BURSA Malaysia’s benchmark index ended the day marginally higher supported by renewed buying interest in blue-chip stocks, said an analyst.
At 5 pm, the FBM KLCI gained 1.29 points to 1,505.45 from Thursday’s close of 1,504.16.
The benchmark index opened 0.29 of-a-point lower at 1,503.87 and moved between 1,503.71 and 1,513.23 throughout the day.
On the broader market, losers outpaced gainers 513 to 371 while 428 counters were unchanged, 1,125 untraded, and 29 suspended.
Turnover rose to 3.43 bil units worth RM4.28 bil from 3.27 bil units worth RM2.64 bil on Thursday.—Mar 2, 2025
