BURSA Malaysia staged a rebound from early losses to end the holiday-shortened week on a positive note, albeit in thin trading, supported by renewed buying interest, said an analyst.
At 5pm, the benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose 4.23 points, or 0.27%, to 1,556.92 compared to Tuesday’s close of 1,552.69.
The benchmark index opened 1.09 points higher at 1,553.78 and moved to a low of 1,545.84 during the morning session before hitting a high of 1,563.03 in the afternoon session.
Market breadth was positive, with 508 gainers outpacing 319 decliners while 446 counters were unchanged, 1,048 untraded, and 37 suspended. – Jan 31, 2025
