BURSA Malaysia closed mixed today with the benchmark index ending in the positive territory backed by buying in heavyweights, in sync with the mixed performance in regional bourses.
At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) gained 1.65 points to 1,497.68 from Monday’s close of 1,496.03.
The benchmark index, which opened 2.49 points higher at 1,498.52 this morning, fluctuated between 1,495 and 1,501.03 throughout the trading session.
The broader market was negative as losers beat gainers 395 to 373, while 460 counters were unchanged, 1,039 untraded, and eight others suspended.
Total turnover increased to 2.52 billion units worth RM1.26 bil from 2.19 billion units worth RM1.33 bil yesterday. — Aug 9, 2022
