BURSA Malaysia finished slightly higher on Wednesday as gains in utility stocks helped offset selling pressure in the plantation sector.
At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose 1.10 points to 1,604.25 from Tuesday’s close of 1,603.15.
The benchmark index opened 1.81 points lower at 1,601.34 and moved between 1,600.83 and 1,609.41 throughout the day.
Market breadth was positive as advancers beat decliners 590 to 480, while 494 counters remained unchanged, 893 untraded and 44 suspended. – Nov 27, 2024
