THE FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) finished marginally lower today but remained above the key 1,600 level, amid mixed cues from the regional markets performance, a dealer said.
At 5pm, the FBM KLCI fell 0.22 per cent or 3.53 points to 1,601.22 compared to Wednesday’s (May 8) close of 1,604.75.
The barometer index, which opened 1.46 points better at 1,606.21, moved to a low of 1,599.29 before the lunch break, after hitting a high of 1,607.38 during the morning session.
However, in the broader market, gainers surpassed decliners 601 to 458, while 532 counters were unchanged, 737 untraded, and 12 others suspended. – May 9, 2024
