Market Snapshot: Construction and Energy Lead Gains, Property and Retail Firms Retreat
Posted on 3/13/26
Trading on the local bourse saw a diverse performance today, with significant movements observed across various sectors. The day was marked by strong advances in construction and energy-related counters, while several property and retail-oriented firms experienced notable declines. Investors reacted to a mix of sector-specific developments and broader market sentiment.
Top Performers: Construction, Energy, and Consumer Goods Shine
Leading the charge among the day's gainers was Concrete Aggregates Corp. ``B`` (CAB), which soared by an impressive 30.65%. The stock closed at ₱64.80, adding ₱15.20 to its previous price, with a trading volume of 100 shares valued at ₱6,480.00. Its 'A' share counterpart, Concrete Aggregates Corp. ``A`` (CA), also saw a healthy increase of 7.04%, closing at ₱57.00 after gaining ₱3.75, with 60 shares traded for a total value of ₱3,270.00. The robust performance of these construction material suppliers could be attributed to sustained government infrastructure spending and an uptick in private sector construction projects.
Property developer Primex Corporation (PRMX) also performed well, advancing by 6.93% to close at ₱1.08, up by ₱0.07. It saw a volume of 3,000 shares change hands, totaling ₱3,250.00. DFNN, Inc. (DFNN), a technology and gaming solutions provider, posted a 5.41% gain, closing at ₱0.78 with a price change of ₱0.04. The stock was actively traded with 861,000 shares amounting to ₱679,670.00, potentially buoyed by positive developments in its digital platforms or expansion plans.
Consumer goods giant Emperador Inc. (EMI) marked a significant 5.13% climb, with its shares trading at ₱15.58, an increase of ₱0.76. This strong showing came on the back of substantial trading activity, with 14,879,100 shares exchanged for a hefty ₱221,272,992.00, suggesting continued investor confidence in its global expansion and brand performance. Renewable energy leader ACEN Corporation (ACEN) also closed higher by 4.76% to ₱2.64, gaining ₱0.12. The company’s focus on sustainable energy projects continues to attract environmental, social, and governance (ESG) conscious investors, with 8,381,000 shares traded for ₱21,543,300.00.
Semirara Mining and Power Corporation (SCC) saw its shares rise by 4.71% to ₱30.00, adding ₱1.35. A total of 7,345,000 shares were traded, valued at ₱220,963,008.00, possibly reflecting favorable coal prices or strong power demand. House of Investments, Inc. (HI) edged up by 4.04% to ₱5.15, gaining ₱0.20 on 22,000 shares worth ₱111,390.00. EEI Corporation (EEI), another player in the construction sector, increased by 4.04% to ₱2.32, with a modest volume of 39,000 shares generating ₱88,930.00 in value. Finally, Petron Corporation (PCOR) advanced by 3.86% to ₱3.50, up by ₱0.13, with 8,827,000 shares traded for ₱30,829,000.00, likely influenced by movements in global crude oil prices.
Steep Declines for IPM Holdings, PTFC Redevelopment, and Grand Plaza Hotel
On the flip side, IPM Holdings, Inc. (IPM) led the list of losers, plunging by a substantial 27.40%. The stock shed ₱0.60 to close at ₱1.59, with 1,000 shares traded for ₱1,590.00. This sharp drop could be due to profit-taking or specific company news. PTFC Redevelopment Corporation (TFC) also experienced a significant retreat, falling by 22.35% to ₱38.05. It lost ₱10.95 from its previous close, with 4,700 shares valued at ₱178,835.00.
Grand Plaza Hotel Corporation (GPH) faced a challenging session, dropping 14.29% to ₱6.00, down by ₱1.00, with a minimal volume of 100 shares trading for ₱600.00. Supercity Realty Development Corporation (SRDC) also declined by 11.50%, closing at ₱17.40 after losing ₱2.26, with 400 shares traded for ₱6,954.00, possibly indicating a broader cautious sentiment in some segments of the property sector.
Everwoods Green Resources and Holdings, Inc. (EGRN) saw its value decrease by 8.70% to ₱0.042, down by ₱0.004. A notable volume of 7,100,000 shares were exchanged, totaling ₱298,500.00. Allday Marts, Inc. (ALLDY), a retail supermarket operator, also fell by 8.11% to ₱0.034, shedding ₱0.003. This movement occurred on high volume, with 6,900,000 shares valued at ₱252,400.00, potentially reflecting concerns over consumer spending or competitive pressures in the retail space.
Petron Corporation Preferred Shares Series ``3`` -Subseries ``3B`` (PRF3B) dropped by 7.21% to ₱965.00, losing ₱75.00, with 100 shares traded for ₱96,500.00. Prime Media Holdings, Inc. (PRIM) decreased by 6.00% to ₱0.94, down by ₱0.06, with 7,000 shares worth ₱6,700.00. Geograce Resources Philippines, Inc. (GEO) closed lower by 5.88% at ₱0.08, losing ₱0.005, with 3,130,000 shares changing hands for ₱252,080.00. Lastly, Alliance Select Foods International, Inc. (FOOD) also experienced a 5.88% dip, closing at ₱0.40, down by ₱0.025, on a volume of 70,000 shares valued at ₱28,050.00.
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