{"id":331782,"date":"2025-03-06T14:36:28","date_gmt":"2025-03-06T06:36:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pinoyinvestor.com\/smartinvestor\/?p=331782"},"modified":"2025-03-06T14:36:31","modified_gmt":"2025-03-06T06:36:31","slug":"stock-picks-for-the-week-march-3-7-2025-by-first-metro-securities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pinoyinvestor.com\/smartinvestor\/stock-picks-for-the-week-march-3-7-2025-by-first-metro-securities\/","title":{"rendered":"Stock Picks for the week (March 3-7, 2025) by First Metro Securities"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Market Recap: Stock market last week<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The PSEi closed the week in the red to 5,997.97, lower by -1.64% week-on-week. There were key positive developments, such as the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas&#8217; (BSP) decision to cut the reserve requirement ratio (RRR) by 200bps for large banks (down to 5%) and 150bps for digital banks (down to 2.5%) effective on 28 Mar 2025, as well as the Philippines&#8217; removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) gray list. However, these were offset by the announcement of Trump Tariffs and the implementation of the MSCI Quarterly Rebalancing results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:26px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PSE outlook this week<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The market is set to rebound this week due to bargain hunting and as overhang from MSCI February Quarterly Rebalancing exercise fades. Investors may shift their focus toward the release of key economic data and full-year earnings reports, where positives could emerge. Nevertheless, uncertainties regarding US support for Ukraine and its allies, along with new tariffs \u2013 including the looming 25% increase on imports from Canada and Mexico beginning 4 Mar 2025 and an additional 10% on Chinese imports \u2013 are downside risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:26px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stock Picks this week<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Ayala Land, Inc. (ALI)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Recommendation<\/strong><\/td><td>Buy on breakout<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>1-Year Target Price<\/strong><\/td><td>PHP 38.50<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Price action reflects evident bearishness, highlighted by the death cross formation between the 100-day and 200-day moving averages (MA). Momentum indicators remain weak, with sustained high selling volume reinforcing the downtrend. While a rebound from the PHP22.00 support is possible, confirmation of buying momentum is needed, making a gradual accumulation strategy more favourable at this stage. Since its decline that began in Oct 2024, the 20-day MA has acted as immediate resistance, and a break above this level may confirm a price recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Accumulating ALI once it breaks above the 20-day MA (PHP23.83) is advisable. Take profits at PHP27.41 and set stop loss limits at PHP21.92.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:26px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Emperador Inc. (EMI)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Recommendation<\/strong><\/td><td>Buy on support<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>1-Year Target Price<\/strong><\/td><td>PHP 16.20<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>EMI has fallen sharply, reaching its 52-week low of PHP 11.28, and trading beneath its 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages (MA). The RSI indicates that the counter is deeply oversold, potentially signaling a short-term bounce or consolidation. Meanwhile, the MACD line is still below the signal line but appears to be converging, suggesting that bearish momentum may be weakening. A crossover above the signal line, coupled with an upward movement in the RSI, could signal a potential bullish reversal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Accumulating EMI on support between PHP12.72 and PHP11.92 is advisable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:26px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3.\u00a0BDO Unibank Inc. (BDO)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Recommendation<\/strong><\/td><td>Buy on pullback<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>1-Year Target Price<\/strong><\/td><td>PHP 167.00<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>BDO is on a bullish momentum after breaking above its PHP146.80 resistance and is now testing the PHP156.82 level, trading above all key moving averages (MAs) 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day). On momentum indicators, MACD is above the signal line indicating strengthening of the stock, however, with the RSI approaching the oversold levels, BDO might be due for a pullback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Accumulate BDO once it pulls back around PHP140.00 level. Take profit around PHP161.00 and set stop loss limit at PHP128.80.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:26px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\"><em><em>This report is prepared by PinoyInvestor\u2019s partner broker below. 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