KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia pared gains but still ended up for the second straight session on Wednesday, supported by buying of selected counters in consumer products and services, as well as telecommunications and media sectors.
At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) climbed 1.82 points to 1,578.52 from yesterday’s close of 1,576.70. The index opened 1.47 points lower at 1,575.23 and moved between 1,573.95 and 1,582.34 throughout the day.
In the broader market, gainers beat decliners 604 to 409, while 532 counters were unchanged, with 1,013 untraded and seven suspended.
Turnover declined to 2.70 billion units worth RM2.80 billion from 2.90 billion units worth RM2.79 billion on Tuesday.
At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) climbed 1.82 points to 1,578.52 from yesterday’s close of 1,576.70. The index opened 1.47 points lower at 1,575.23 and moved between 1,573.95 and 1,582.34 throughout the day.
In the broader market, gainers beat decliners 604 to 409, while 532 counters were unchanged, with 1,013 untraded and seven suspended.
Turnover declined to 2.70 billion units worth RM2.80 billion from 2.90 billion units worth RM2.79 billion on Tuesday.