Selective buying of issues of some blue-chip companies on Wednesday drove the local Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) back to the 6,800 psychological mark ahead of today’s holiday break in observance of the country’s Independence Day.

Lexter Azurin, research analyst at Unicapital Securities Inc. said in a text message that the market rose in mid-week trading because of the bargain hunting that occurred throughout the session.

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