THE stock market broke past the 8,900 level on Tuesday with investors continuing to show optimism in the economy following the implementation of a tax reform law.

The benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) jumped 2.04 percent or 178.60 points to close at 8,923.72, the highest since Friday’s 8,770 and the fourth record high since the start of the year.

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