SM Investments posts 9% profit increase on resilient consumer demand
SM Investments Corp., a leading Philippine conglomerate, reported a nine percent increase in net profit to P70.2 billion for the first nine months of the year, driven by resilient consumer demand supporting its diverse businesses, particularly property and retail.
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