BURSA Malaysia ended the week on a weaker note as investors took profit in selected technology and utilities counters following the recent three-day modest rally.
At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) slipped 4.06 points, or 0.25%, to 1,619.06 from Thursday’s (July 11) close of 1,623.12.
The benchmark index opened 0.39 of-a-point lower at 1,622.73 and moved between 1,616.22 and 1,622.97 throughout the day.
Losers led gainers by 639 to 532, with 513 counters unchanged, 783 untraded and 25 suspended.
Turnover slid to 4.58 billion units worth RM3.72 bil from 5.39 billion units worth RM4.41 bil yesterday (July 11). – July 12, 2024
