BURSA Malaysia ended slightly higher in volatile trading today, boosted by continued buying support in selected heavyweight counters such as gaming, oil and gas, as well as plantation stocks.
The benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) climbed 3.12 points, or 0.19%, to 1,600.43 from Thursday’s close of 1,597.31.
The benchmark index opened 4.71 points higher at 1,602.02 and moved between 1,595.78 and 1,605.02 throughout the day.
On the broader market, gainers outpaced decliners 566 to 390, while 448 counters were unchanged, 884 untraded, and 67 others suspended.
Total turnover rose to 2.81 billion units worth RM2.07 bil from 2.48 billion units worth RM2.19 bil on Thursday. – April 29, 2022
