January 2012
49 posts
“There it lies, waiting for someone smarter or more stupid than I am. Let my...”
– Eulogio Despujol, Spanish Governor-General to the Philippines (1897-1898), on the failed outcome of the Pacto del Biak-na-Bato.
You're a Good Man Charlie Brown in Manila
You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown is a 1967 musical comedy with music and lyrics by Clark Gesner, based on the characters created by cartoonist Charles M. Schulz in his comic strip Peanuts. Though considered a “good man” by his friends, Charlie Brown can’t seem to win the heart of the Little Red-Haired Girl, nor his friend Lucy, her crush, the piano-playing...
Ayan Na (An ode to my boss, the "benevolent...
Ayan na, ayan na Dumating na si Zorayda. Nandyan na’ng matanda, Kaya ika’y humanda na.
Ayan na, ayan na Ang aking superiora. Walang kasing gulang, Walang kasing dupang.
Ayan na, ayan na. Nakakasira siya ng araw. Nakakawala siya ng wisyo. Tiyak nga, sabog ka na.
Ayan na, ayan na Ang walang pakundangan. Dapat laging listo ka, Kung ayaw mong ika’y maboga.
Ayan na, ayan na Ang...
Daily Market Notes: TD 009, January 12, 2012
We are in a situation where positive news will have more impact on prices than negative news, except of course a default by Greece and a contagion in Europe. In a way, the market’s sentiment remains negatively biased, but expectations are slowly shifting towards optimism.
After Wednesday’s 84 point rise, the argument for a correction becomes even more compelling, particularly as the domestic and...
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Daily Market Notes: TD 008, January 11, 2012
A new high this early in the year, where the factors coming into play are no more than optimism on better economic numbers one one hand and the lack of better alternatives on the other, raises the scepter of a corrective action to follow soon after. Even the technicals suggest this. RSI(14) and STO(14,3,3) are both in overbought territory, while the Accumulation-Distribution Line shows...
Daily Market Notes: TD 005, January 6, 2012
Following tonight’s jobs market reports, focus will be trained on the employment situation numbers Friday morning in the US. Consensus forecasts have a positive bias indicating the economic recovery may have gained enough traction going into 2012. While this will be a welcome development, the outlook for slower growth remains. Furthermore, there may be a seasonal factor in the numbers as it...
Radio Philippines Network (RPN9, CS/9, Solar TV,...
Radio Philippines Network, Inc. is a broadcast television network in the Philippines co-owned by the Government Communications Group, Solar Entertainment Corporation, Far East Managers and Investors Inc., and private sectors. This station studios are located at Broadcast City, Old Balara, Capitol Hills, Diliman, Quezon City, with transmitters at Panay Avenue, Quezon City. The network was founded...
Thoughts On Renato Corona's Impeachment Trial →
“All Mr. Aquino’s party has to do is initiate impeachment based on the catchall offense of betrayal of public trust… Since there is neither established jurisprudence nor existing legislation to rely on for a determination of what constitutes betrayal of public trust, it is really up to the party in power to decide whether or not to make that call…” The “Betrayal of...
Daily Market Notes: TD 004, January 5, 2012
Everyone welcomes the good start for the year. To some, it may be an indication of the market’s mood for the next 12 months, or even just the first three. While this may not be an accurate gauge of things to come, the three-day advance has invited a second look on the equity markets in the context of the global uncertainties. This will continue to be the case in the days ahead.
We believe...
Daily Market Notes: TD 003, January 4, 2012
The market will undoubtedly find it challenging to raise optimism higher given the still shaky situation in Europe, even as the US economic recovery appears to have gained traction through the holiday season. Trading is seen to continue to pick up from the relatively lethargic pace that opened the week as market participants get accustomed to the new trading schedule. We saw increased value...
Daily Market Notes: TD 002, January 3, 2012
2012 trades opened meekly as Korean and Taiwan shares fell while the Nikkei, Hang Seng and ASX 200 (Australia) remained closed for an extended New Year’s holiday. Today also marks the first day of an extended session through 3:30pm. The PSEi surged at the trading-at-last (run-off) period, pushing gains to 25.12 points at 4,397.08. Only the holding firms sector failed to close in the green....
Daily Market Notes: TD 001, January 2, 2012
As the smoke clears and the din fades, revelries die down and hangovers overcome, it is back to reality. The new year of mixed outlook has arrived. Investors head back to the market still relatively uncertain on what 2012 equities have to offer. Trading may be light, however, with a number of markets, including those in the US closed through Monday in observance of the New Year.
One thing is...
