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Philippine Star
Philippine Star
Iris Gonzales – The Philippine Star November 9, 2021 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — Share prices advanced for a fifth straight session yesterday on the back of investors’ optimism on the improving COVID-19 situation, third quarter corporate results, and improved economic outlook. The benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) rose to a fresh 20-month high of 7,396.22, up 55.45 points or 0.75 percent, while the broader All Shares index gained 19.88 points or 0.44 percent to 4,510.89. Total value turnover reached P8.304 billion. Market breadth was positive, 107 to 101, while 44 issues wer…