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Commodity Surge Lifts Mining Stocks, Select Issues See Sharp Moves

Posted on 2/3/26

Trading sessions concluded with notable movements across various sectors, as mining stocks largely led the day's gains, while several property and holding firms experienced declines, reflecting a nuanced market sentiment.

Top Gainers Highlight Resilience and Speculative Interest

Leading the day's impressive performances was MFIN Makati Finance Corporation, which saw its shares surge by a remarkable 31.58%. The financial services provider closed at ₱2.50, up by ₱0.60. Despite a relatively low volume of 5,000 shares, the total value traded reached ₱10,100.00, indicating strong buying interest in this small-cap issue.

Following closely, ECP Easycall Communications Philippines, Inc. experienced a significant 24.15% jump. The communications firm’s share price rose by ₱0.64 to close at ₱3.29. A volume of 40,000 shares contributed to a total value of ₱118,490.00, possibly reflecting renewed optimism in the small-cap tech and communications space.

The mining sector emerged as a dominant force among gainers. MARC Marcventures Holdings, Inc. climbed 15.00%, ending ₱0.12 higher at ₱0.92 with robust trading of 30,976,000 shares worth ₱28,048,900.00. This bullish trend was echoed by APX Apex Mining Co., Inc., which rose 8.26% or ₱1.00 to ₱13.10 on a substantial volume of 25,238,000 shares, generating a total value of ₱326,147,008.00. Similarly, OGP Oceanagold (Philippines), Inc. advanced 8.16%, adding ₱2.70 to settle at ₱35.80, with 1,558,100 shares valued at ₱55,053,600.00. Even penny stock UPM United Paragon Mining Corporation gained 8.89% to ₱0.0049, up ₱0.0004, with 29,000,000 shares worth ₱141,500.00. The collective performance of these mining firms suggests a potential sector-wide rally, possibly driven by favorable global commodity prices or enhanced exploration prospects.

Other notable gainers included MBC Manila Broadcasting Company, which appreciated by 12.90%, closing at ₱7.00 per share with an ₱0.80 increase. Trading a modest 1,100 shares for a total value of ₱6,900.00, the media company's rise suggests investor confidence. DHI Dominion Holdings, Inc. also posted strong gains, increasing by 10.74% or ₱0.45 to close at ₱4.64, with 8,704,000 shares valued at ₱41,318,300.00. Retail player ALLDY Allday Marts, Inc. was up 8.57% or ₱0.003 to ₱0.038, on a volume of 61,100,000 shares valued at ₱2,219,900.00, while property developer ELI Empire East Land Holdings, Inc. gained 7.55% or ₱0.008 to ₱0.114, with 730,000 shares worth ₱80,700.00, indicating targeted optimism in specific retail and real estate plays.

Significant Declines Among Property and Holdings Firms

On the losing end, UNH Uniholdings Inc. suffered the steepest decline, plummeting 13.46%. Its shares closed at ₱112.50, down ₱17.50, on a very thin volume of just 10 shares amounting to ₱1,125.00, suggesting an illiquid market or a specific transaction influencing its price.

The property sector generally faced headwinds, with several developers and related entities in the red. LPC LFM Properties Corporation saw an 10.81% drop, with shares trading at ₱0.033, down ₱0.004, on a volume of 1,300,000 shares valued at ₱41,600.00. PHES Philippine Estates Corporation likewise fell 10.45% to ₱0.300, a decrease of ₱0.035, with 80,000 shares worth ₱24,000.00. SRDC Supercity Realty Development Corporation decreased by 7.44%, losing ₱1.34 to settle at ₱16.66 on 2,500 shares valued at ₱42,364.00, and ALCO Arthaland Corporation slid 4.44% or ₱0.02 to ₱0.43, trading 820,000 shares for ₱359,850.00. Preferred shares of VLL2B Vista Land & Lifescapes, Inc. Series 2B Preferred Shares also dipped, losing 5.41% or ₱4.70 to settle at ₱82.20, with 22,630 shares worth ₱1,866,530.00, indicating broader cautiousness towards some segments of the property giant's offerings.

Elsewhere, investment and resource firms also saw corrections. IMP Imperial Resources, Inc. closed 7.62% lower at ₱0.97, down ₱0.08, on a volume of 11,000 shares amounting to ₱9,750.00. MED Medco Holdings, Inc. declined by 5.83% or ₱0.007 to ₱0.113, trading 40,000 shares for ₱4,520.00. LODE Lodestar Investment Holdings Corporation shares fell 5.77% or ₱0.03 to ₱0.49, with 1,247,000 shares valued at ₱621,040.00. Lastly, CTS CTS Global Equity Group, Inc. experienced a 4.94% decrease, with its shares ending at ₱0.385, down ₱0.02, on a volume of 150,000 shares worth ₱57,750.00.

Today's trading patterns underscore a market showing divergent trends, with strong performance in the mining sector contrasting with mixed results and declines among several property and holding companies. Investors appear to be re-evaluating positions across different asset classes amidst shifting market dynamics.