The domestic company index (DCI) gained 1.44 percent during the week ending March 15, closing at 8 127.50 points from 8 011.88 points the previous week. For the year-to-date the index has risen by 8.22 percent, while the foreign company index declined by 0.98 percent. A total of 4 515 241 million securities valued at P9 849 774 were traded during the week.