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Selected Stocks Experience Significant Shifts in Latest PSE Session

Posted on 1/29/26

Trading on the local bourse saw a day of notable individual stock movements, with several companies experiencing significant gains and losses, often driven by specific corporate developments or thin trading. While some firms enjoyed robust investor interest, others faced headwinds, leading to sharp declines.

Leading the day's advancers was Dominion Holdings, Inc. (DHI), which surged by 28.62%, adding P0.91 to its last done price of P4.09. This strong performance came on a substantial volume of 8,869,000 shares, translating to a total value of P33,569,200.00, suggesting considerable investor activity in the holding company.

Following closely was Alsons Consolidated Resources, Inc. (ACR), a key player in the energy sector, which climbed by 18.46%. Its price gained P0.12 to reach P0.77 per share, with 11,505,000 shares changing hands for a total value of P8,328,350.00. The power generation firm's uptick could be linked to ongoing discussions around energy security or new project developments in the Mindanao region.

However, some of the most dramatic percentage gains were observed in stocks with exceptionally thin trading. Concrete Aggregates Corp. 'A' (CA) recorded an impressive 17.90% increase, with its price jumping P8.95 to P58.95. This significant move, however, was on a mere 10 shares traded, valued at just P589.50, highlighting extreme price sensitivity to minimal transactions. Similarly, Vivant Corporation (VVT), a diversified utilities firm, rose by 15.36% (P2.99 to P22.45) on a volume of only 5,000 shares worth P112,945.00.

Other notable gainers included Pacifica Holdings, Inc. (PA), up 11.83% to P1.04, and Philippine Estates Corporation (PHES), which appreciated by 11.67% to P0.335. Both saw limited trading activity. Anglo Philippine Holdings Corporation (APO), active in mining and property, advanced 11.58% to P1.06 on a more robust volume of 3,717,000 shares (P3,834,970.00 total value), while Geograce Resources Philippines, Inc. (GEO) gained 10.38% to P0.117 with 7,040,000 shares traded for P804,470.00. Liberty Flour Mills, Inc. (LFM) climbed 8.70% to P35.00 on just 500 shares, and Balai ni Fruitas Inc. (BALAI) increased 7.35% to P0.365 on 1,780,000 shares.

On the flip side, a number of stocks experienced sharp declines. Cirtek Holdings Philippines Corporation Preferred B-2 Subseries 'A' Shares (TCB2A) led the losers, plummeting by 20.00%. Its price fell by P0.01 to P0.04, with 15,000 shares traded for P35,244.00. Such a significant drop in preferred shares, often perceived as more stable, can signal specific concerns or a lack of liquidity.

ABS-CBN Holdings Corporation - Philippine Deposit Receipts (ABSP) also saw a substantial fall, dropping 17.95%. The PDRs shed P0.79 to close at P3.61, on a low volume of 3,000 shares valued at P10,830.00. The media giant continues to navigate a challenging landscape following its franchise issues, impacting investor confidence in its PDRs.

Imperial Resources, Inc. (IMP), a mining firm, declined 10.00%, losing P0.10 to P0.90 per share, with 234,000 shares traded for P195,440.00. Millennium Global Holdings, Inc. (MG) was down 7.58% to P0.061, while Jolliville Holdings Corporation (JOH) decreased by 6.98% to P4.00, both on relatively low volumes.

Discovery World Corporation (DWC), a player in the tourism and leisure sector, slipped 6.86% to P0.95, with 677,000 shares traded for P644,580.00. Concerns over the sector's recovery or specific company performance may have contributed. Petron Corporation Non-Voting Perpetual Series 4E Preferred Shares (PRF4E) also saw a notable drop of 6.85%, shedding P75.00 to P1020.00, with 995 shares traded for P1,011,300.00. Waterfront Philippines, Incorporated (WPI), another hospitality stock, fell 6.52% to P0.43. Macay Holdings, Inc. (MACAY) and Socresources, Inc. (SOC) rounded out the top ten losers, declining 6.25% to P6.00 and 6.03% to P0.218 respectively, both on limited volumes.

Today's trading highlights the often-individualistic nature of stock performance, particularly among smaller-cap and thinly traded issues, where significant percentage shifts can occur with minimal transaction values, contrasting with more liquid counters that reflect broader sectoral or economic trends.