MANILA, Philippines - The Philippine Stock Exchange composite index eked out a slim gain of 4.43 points or 0.09 percent to close at 4,958.43 on Tuesday.
Gains were tempered by the 1.12-percent decline of the property sector, dragged by Ayala Land Inc., which lost 2.56 percent.
A total of 1.85 billion stocks worth P4.21 billion changed hands. Advancers narrowly beat decliners, 79 to 78, while 36 issues were unchanged.
Actively traded stocks were PLDT, DMCI, SM Prime, Philex Mining and Metrobank.
Top gainers were MJC Investments, Manila Jockey Club and Polar Property Holdings, while the day's biggest losers were Victorias Milling, Central Azucarera de Tarlac and Araneta Properties.
source: interaksyon.com
