The domestic companies index (DCI) rose by 0.26 percent during the week ending October 18, closing at 8 665.77 points from 8 643.57 points the previous week. For the year-to-date, the index has risen by 15.39 percent, while the foreign companies index declined by 1.24 percent. A total of 31 887 134 securities valued at P89 419 876 were traded during the week.