Bursa Malaysia ends almost-flat by the end of the day

BURSA Malaysia succumbed to selling pressure and gave up earlier gains to end the day almost flat, supported by buying in financial services sectors.

At 5 pm, the benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) slipped 0.34 of-a-point to 1,601.54 compared with 1,601.88 at yesterday’s close.

The index opened 4.67 points higher at 1,606.55 and moved between 1,601.54 and 1,616.84.

On the broader market, gainers led losers 619 to 528, while 469 counters were unchanged, 489 untraded and 12 others suspended.

Total volume was lower at 5.85 billion units worth RM4.38 bil from 6.80 billion units worth RM4.82 bil on Tuesday. – Jan 20, 2021

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