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BMV:BECLE 28 February 2026

Mexico stocks on Bolsa Mexicana end flat week near highs as Televisa scraps dividend — what’s next

Mexico stocks on Bolsa Mexicana end flat week near highs as Televisa scraps dividend — what’s next

Mexico’s S&P/BMV IPC index closed Friday at 71,405.77, up 0.02% for the day but down 0.04% for the week. Televisa shares fell 7.5% after suspending its 2026 dividend, while Becle dropped up to 5% on weak U.S. demand. Pemex ended 2025 with $85.2 billion in debt and faces $13.4 billion in repayments this year. Mexico’s January manufacturing PMI was 46.3, signaling contraction.
28 February 2026
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