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Confidence at record high »

A worker cleans a steel screen roof as construction booms at a newly developed commercial and residential site in suburban Taguig Cityin this July 5, 2012, file photo. Business confidence in the Philippines hit an all-time high in the second quarter, as the assignment of an investment grade to the Philippines prompted expectations that economic growth would remain robust.  AP PHOTO/AARON FAVILA

Business confidence in the Philippines hit an all-time high in the second quarter, as the assignment of an investment grade to the Philippines prompted expectations that economic growth would remain robust and would continue to boost corporate earnings.…

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PSEi closes lower »

Philippine stocks snapped a two-day rally on Thursday with the index closing down one percent as negative news abroad triggered profit taking.…

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Peso may strengthen further to 37.50:$1 »

The Philippine peso is expected to appreciate further and may hit 37.50 against the US dollar within the next 12 months, according to Goldman Sachs, citing the likelihood of a surge in foreign portfolio investments.…

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Tokyo plunges more than 7% as Asian markets fall »

A TV cameraman shoots an electronic stock indicator outside a securities firm in Tokyo Thursday, May 23, 2013. Asian markets fell Thursday with Tokyo plunging more than seven percent as investors took profits after weak Chinese data and signs the US Federal Reserve could start tapering off its massive stimulus measures.  AP PHOTO/SHIZUO KAMBAYASHI

Asian markets fell Thursday with Tokyo plunging more than seven percent as investors took profits after weak Chinese data…

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Coke workers’ strike ends in amicable settlement »

Coke strike photo to go with t0523slb2 **MAY 22, 2013Protesting workers of the Coca Cola Bottlers Philippines Inc. stood their ground and barricaded at least four gates of the bottling plant in Sta. Rosa City, Laguna, despite a TRO issued by the court.  The workers protested  contractualization and unfair labor practices. FILE PHOTO FROM PAGKAKAISA NG MANGGAGAWA SA TIMOG KATAGALUGAN-KILUSANG MAYO UNO/COMTRIBUTOR

The three-day strike by some workers at the bottling plant of Coca-Cola Bottlers Philippines Inc. Sta. Rosa, Laguna has…

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Lenovo says quarterly profit up 90 percent »

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Computer maker Lenovo Group said Thursday its latest quarterly profit rose 90 percent as sales of smartphones and mobile…

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Switzerland eyes law on frozen dictator funds »

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Switzerland, currently in the process of restituting assets to several former autocratic countries, is working on a new law…

May 23 2013 / 33 Comments / Read More »

Survey shows China manufacturing contracting »

People walk past a logo of HSBC headquarters in Hong Kong. HSBC, the British banking giant, will pay $1.9 billion to settle a money-laundering probe by federal and state authorities in the United States, a law enforcement official said Monday Dec. 10, 2012. AP/Vincent Yu

A survey shows China's manufacturing contracted this month, adding to signs a fragile recovery in the world's No. 2…

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AirAsia net profit falls nearly 40% in 1st quarter »

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AirAsia, Asia's largest low-cost carrier by fleet size, said Wednesday that first-quarter net profit fell 39 percent year-on-year due…

May 23 2013 / 2 Comments / Read More »
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Volvo Philippines launches luxury 5-door, 5-seater hatchback »

The All-New Volvo V40, a modern expressive car, with characteristics from larger Volvos wrapped in a sleek, compact package, is now in the Philippines. This 5-door, 5-seater luxury hatchback combines trendsetting design with class-leading driving dynamics.…

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Accidental find shows Vitamin C kills tuberculosis »

Scientists said Tuesday they had managed to kill lab-grown tuberculosis (TB) bacteria with good old Vitamin C -- an "unexpected" discovery they hope will lead to better, cheaper drugs.…

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Peaceful elections, good credit ratings raise property performance »

The first half half of the year will be over in a month. Following a generally orderly May 13 national elections, favorable international credit ratings and property experts’ assessments have shown the property sector is flourishing.…

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Ads can change lives »

Some people say advertising is a waste of time and money. The good thing is, the number of people who say that today is getting fewer and fewer every day.…

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Road maps and growth »

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Are road maps necessary to achieve growth? The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) appears to think so. The DBM has initially…

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Diminution of retirement benefits »

Corporate Securities Info:

When a person retires from work after long years of service, he looks forward to receiving as soon as possible the full…

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Why Texas loves trucks »

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Forget hybrids and small, fuel-frugal cars when you’re in Texas. The Lone Star State, where I spent five days last week,…

May 21 2013 / No Comment / Read More »

Seating pretty »

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Most Filipino drivers are taught by their dads, uncles, brothers, manong (the family driver) who were also taught by their dads, uncles,…

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You don’t always have to beat the index »

The appreciation of the peso substantially helped in the decline of outstanding guaranteed debt of the government in 2012

Now that I am in the stock market, how do I know if I am earning enough? What measures do I use?—Participant…

Apr 10 2013 / 4 Comments / Read More »

‘Stock market rally sustainable’ »

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“Can we still invest?” That’s a question you often hear these days. The stock market has been on an extended run-up,…

Mar 18 2013 / 9 Comments / Read More »
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BPI to launch trust fund tracking local stock index »

Bank of the Philippine Islands is set to roll out this week a new unit investment trust fund (UITF) that will track the main-share Philippine Stock Exchange index, riding on…

May 20 2013 / 1 Comment / Read More »
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