Stocks advanced on Friday as investors took positions for an expected stream of more corporate profit results from the first quarter, and with gains on other Asian bourses and Wall Street overnight providing additional support to the local market.

The benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) rose 0.70 percent or 55.20 points to close at 7,947.25. The All Shares index firmed 0.63 percent or 28.40 points to 4,547.12.

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