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| | The Manila Times Internet Edition | BUSINESS > Phisix posts biggest gain in 3 weeks (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14) |
 | | Metropolitan Bank and Trust Co., the nation’s largest lender, posted its biggest one-day gain since February 27, rising P1.50, or 5.6 percent, to P29, a level it reached a month ago. |
 | | The lender is expected by analysts to report strong first-quarter results after rival Philippine National Bank said it posted a P53-million profit, its first in 10 quarters after cutting interest payments on deposits and debt. |
 | | Shares of Philippine National Bank (PNB PM) rose 50 centavos, or 2.1 percent, to P24.50, bringing its gain for the month to 3.2 percent. |
| www.manilatimes.net /national/2003/may/01/business/20030501bus13.html (521 words) |
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