices tumbled yesterday after the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) expanded at a slower pace year-on-year in the first quarter. The benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange index retreated by 1.17 percent or 75.96 points to settle at 6,389.49 after two consecutive days of gains. The broader All Shares index also declined by 0.74 percent or 28.03 points to close at 3,740.35.
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6 days ago |
philstar.com | Richmond Mercurio
MANILA, Philippines — Higher revenues boosted core earnings of the Villar Group’s listed property developer, Vista Land & Lifescapes Inc., by 11 percent to P9.36 billion last year from P8.45 billion in 2023. Revenue from real estate sales reached P16.63 billion in 2024, up by nine percent from P15.23 billion a year ago.
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The Philippine Stock Exchange Inc. is stepping up its efforts to promote investor rights and uphold the integrity of the capital market as it partners with the Integrated Bar of the Philippines. https://t.co/QHMNviupPv https://t.co/MAMn6D5pVO

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