The domestic companies index (DCI) fell by 0.56 percent during the week ending August 9, closing at 8 572.11 points from 8 620.17 points the previous week. For the year-to-date, the index has risen by 14.14 percent, while the foreign companies index declined by 1.45 percent. A total of 1.9 million securities valued at P6.3 were traded during the week.