The domestic companies index (DCI) gained 1.07 percent during the week ending March 1, closing at 7 945.98 points from 7 861.91 points the previous week. For the year-to-date the index has risen by 5.80 percent, while the foreign company index declined by 0.98 percent. A total of 8 973 593 million securities valued at P32 408 841 million were traded during the week.