BURSA Malaysia closed marginally higher today, despite a mixed regional peers performance, as risk appetite in the broader market improved on bargain hunting activities.
At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) gained 2.94 points to 1,442.14 from Monday’s closing of 1,439.20.
The benchmark index, which opened 0.45 of-a-point easier at 1,438.75, moved between 1,437.98 and 1,443.46 throughout the day.
The broader market turned slightly positive with advancers beating decliners 410 to 398, while 486 counters were unchanged, 1,082 untraded and 61 suspended.
Turnover increased to 2.99 billion units worth RM1.85 bil from 2.80 billion units valued at RM1.51 bil yesterday. – Oct 31, 2023
