The domestic companies index (DCI) declined by 1.08 percent during the week ending December 14, closing at 8 947.38 points from 8 851.83 points the previous week. For the year-to-date, the index has risen by 19.14 percent, while the foreign companies index declined by 1.05 percent. A total of 3 906 095 securities valued at P16 893 444 were traded during the week.