The year’s final trading day saw the stock market hitting a new record high, which analysts said could set the stage for further gains in 2018.

The bellwether Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) rose for the third straight session, adding 23.33 points or 0.27 percent to close at 8,558.42. The previous peak was hit just the other day.

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