The Domestic Companies Index (DCI) increased by 0.53 percent during the week ending August 18, 2023. As indicated by the Stockbrokers weekly report, the index closed at 8 410.07 points from 8 365.61 points of the previous week. For the year-to-date, the index gained 8.85 percent. A total of 6 763 027 securities valued at P16 233 663, were traded during the week.