PSEi inches up to 6,065 amid bargain hunting

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