BURSA Malaysia’s key index finished marginally lower today amid the mixed regional market performance with the closure of the United States (US) markets for the Independence Day holiday.
At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) fell 3.40 points, or 0.24 per cent, to 1,392.49 from 1,395.89 at Monday’s close.
The key index opened 2.33 points lower at 1,393.56 this morning and moved between 1,388.85 and 1,396.33 throughout the session.
However, the broader market was positive as gainers trounced losers 408 to 388, while 421 counters were unchanged, 1,028 untraded and 27 others suspended.
Turnover decreased marginally to 2.60 billion units worth RM1.57 bil versus 2.61 billion units worth RM1.50 bil on Monday. – July 4, 2023
