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COL Financial Optimistic on H2 Corporate Earnings Amid Inflationary Pressures

COL Financial, a leading online stock brokerage in the Philippines, expressed optimism for corporate earnings in the latter half of the year. Second-quarter results proved more resilient than expected, with consumer demand remaining steady despite inflation and rising raw material costs.

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