PSE Round-Up: November 9, 2012

PSE Market Summary:

The Philippine Stocks Market was up for the second straight trade. PSEi increased by 44.38 points or .82% for the week. Total trades reached 26,090 with 79 stocks advances, 79 declines  and 56 stocks unchanged. 



GLO Core Net Income Up 7%

Globe Telecom, Inc. (PSE:GLO) reported core net income of P8.8 billion in the first nine months of 2012, up 7% from P8.2 billion the previous year. The improvement was mainly due to gains in mobile and fixed line broadband segments. GLO shares declined by P2 to P1,143.


MFC Report $227M Loss, Issues Dividend

Manulife Financial (PSE:MFC) absorbed a $1 billion charge related to actual review of actuarial assumptions. This resulted to a net loss of $227 million for the third quarter. MFC shares closed higher by 2% at P460. Dividend declaration was also made with below details:

cash                                 =                           C$.13 per common share
ex-date                            =                           Nov. 15, 2012
record date                     =                           Nov. 20, 2012
payment date                 =                           On or after Dec 19, 2012


SLF Net Income Reach $383 million 

Sun Life Financial (PSE:SLF) reported its net income to reach $383 million for 3Q2012 from a reported loss of $621 million. The positive growth was mainly due to increased premium and deposits. SLF shares closed at P955. 

cash                                 =                           C$.36 per common share
ex-date                            =                           Nov. 23, 2012
record date                     =                           Nov. 28, 2012
payment date                 =                           Dec 31, 2012


MWC Core Net Income Increase by 26%

Manila Water Corporation announced its core net income is up by 26%. MWC shares closed at P29.55, unchanged from previous trade.

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