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Philippine Stocks End Slightly Higher; Industrials Lead The Gains
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MANILA, Philippines — Philippine stocks eked out modest gains on Thursday, with the PSEi climbing 10.52 points or 0.16% to 6,405.29, as investors were encouraged by strong performance in industrial and holding sectors.
The Industrial Index surged 74.43 points, or 0.82%, while Holding Firms added 20.89 points, translating to a 0.41% gain. Financial stocks also saw positive momentum, rising 7.35 points, or 0.34%.
On the other hand, Property and Services stocks weighed on the market, with Property shedding 20.89 points (-0.95%) and Services slipping slightly by 1.06 points (-0.04%).
Market watchers said the gains in industrials suggest investor confidence in key sectors that drive the country’s economic growth, despite pressure in real estate and services.
The broader All Shares Index managed a marginal rise of 0.25 points (0.007%) to 3,542.30 by mid-afternoon trading.
The Industrial Index surged 74.43 points, or 0.82%, while Holding Firms added 20.89 points, translating to a 0.41% gain. Financial stocks also saw positive momentum, rising 7.35 points, or 0.34%.
On the other hand, Property and Services stocks weighed on the market, with Property shedding 20.89 points (-0.95%) and Services slipping slightly by 1.06 points (-0.04%).
Market watchers said the gains in industrials suggest investor confidence in key sectors that drive the country’s economic growth, despite pressure in real estate and services.
The broader All Shares Index managed a marginal rise of 0.25 points (0.007%) to 3,542.30 by mid-afternoon trading.
Feb 19, 2026
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