Bursa Malaysia extended Wednesday's gains to end slightly higher on Thursday on improved risk appetite, taking cue from the Wall Street performance overnight, dealers said.
Bursa Malaysia turned higher at midday on better buying support, led by technology and financed-linked counters, analysts said. At 12.30pm, the benchmark index was 1.2 points firmer at 1,607.17, compared to Monday's close of 1,605.97.
Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session higher in line with most regional peers, coupled with continued buying activities in index-linked counters led by Public Bank Bhd, Hartalega Holdings Bhd and CIMB Group Holdings Bhd.
Based on corporate announcements and news flow today, companies in focus on Friday (Sept 17) may include: MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd, FGV Holdings Bhd, AirAsia X Bhd, Tri-Mode Systems (M) Bhd, Nestcon Bhd, Destini Bhd, Pasukhas Group Bhd, Cahya Mata Sarawak Bhd (CMSB), Key Alliance Group Bhd and Macpie Bhd.