The PSEi rose back to the 7,000 level in late bargain-hunting following a week of steep falls and a strong bounce.
The main index added 41.19 points or 0.59 percent to close at 7,027.38 as the Property sector led the advance while the Mining and Services counters declined. Volume jumped to 1.9 billion shares worth P20.12 billion as losers outnumbered gainers 103 to 83 with 48 unchanged.
“Philippine shares climbed up on strong value turnover as investors aligned with the latest changes in the PSEi (DMC and UBP replaced MEG and RLC),” said Regina Capital Development Corporation Managing Director Luis Limlingan.
Philstocks Financial Research Manager Japhet Tantiangco said “Last minute buying sent the local market higher this Friday. Investors hunted for bargains from the market’s decline yesterday which got extended today to a low of 6,901.22.“
He noted that, “The Philippine Peso’s appreciation to above the 54.00 per US Dollar level also helped in today’s climb. Foreign funds helped in today’s gains with net inflows amounting to P351.51 million.”