BURSA Malaysia extended yesterday’s uptrend to close on a firmer footing today, staying above the 1,500 mark, supported by improving market sentiment amid easing US-China trade tensions, despite mixed performances across regional markets.
At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose 5.33 points, or 0.36 per cent, to 1,506.52 from Wednesday’s close of 1,501.19.
The benchmark index opened 0.64 of a point lower at 1,500.55, and moved between 1,500.40 and 1,507.45 throughout the day.
Market breadth was positive, with advancers beating decliners 462 to 426, while 457 counters were unchanged, 1,070 untraded, and 13 suspended. – April 24, 2025
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