PSE first-half profit up 20% to P608M

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Stock Exchange Inc. (PSE) grew its first-half profit by nearly 20 percent as increased trading activity lifted revenues across its businesses. On Friday, the local market operator reported its net income rose by 19.8 percent to P608.38 million from P508.03 million in the same period last year. READ: Bullish market lifts