Energy and Mining Firms Lead Market Rally; Select Holdings, Resource Counters Decline
Posted on 3/25/26
Trading activity on March 25, 2026, saw a dynamic session with strong movements in key sectors, particularly energy and mining. While several resource-related companies and a land developer posted significant gains, some holding firms and other mining counters experienced notable declines, reflecting a nuanced market sentiment driven by both broad sector trends and company-specific developments.
Top Performers: Energy, Mining and Property Shine
Leading the day's advances was Swift Foods, Inc. (SFI), which soared by 11.36%, adding 0.005 to close at 0.049. The food processing firm recorded a volume of 100,000 shares, valuing 4,900.00. Following closely, Empire East Land Holdings, Inc. (ELI) gained 10.42%, or 0.01, ending the session at 0.106. The property developer saw 110,000 shares change hands, totaling 11,630.00 in value, possibly riding on positive sentiment for the real estate sector amidst ongoing economic recovery hopes.
The energy and mining sectors delivered strong performances, indicating investor interest in commodities and resource plays. PXP Energy Corporation (PXP) surged by 10.00%, adding 0.30 to its price and closing at 3.30. Its robust trading involved 4,164,000 shares, with a total value of 13,742,100.00. This gain could be attributed to renewed speculation regarding its oil and gas exploration prospects, particularly in the West Philippine Sea. Another energy player, ENEX Energy Corp. (ENEX), also performed well, advancing by 8.21% or 0.28 to settle at 3.69, albeit on a lighter volume of 3,000 shares valued at 10,510.00.
In the mining sector, Apex Mining Co., Inc. (APX) stood out with a 6.91% increase, rising 0.94 to a last done price of 14.54. The company's shares were actively traded, with 10,327,400 units worth a substantial 149,554,000.00. Philex Mining Corporation (PX) also saw positive movement, up 6.01% or 0.51 to 8.99, on a volume of 5,696,600 and a value of 51,435,000.00. These gains might reflect an uplift in global metal prices or optimism surrounding the sector's operational outlook. Notably, Manila Mining Corporation 'A' (MA) also posted a gain of 6.94%, closing at 0.0077.
Conglomerates also made their presence felt. Lopez Holdings Corporation (LPZ) climbed by 9.39%, adding 0.34 to reach 3.96. The holding firm traded 198,000 shares, amounting to 739,260.00. Dominion Holdings, Inc. (DHI) followed suit with a 7.90% increase, gaining 0.41 to close at 5.60, with 3,595,600 shares traded for a total value of 19,965,000.00. Everwoods Green Resources and Holdings, Inc. (EGRN) rounded out the top gainers, seeing an 8.33% rise to 0.039.
Significant Declines: Some Miners, Holdings, and Retail Slip
On the flip side, several companies experienced notable losses. Manila Mining Corporation 'B' (MAB) led the decliners, plummeting by 10.00%, shedding 0.0008 to close at 0.0072. The divergent performance compared to its 'A' shares (MA), which gained, suggests specific trading dynamics or investor preferences for different share classes. Dizon Copper-Silver Mines, Inc. (DIZ) also suffered a 10.00% drop, losing 0.45 to end at 4.05 on minimal volume.
Other holding and resource companies also faced headwinds. Zeus Holdings, Inc. (ZHI) decreased by 8.77%, down 0.005 to 0.052, while Discovery World Corporation (DWC), a tourism and leisure operator, fell by 8.00% to 0.92. Bright Kindle Resources & Investments Inc. (BKR) declined by 6.78%, closing at 0.55. Pacifica Holdings, Inc. (PA) shed 4.88%, ending at 0.78.
Phinma Corporation (PHN), a diversified conglomerate with interests in education and construction materials, saw its shares dip by 4.39% or 0.68 to 14.80. In the mining sector, Atlas Consolidated Mining and Development Corporation (AT) also closed lower by 4.23%, dropping 0.27 to 6.12, trading a significant 2,411,600 shares for a value of 15,269,400.00. This mixed performance within the mining sector underscores the diverse factors influencing individual mining companies, from commodity prices to specific operational challenges or investor sentiment.
Finally, tech firm Xurpas Inc. (X) retreated by 4.17% to 0.23, while Merrymart Consumer Corp. (MM), a retail operator, closed 3.75% lower at 0.385. These declines suggest that investors may be exercising caution in certain digital and consumer discretionary segments.
Overall, the market on this particular day showcased a clear preference for energy and select mining stocks, alongside real estate, while other sectors and specific resource companies faced downward pressure, indicating a selective investment environment.
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