BURSA Malaysia extended earlier gains to close higher today, with the benchmark index ending at its intraday-high for the third consecutive day spurred by buying in selected heavyweights led by Dialog and small-capitalisation stocks.
After a roller-coaster trading session, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) ended 1.87 points firmer at 1,561.29 against compared with 1,559.42 at Wednesday’s close.
The index, which opened 1.18 points easier at 1,558.24, rebounded after hitting an intraday low of 1,551.98 in early trade. – Oct 7, 2021.
