MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) eked out modest gains on Friday as investors selectively hunted for bargains ahead of the year’s close. Yet, trading activity remained subdued amid holiday-thinned participation. The benchmark index rose 0.39 percent to close at 6,065.64. READ: Dow, S&P 500 end at records amid talk of Santa rally Value turnover stayed weak at P2.66 billion, underscoring investors’ cautious stance as many remained on the sidelines during the Christmas break. “Still, last-minute bargain hunting allowed the market to have a flat close,” according to Philstocks Research. Market participation was also dampened by lingering […]... Keep on reading: PSEi inches up to 6,065 amid bargain hunting