LOCAL EQUITIES firmed up on Monday as investor sentiment improved in anticipation of the third-quarter earnings season.

The bellwether Philippine Stock Exchange index jumped 1.18% or 84.64 points to 7,236.16 yesterday. The broader all-shares index likewise rose 0.89% or 39.08 points to finish at 4,398.73.

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