{"id":333325,"date":"2025-07-09T00:46:53","date_gmt":"2025-07-08T16:46:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pinoyinvestor.com\/smartinvestor\/?p=333325"},"modified":"2025-07-31T01:09:21","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T17:09:21","slug":"stock-picks-for-the-week-july-28-aug-1-2025-by-first-metro-securities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pinoyinvestor.com\/smartinvestor\/stock-picks-for-the-week-july-28-aug-1-2025-by-first-metro-securities\/","title":{"rendered":"Stock Picks for the week (July 28-Aug 1, 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 ended the week slightly higher at 6,413.18 up by 1.74% week-on-week (109.46 points) supported in part by President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.\u2019s recent US visit, which secured around USD21 billion in investment pledges from major American firms across key sectors. Furthermore, the Philippines secured a modest tariff reduction to 19% from the initial 20%, in line with prevailing ASEAN rates, as trade talks continue. On the international front, Wall Street reached record highs amid favourable global trade developments lifting investor sentiment. However, profit-taking set in late in the week after three consecutive sessions of gains, prompting a more cautious tone among investors.<\/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>We expect the local bourse to trade sideways with a slight upward bias this week, as the market looks to more 2Q 2025 corporate earnings releases for potential market catalysts. Overseas, investors will be closely monitoring the US Fed\u2019s interest rate decision which is expected to remain unchanged despite political pressure from President Trump, along with the upcoming US jobs data due later in the week. In addition, all eyes will also be set on Trump\u2019s tariff negotiations deadline on 01 Aug 2025 and how this will potentially shape up global trade dynamics.<\/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. Puregold PriceClub Inc. (PGOLD)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Recommendation<\/strong><\/td><td>Trailing stops<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>1-Year Target Price<\/strong><\/td><td>PHP 36.00<\/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>PGOLD has rallied to a new 52-week high of PHP38.90, surpassing our fundamental target price of PHP36.00 and nearing a multi-year resistance at PHP40.00. The stock remains in a bullish setup, trading above all key moving averages (20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day), with the 20-day MA acting as immediate support. However, the RSI has entered overbought territory, suggesting a potential pullback. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Given that there is no upside relative to our target, we recommend implementing trailing stops as we wait for further share price catalysts. For those with existing positions, implementing trailing stops to protect profits and manage risk is advised.<\/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. Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Recommendation<\/strong><\/td><td>Buy<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>1-Year Target Price<\/strong><\/td><td>PHP 152.00<\/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>BPI currently rests at the lower band of its multi-month ascending channel, presenting an attractive entry opportunity should the counter respect this established trajectory. While moving averages and momentum indicators suggest bearishness, the pullback could be a temporary correction within a larger uptrend. In line with our fundamental target price of PHP152.00, we recommend accumulating at current levels to capitalise on the significant upside potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Accumulating BPI at current levels (around PHP123) is advisable. Take profits at PHP141 and set a stop-loss limit below PHP113.<\/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.\u00a0Filinvest REIT Corp. (FILRT)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Recommendation<\/strong><\/td><td>Buy<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>1-Year Target Price<\/strong><\/td><td>PHP 3.30<\/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>FILRT has recently broken out of its consolidation pattern, trading above key moving averages (50-day, 100-day, and 200-day). Momentum indicators are also trending upwards, signaling a high probability for a sustainable rally to emerge. At current levels, the counter is retesting its recent breakout level, offering a favourable entry point. Thus, we believe that accumulating at current levels is advisable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Accumulating around PHP3.32 is advised. Take profits around PHP3.81 and set stop loss limit at PHP3.05.<\/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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