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Sectoral Swings Mark Day's Trading: Gaming and Property Warrants Rally, While Mining and Utilities Decline

Posted on 2/5/26

Trading activity showed a distinct divergence today, with select companies in the gaming and property sectors experiencing significant gains, while other segments, notably mining and utilities, faced downward pressure. Investor sentiment appeared to favor growth-oriented plays and those potentially benefiting from consumer spending and infrastructure developments.

Top Gainers

Leading the surge was F&J Prince Holdings Corporation 'B', trading under ticker FJPB, which saw its Last Done Price climb to P2.60, a notable increase of P0.42 or 19.27% from its previous close. This move was recorded on a modest volume of 1,000 shares, valuing P2,600.00.

Alliance Global Group, Inc. Warrants, identified by AGIW, followed closely, posting a 16.07% rise. Its Last Done Price settled at P1.30, up by P0.18, with a substantial volume of 1,719,000 shares exchanged for a total value of P2,133,530.00. The underlying conglomerate, Alliance Global Group, has diverse interests in property development, gaming, and food and beverage, sectors currently bolstered by an improving economic outlook and resilient consumer spending.

Crown Equities, Inc. (CEI) also gained traction, closing at P0.080. This represented a P0.007 increase, or 9.59%, with 330,000 shares traded for P24,570.00.

SocreSources, Inc. (SOC) posted a 9.48% increase, with its Last Done Price rising by P0.020 to P0.231. Its trading volume stood at 40,000 shares, totaling P9,270.00 in value.

Preferred shares of Vista Land & Lifescapes, Inc. Series 2A (VLL2A), saw a healthy climb of P6.70, or 8.75%, to reach P83.25. While only 9,130 shares were traded, their total value reached P698,876.00, suggesting robust demand for the preferred stock of this leading property developer amidst positive sentiment in the housing sector.

Philippine Realty and Holdings Corporation (RLT) added P0.007 to its price, closing at P0.108, a 6.93% gain. Its volume for the day was 2,480,000 shares, valued at P274,890.00.

DigiPlus Interactive Corp. (PLUS), a significant player in the digital entertainment and online gaming space, recorded a 6.87% increase, with its Last Done Price moving up by P0.96 to P14.94. This surge was backed by substantial activity, with 16,374,100 shares changing hands for a total value of P239,959,008.00, reflecting continued investor interest in the rapidly expanding digital gaming sector.

A Brown Company, Inc. Series B Preferred Shares (BRNPB) advanced by P6.00, or 5.77%, to P110.00, on a minimal volume of 100 shares valued at P11,000.00.

APC Group, Inc. (APC), with interests in gaming and property, saw its share price increase by P0.006 to P0.115, a 5.50% gain, with 40,000 shares traded for P4,420.00.

Rounding out the top gainers was Allday Marts, Inc. (ALLDY), rising by P0.002 to P0.040, a 5.26% appreciation. This gain was supported by a volume of 10,900,000 shares, translating to a total value of P416,700.00, as the retail sector continues to navigate a competitive landscape with potential for expansion.

Top Losers

On the downside, Easycall Communications Philippines, Inc. (ECP) led the decliners, plummeting by P0.53 or 16.11% to P2.76. Only 1,000 shares were traded, totaling P2,760.00, indicating a sharp drop even on low liquidity.

Medco Holdings, Inc. (MED) followed, shedding P0.016, or 14.16%, to close at P0.097. A volume of 2,160,000 shares was recorded, with a total value of P210,500.00.

East Coast Vulcan Mining Corporation (ECVC) registered an 8.82% decline, with its Last Done Price falling by P0.03 to P0.31. The stock saw 460,000 shares traded for P144,850.00, amid a fluctuating commodities market.

Oriental Petroleum and Minerals Corporation 'A' (OPM), a highly speculative oil and gas explorer, dropped by P0.001, or 7.69%, settling at P0.012. This significant percentage drop occurred on a very high volume of 294,100,000 shares, totaling P3,529,900.00, potentially reflecting broader concerns about oil price volatility or specific exploration updates.

Supercity Realty Development Corporation (SRDC) saw a decline of P1.80, or 7.56%, closing at P22.00. Its trading activity was low, with 5,800 shares valued at P131,990.00.

Island Information & Technology, Inc. (IS) experienced a 5.43% fall, dropping by P0.007 to P0.122. A volume of 1,870,000 shares was transacted, with a total value of P235,450.00.

Suntrust Resort Holdings, Inc. (SUN) closed lower by P0.04, or 5.41%, at P0.70. Trading for Suntrust involved 1,134,000 shares, amounting to P755,400.00. The company, involved in the Westside City Project, might be reacting to market concerns regarding project timelines or funding, which often impact integrated resort developers.

LFM Properties Corporation (LPC) also declined by P0.002, or 5.41%, ending at P0.035. Volume reached 1,100,000 shares, valued at P37,700.00.

Lodestar Investment Holdings Corporation (LODE) was down by P0.025, or 5.21%, to P0.455. Its traded volume was 490,000 shares, for a total value of P223,550.00.

Finally, Synergy Grid & Development Phils., Inc. (SGP), the holding company for NGCP, fell by P0.96, or 5.14%, to P17.72. The stock recorded a considerable volume of 4,558,600 shares, valued at P82,190,704.00. This decline could be attributed to ongoing regulatory discussions or the inherent capital-intensive nature and project risks associated with large-scale utility infrastructure.