KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 16): The main index of Bursa Malaysia pared some of its gains in the mid-morning today against a backdrop of firm regional markets.
At 10.10am, the FBM KLCI had risen 1.40 points to 1,609.47. The index earlier rose to a high of 1,612.04.
Losers led gainers by 449 to 419, while 435 counters traded unchanged. Trading volume was 3.52 billion shares valued at RM1.44 billion.
The gainers included Genetec Technology Bhd, Heineken Malaysia Bhd, Widetech (Malaysia) Bhd, Ark Resources Holdings Bhd, Sapura Industrial Bhd, Hengyuan Refining Company Bhd and Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd.
The actively traded stocks included DGB Asia Bhd, ARB Bhd, Dagang NeXchange Bhd (DNeX), Luster Industries Bhd and Fintec Global Bhd.
The main index of Bursa Malaysia extended its gains in early trade on Tuesday, tracking the advance in regional markets. At 9.05am, the FBM KLCI was up 1.38 points to 1,609.45.
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 16): The main index of Bursa Malaysia held its position above the 1,600-point threshold against a backdrop of strong regional markets.
At 12.30pm, the FBM KLCI had added 3.11 points to 1,611.18. The index earlier rose to a high of 1,613.01.
Gainers led losers by 532 to 278, while 708 counters traded unchanged. Trading volume was a brisk 8.28 billion shares valued at RM3.07 billion.
The gainers included Genetec Technology Bhd, Heineken Malaysia Bhd, BLD Plantation Bhd, Widetech (Malaysia) Bhd, Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd (PetChem), Malaysia Smelting Corp Bhd, Dataprep Holdings Bhd and Ark Resources Holdings Bhd.
The actively traded stocks included DGB Asia Bhd, ARB Bhd, Dataprep, Dagang NeXchange Bhd (DNeX), Lambo Group Bhd, Key Alliance Group Bhd and Pegasus Heights Bhd.