BURSA Malaysia’s benchmark index rebounded to close higher today as investors engaged in bargain hunting at lower levels following yesterday’s profit-taking, in line with gains across most regional markets.
At 5 pm, the FBM KLCI rose 6.75 points or 0.39 per cent to 1,705.81 from Tuesday’s close of 1,699.06.
The barometer index opened 4.25 points lower at 1,694.81 and moved between an intraday low of 1,693.95 in early trade and a high of 1,708.62 in late session.
Market breadth was positive, with gainers leading losers 591 to 442, while 568 counters were unchanged, 1,083 counters untraded, and 10 suspended. —Jan 21, 2025
