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Shares bounce back, up by 0.65 percent; peso also up

Philippine Star
April 26, 2006

Shares bounce back, up by 0.65 percent; peso also up

04/26 1:20:26 PM

Stocks closed higher Wednesday, the index moving forward by 14.59 points to 2,247.14. The All-Shares market also closed higher by 10.24 points to 1,388.18.

All of the subindicators were trading in the green with mining and oil the highest gainer, up by 103.79 points.

Volume traded was at 2.17 billion shares worth 2.39 billion pesos. Advancers beat decliners, 61 against 31, with 55 issues unchanged.

At the foreign exchange, the local currency was trading slightly stronger at 51.889 pesos against the US dollar as compared to yesterday's close of 51.900 pesos.

http://www.philstar.com/philstar/NEWS_FLASH042620067205_9.htm

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