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PSE Index Holds Ground, Remains in The Green
The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) index continued its upward trend Wednesday, edging higher as investors took profits in mining and banking stocks.

By The Financial District
Apr 232 min read


Pope Francis Dies At 88
Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor — but alienated conservatives with critiques of capitalism and climate change — died Monday.

By The Financial District
Apr 231 min read


A Vice No More? Packworks Data Reveals Filipinos Cutting Back on Cigarettes and Alcohol
Despite their long-standing reputation as recession- and inflation-proof staples, cigarettes and alcohol are seeing cracks in their resilience—at least at the sari-sari store level.

By The Financial District
Apr 234 min read


Part 2: Turning Feedback into Fuel–How Customer Sentiment Powers Growth and Innovation
In this second part, we go beyond data collection to reveal how the best brands are turning feedback into action—and using it as a strategic engine for growth.

By The Financial District
Apr 233 min read


AboitizPower Breaks Ground On 48-MW Nasipit Hybrid Energy Storage Project
Aboitiz Power Corporation (AboitizPower), through its subsidiary Therma Marine Inc. (TMI), has officially broken ground on its 48-megawatt Nasipit Hybrid Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Lawis, Sta. Ana, Nasipit, Agusan del Norte.

By The Financial District
Apr 231 min read


Supreme Court Halts Trump Administration’s Deportation of Venezuelan Migrants
Shortly before 1 a.m. on Saturday, the Supreme Court issued an emergency order blocking the Trump administration’s attempt to deport Venezuelan migrants to a prison in El Salvador before they could legally challenge their removal...

By The Financial District
Apr 221 min read


TV Could Follow Radio and Newspapers If Recession Grips U.S. Economy
As fears of a recession mount following President Trump’s sweeping new tariffs, U.S. media and internet companies face the risk of a multibillion-dollar decline in ad spending—potentially delivering a fatal blow to traditional television advertising.

By The Financial District
Apr 221 min read


U.S. Venture Capital Flows Back to The Coasts
For a moment during the pandemic, it looked as if Silicon Valley might lose its dominance in startup investment.

By The Financial District
Apr 221 min read


PSE Index Inches Up Amid Global Market Uncertainty
The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) index closed marginally higher on Tuesday, edging up by 5.83 points or 0.09% to finish at 6,145.59, amid continued market unease over U.S. tariff policies and uncertainty surrounding the U.S. Federal Reserve.

By The Financial District
Apr 222 min read


UK’s Biggest Pub Chain Sees Debt Costs Surge to Nearly £500 Million
Britain’s largest pub company saw its financing costs soar by 50% to nearly £500 million last year, as high interest rates intensified pressure on its already heavy debt load.

By The Financial District
Apr 221 min read


UK Flying Taxi Pioneer Faces Cash Crunch Despite £70-M Bailout
A British flying taxi company backed by the millionaire founder of Ovo Energy is set to run out of cash within eight months, despite a near-£70 million bailout at the start of the year.

By The Financial District
Apr 221 min read


Strollers, Other Baby Products Will Be More Expensive with Tariffs
Sam Rutledge and his wife are expecting a baby in mid-July, so they thought they had a few more months to research and buy the gear they’d need.

By The Financial District
Apr 222 min read


Hertz Says 2024 Hack Exposed Some Customers' Driver’s License and Credit Card Data
Hertz is notifying customers that a data breach late last year may have compromised their personal information.

By The Financial District
Apr 221 min read


Analyst Claims Stock Market’s "Death Cross" May Lead To ‘Resurrection’
The S&P 500 flashed a "death cross" signal this past week amid a tariff-driven sell-off.

By The Financial District
Apr 221 min read


IMF, World Bank, PIIE Slash Global Economic Growth Forecasts For 2025
Finance ministers from around the world will converge on Washington, D.C., this week for the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank (WB) Spring Meetings, as the Trump administration launches a flurry of negotiations with its trading partners.

By The Financial District
Apr 221 min read


Same-Sex Behavior Common Among Animals—And Humans Are No Exception
Same-sex sexual behavior has been documented in over 1,500 animal species. It occurs across virtually all major groups—from insects and worms to reptiles, birds, and mammals.

By The Financial District
Apr 222 min read


Boeing Jet Returns to U.S. From China, A Victim of Trump’s Tariff War
A Boeing jet intended for use by a Chinese airline has landed back at the planemaker's U.S. production hub.

By The Financial District
Apr 221 min read


South Korea, U.S. To Hold Trade Talks in Washington
South Korea and the United States will hold trade consultations this week in Washington at the request of the U.S.

By The Financial District
Apr 221 min read


Citigroup Results Top Estimates on Gains in Fixed Income and Equities Trading
Citigroup has reported first-quarter earnings that exceeded analysts’ expectations, driven by strong performance in fixed income and equities trading.

By The Financial District
Apr 221 min read


United Airlines Gives Two 2025 Profit Outlooks, Says Economy "Impossible" To Predict
United Airlines maintained its full-year profit forecast but took the unusual step of offering a second, lower estimate in the event of a US recession, calling the economy “impossible to predict."

By The Financial District
Apr 221 min read


Part 1: What Is Customer Feedback—And Why It’s The Lifeblood Of Modern Business Success
In today’s hyper-competitive and digitally driven business environment, understanding what your customers feel, think, and experience is no longer a “nice-to-have”—it’s the new battlefield for brand loyalty and business growth.

By The Financial District
Apr 223 min read


Aboitiz Renewables Protects Critical Water Sources, Plants Trees
Generating power from renewable energy sources cannot exist in isolation from nature. In the case of hydropower plants, they rely on water flow regulated by forests with thriving ecosystems and healthy soil.

By The Financial District
Apr 223 min read


PSE Index Up Slightly on Gold Surge
The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) index rose slightly Monday, lifted by a surge in gold prices that propelled the Mining and Oil Index to a hefty gain.

By The Financial District
Apr 212 min read


Swiss Franc, Yen, Euro Gain Against U.S. Dollar
The U.S. dollar has slumped against other major currencies as President Donald Trump's tariffs suppress demand.

By The Financial District
Apr 211 min read
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