THE stock market finished on a stronger note on Monday as investors were said to be loading portfolios as more companies are releasing their first-quarter earnings results.

The benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) grew 0.37 percent or 28.74 points to close at 7,897.02. The wider All Shares, meanwhile, rose 0.17 percent or 8.04 points to finish at 4,864.39.