KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 19): The main index at Bursa Malaysia recovered lost ground and climbed at the midday break today, while regional markets pulled back from all-time highs.
At 12.30pm, the FBM KLCI rose 3.28 points to 1,579.12. The index had earlier slipped to a low of 1,573.84.
Market breadth remained cautious with 446 losers and 361 gainers, while 731 counters traded unchanged. Trading volume was a brisk 9.1 billion shares valued at RM3.69 billion.
The gainers included Genetec Technology Bhd, Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd, Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd, Unisem (M) Bhd, Batu Kawan Bhd, Nestle (M) Bhd, Mr DIY Group (M) Bhd, Tasco Bhd, Greatech Technology Bhd, Heineken Malaysia Bhd and PPB Group Bhd.
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 19): The main index at Bursa Malaysia reversed its earlier gains and drifted lower at mid-morning today, tracking lacklustre regional markets following the overnight decline at US markets.
At 10am, the FBM KLCI dipped 0.64 points to 1,575.20. The index had earlier risen to a high of 1,582.18.
Market breadth turned negative with 658 losers and 258 gainers, while 376 counters traded unchanged. Trading volume was 4.46 billion shares valued at RM1.75 billion.
The top losers included Hengyuan Refining Company Bhd, CI Holdings Bhd, Lii Hen Industries Bhd, Aeon Credit Service (M) Bhd, Petron Malaysia Refining & Marketing Bhd, Hartalega Holdings Bhd and Muda Holdings Bhd.
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KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 15): The main index at Bursa Malaysia slipped at midday break today as index-linked heavyweights, including Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) and Public Bank Bhd, dragged.
At 12.30pm, the FBM KLCI was down 3.88 points at 1,631.83. The index had earlier risen to a high of 1,637.88.
Losers led gainers by 368 to 314, while 733 counters traded unchanged. Trading volume was 3.09 billion shares valued at RM2.17 billion.
The decliners included KESM Industries Bhd, IHH Healthcare Bhd, Petron Malaysia Refining & Marketing Bhd, Tasco Bhd, Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd, MISC Bhd, Maybank, Hengyuan Refining Company Bhd, Petronas Gas Bhd, Public Bank and Hartalega Holdings Bhd.