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PSEi Rises To 6,348 As Services, Mining Lead Market Gains
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MANILA — Philippine stocks ended Friday’s session higher, with the benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) climbing as buying interest returned to select sectors.
As of 3:00 p.m. on January 9, 2026, the PSEi gained 27.47 points, or 0.43 percent, to close at 6,348.14. The broader All Shares index, however, slipped slightly by 0.65 point, or 0.02 percent, to 3,607.00, reflecting mixed performance across sectors.
The Services sector led the market rally, jumping 1.03 percent to 2,554.64, supported by strong gains in select stocks. Mining and Oil followed closely, rising 0.70 percent to 16,300.56, as commodity-related shares continued to attract investors.
Financial stocks also posted solid gains, with the Financials index up 0.66 percent to 2,133.55. Holding Firms added 0.40 percent to 4,991.92, contributing to the PSEi’s overall advance.
On the downside, Property shares declined by 0.55 percent to 2,303.93, while the Industrial index edged down 0.17 percent to 9,066.24, as investors booked profits in selected heavyweights.
Market participants said the mixed sector performance reflects cautious optimism, with investors selectively positioning ahead of upcoming economic data and corporate updates, while keeping an eye on global market developments.
As of 3:00 p.m. on January 9, 2026, the PSEi gained 27.47 points, or 0.43 percent, to close at 6,348.14. The broader All Shares index, however, slipped slightly by 0.65 point, or 0.02 percent, to 3,607.00, reflecting mixed performance across sectors.
The Services sector led the market rally, jumping 1.03 percent to 2,554.64, supported by strong gains in select stocks. Mining and Oil followed closely, rising 0.70 percent to 16,300.56, as commodity-related shares continued to attract investors.
Financial stocks also posted solid gains, with the Financials index up 0.66 percent to 2,133.55. Holding Firms added 0.40 percent to 4,991.92, contributing to the PSEi’s overall advance.
On the downside, Property shares declined by 0.55 percent to 2,303.93, while the Industrial index edged down 0.17 percent to 9,066.24, as investors booked profits in selected heavyweights.
Market participants said the mixed sector performance reflects cautious optimism, with investors selectively positioning ahead of upcoming economic data and corporate updates, while keeping an eye on global market developments.
Jan 9, 2026
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