Philippine Equities: Lodestar, Alliance Select Shine; Cirtek Preferred, PH Resorts Group Take a Hit
Posted on 9/10/26
Today's trading session on the Philippine bourse showcased a diverse performance across various sectors, with some equities recording significant rallies while others faced steep declines. The market saw robust activity in select mining and food manufacturing firms, contrasting with sharp corrections in certain preferred shares and tourism-related companies.
Top Gainers
Leading the advancers was Lodestar Investment Holdings Corporation (LODE), which surged by an impressive 18.92%. The stock closed at 0.44, marking a price change of +0.07. Trading volume for Lodestar reached 7,850,000 shares, with a total value of 3,310,700.00. This significant gain suggests renewed investor interest, possibly driven by speculative plays or an optimistic outlook on its diversified portfolio, although no specific company announcement was immediately available.
Next in line was Alliance Select Foods International, Inc. (FOOD), climbing by 16.07% to a last done price of 0.325. The food manufacturer's shares saw a price change of +0.045 on a substantial volume of 12,830,000, amounting to 3,954,300.00 in total value. The uptick may reflect positive sentiment in the food sector or specific operational developments.
XURPAS INC. (X) also posted a strong showing, gaining 9.27% to finish at 0.224. The tech firm's price increased by +0.019, with 250,000 shares traded for a total value of 53,460.00.
Energy company PetroEnergy Resources Corporation (PERC) saw its shares rise by 8.18% to 4.76. A price change of +0.36 was recorded on a volume of 698,000 shares, translating to a total value of 3,193,980.00. This could be buoyed by ongoing developments in the renewable energy sector or specific project updates.
Other notable gainers included Lepanto Consolidated Mining Company "A" (LC), up 8.00% to 0.27 with a +0.02 change on 154,960,000 volume worth 40,347,200.00. Alsons Consolidated Resources, Inc. (ACR) advanced by 7.50% to 1.29 (price change +0.09, volume 49,965,000, value 62,850,500.00). Oriental Petroleum and Minerals Corporation "A" (OPM) increased by 7.14% to 0.015 (price change +0.001, volume 14,400,000, value 215,600.00). Manila Mining Corporation "A" (MA) gained 5.68% to 0.0093 (price change +0.0005, volume 95,000,000, value 887,100.00). Philweb Corporation (WEB) rose by 5.33% to 15.80 (price change +0.80, volume 12,367,300, value 193,443,008.00). Lastly, Cityland Development Corporation (CDC) closed 5.17% higher at 0.61 (price change +0.03, volume 90,000, value 55,530.00).
Top Losers
Leading the decliners was CIRTEK HOLDINGS PHILIPPINES CORPORATION PREFERRED B-2 SUBSERIES "A" SHARES (TCB2A), which saw a steep drop of 20.00%. Its last done price settled at 0.04, reflecting a price change of -0.01. A total of 200,000 preferred shares were traded, valued at 534,486.00. Such a sharp decline in preferred shares could signal specific concerns regarding its dividend yield, redemption terms, or broader sentiment towards the underlying common stock.
PH Resorts Group Holdings, Inc. (PHR) also experienced a significant downturn, falling by 15.02% to 0.181. The stock shed -0.032, trading 73,450,000 shares for a total value of 13,356,100.00. Continued uncertainties in the tourism and gaming sectors, particularly concerning new project timelines or regulatory shifts, may be weighing on investor confidence.
LBC Express Holdings, Inc. (LBC) followed with a 9.02% decrease, closing at 7.06. Its shares were down by -0.70, with a modest volume of 600 shares valued at 4,442.00. Prime Media Holdings, Inc. (PRIM) was also down, losing 8.85% to 1.03 (price change -0.10, volume 40,000, value 41,330.00).
Other stocks that experienced significant pullbacks include Ayala Corporation Class "B" Series 3 Preferred Shares (ACPB3), which dropped 7.69% to 1800.00 (price change -150.00, volume 18,880, value 34,498,700.00). Vantage Equities, Inc. (V) declined 6.92% to 1.21 (price change -0.09, volume 4,652,000, value 5,719,320.00). NOW Corporation (NOW) fell 5.75% to 0.41 (price change -0.025, volume 1,890,000, value 789,550.00). Concepcion Industrial Corporation (CIC) ended 5.75% lower at 10.50 (price change -0.64, volume 598,100, value 6,282,200.00). Del Monte Pacific Limited (DELM) was down 5.41% to 3.50 (price change -0.20, volume 43,000, value 158,780.00). Finally, LFM Properties Corporation (LPC) closed 5.00% lower at 0.019 (price change -0.001, volume 2,000,000, value 38,800.00).
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