THE FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) reversed yesterday’s gains to close lower on Wednesday as investors took profit amid the negative performance of its regional peers.
At 5pm, the FBM KLCI fell 14.96 points or 0.92 per cent to end at its intraday low of 1,614.83 from Tuesday’s close of 1,629.79.
The benchmark index opened 0.87 of-a-point easier at 1,628.92 and hit an intraday high of 1,631.15 during the early morning session.
Decliners trounced advancers 827 to 285 on the broader market, while 497 counters were unchanged, 761 untraded, and 10 others suspended. – Jan 8, 2025
