Snowflake's product revenue guidance for the full fiscal year came in right in line with analysts' estimates, forecasting a slowdown ahead. Source link
Continue ReadingPSEi rises further on vaccinations, firms’ earnings
LOCAL SHARES climbed further on Wednesday on last-minute bargain hunting as optimism over the start of the government’s vaccination program continued to lift the market. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) inched up by 23.22 points or 0.33% to close at 6,942.76 on Wednesday, while the all shares index increased 6.84 points or 0.16% to 4,186.76. “With [the] majority of…
Continue ReadingNordstrom shares fall as shipping delays boost retailer's inventory heading into 2021
Nordstrom's fourth-quarter results topped analysts' estimates, but the company warned that it is still working through impacts from delayed holiday shipments. Source link
Continue ReadingLocal stocks extend climb as vaccinations start
PHILIPPINE SHARES closed in the green as investors remained optimistic after the country’s coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccinations started. The benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) went up by 46.57 points or 0.67% to close at 6,919.54 on Tuesday, while the broader all shares index climbed 14.52 points or 0.34% to 4,179.92. “The local bourse managed to close the day…
Continue ReadingApple stock has biggest day since Oct. 12 after Buffett endorsement, stores reopen
The rise comes after Berkshire Hathaway chairman and CEO Warren Buffett said in his letter to investors published this weekend that his firm owns 5.4% of Apple. Source link
Continue ReadingPeso steady on PMI data, vaccination
THE PESO closed unchanged versus the greenback on Monday as the market priced in steady manufacturing activity in February and the start of the government’s vaccination drive. The local unit closed at P48.59 per dollar on Monday, unchanged from its Friday finish, data from the Bankers Association of the Philippines showed. The peso opened Monday’s session at P48.60 per dollar.…
Continue ReadingCDC panel recommends use of J&J's single-shot Covid vaccine
CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said Friday that she would "stand by to review" the ACIP's recommendation and be "ready to sign." Source link
Continue ReadingPeso expected to weaken vs dollar as focus turns to vaccines
THE PESO will likely weaken against the greenback this week on risk-off sentiment due to the recurring delay in vaccine delivery, which is seen dimming prospects for the country’s recovery, as well as expectations of quicker inflation. The peso closed at P48.59 versus the dollar on Friday, appreciating by 1.5 centavos from its P48.605 finish on Wednesday, based on data…
Continue ReadingOp-ed: A digital dollar would help the U.S. and its allies keep China in check
U.S. officials this week offered their most full-throated endorsement yet of a digital dollar. Meanwhile, China has accelerated efforts for a digital currency. Source link
Continue ReadingDuterte signs bill creating coco levy trust fund
President Rodrigo R. Duterte on Friday night signed a measure creating a levy trust fund for coconut farmers, according to the presidential palace. Republic Act 115421 or the Coconut Farmers and Industry Trust Fund Act seeks to declare coconut levy assets as a trust fund to rehabilitate and modernize the country’s coconut industry. The measure lets poor coconut farmers benefit…
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