BURSA Malaysia finished lower on Friday as investors continue locking in gains ahead of the Chinese New Year break next week, while concerns over global technology stocks continue to dampen investor sentiment and risk appetite.
At 5 pm, the FBM KLCI erased 11.31 points or 0.65 per cent to 1,739.54 from Thursday’s close of 1,750.85.
The index opened 2.96 points lower at 1,747.89 and moved between 1,738.94 and 1,751.38 during the session.
Across the market, 709 decliners outpaced 407 gainers. A total of 538 counters were unchanged, 1,083 untraded and 11 suspended.
Turnover was lower at 2.43 bil units worth RM2.6 bil from 2.57 bil units worth RM2.79 bil yesterday. —Feb 13, 2025
