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Mining Surge Counters Declines in Property and Travel Stocks

Posted on 9/3/26

Trading on September 3, 2026, saw a dynamic day across various sectors, with significant surges in mining equities while several property, finance, and holding firms experienced considerable pullbacks. The day's activity highlighted speculative interest in resource-related companies, contrasting with broader market caution in other segments.

Top Gainers: Resource Firms Lead the Charge

Leading the pack of top performers was East Coast Vulcan Mining Corporation, whose shares (ECVC) skyrocketed by an impressive 41.82%, closing at 0.39. The company saw its price climb by 0.115, trading a substantial 6,140,000 shares worth 2,189,400.00. This significant gain suggests renewed investor confidence or speculative interest in the mining exploration sector.

Also experiencing robust growth was Nihao Mineral Resources International, Inc. (NI), which gained 20.75%, with its price rising by 0.11 to settle at 0.64. A volume of 3,320,000 shares changed hands, totaling 1,926,370.00 in value. Nickel Asia Corporation (NIKL) also joined the mining rally, with its stock advancing by 13.75% or 0.55 to finish at 4.55. Nickel Asia recorded a significant trading volume of 17,659,000 shares, amounting to a substantial 77,846,000.00 in value, reflecting strong market engagement, possibly on the back of favorable global commodity price outlooks.

Beyond the mining sector, Makati Finance Corporation (MFIN) saw its stock rise by 19.27%, adding 0.37 to its price to close at 2.29, albeit on a lighter volume of 5,000 shares valued at 13,230.00. Supercity Realty Development Corporation (SRDC) also enjoyed a 13.75% increase, with its shares gaining 1.10 to 9.10, though with minimal trading of 200 shares worth 1,810.00. Other notable gainers included F&J Prince Holdings Corporation "A" (FJP), up 12.45% to 2.71 on a 0.30 price change and 74,750.00 total value from 31,000 shares, and LMG Corp. (LMG), which climbed 10.94% to 0.355 with a 0.035 price change, generating 108,250.00 from 350,000 shares. Geograce Resources Philippines, Inc. (GEO) also posted a 9.80% gain to 0.112 (up 0.01) with 12,880,000 shares traded for 1,349,610.00, while Ionics, Inc. (ION) increased by 8.61% to 2.65 (up 0.21) with 2,745,000 shares valued at 7,146,060.00. IPeople, Inc. (IPO) completed the top ten gainers, advancing 8.15% to 7.30 (up 0.55) on 300 shares worth 2,190.00.

Top Losers: Jackstones, Property, and Travel Face Headwinds

On the flip side, Jackstones, Inc. (JAS) recorded the day's steepest decline, plummeting by 14.29%. Its shares shed 0.30 to close at 1.80, with 21,000 shares traded for a total value of 39,570.00. This significant drop suggests specific company-related news or a strong bearish sentiment affecting the firm.

Anchor Land Holdings, Inc. (ALHI) followed suit, retreating by 12.50%. The property developer's stock fell by 0.50 to 3.50, on a volume of 20,000 shares worth 70,100.00. This decline reflects potential concerns within the real estate sector, possibly related to rising interest rates or a slowdown in property demand. PAL Holdings, Inc. (PAL), the parent company of Philippine Airlines, also faced headwinds, dropping 5.69% or 0.16 to 2.65. Its trading activity involved 3,204,000 shares for a total value of 8,627,420.00, possibly influenced by rising fuel costs or competitive pressures in the aviation industry.

Other companies experiencing losses included Medco Holdings, Inc. (MED), down 6.25% to 0.12 (a drop of 0.008) on 730,000 shares valued at 87,260.00. CTS Global Equity Group, Inc. (CTS) saw its stock decline by 5.71%, losing 0.02 to finish at 0.33, with 350,000 shares traded for 117,500.00. United Paragon Mining Corporation (UPM) also dipped by 5.32%, losing 0.0005 to settle at 0.0089 despite a high volume of 87,000,000 shares, valuing 794,300.00. Alsons Consolidated Resources, Inc. (ACR) saw a 5.22% decrease, shedding 0.06 to 1.09, with 15,369,000 shares exchanging hands for 17,079,400.00. Pacific Online Systems Corporation (LOTO) declined 4.76% to 1.60 (down 0.08) on 79,000 shares worth 126,690.00. Paxys, Inc. (PAX) fell 3.61% to 4.00 (down 0.15) on 26,000 shares for 104,100.00, and Atok-Big Wedge Co., Inc. (AB) completed the list of top losers, declining 3.55% to 1.90 (down 0.07) on 11,000 shares worth 20,860.00.