Stocks fall further amid COVID risks

The local stock market dropped further yesterday as investors seek better opportunities in countries that are better at handling the pandemic. The PSEi shed 23.86 points or 0.37 percent to close at 6,415.53 as all sub-indices fell across the board. Volume remained anemic at 3.66 billion shares worth ₱5.65 billion as losers beat gainers 127 to 71 with 46 unchanged. (James A. Loyola)