KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index finished marginally higher, supported by strong buying interest in consumer-related counters, amid mixed performance across regional markets. At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose by 1.40 points, or 0.08 per cent, to 1,711.39 from Tuesday's close of 1,709.99. The key index opened 12.36 points firmer at 1,722.35 and moved between 1,711.31 and 1,722.63 throughout the session. Market breadth was negative, with losers leading gainers 678 to 493, while 549 counters were unchanged, 1,016 untraded and 34 suspended. Turnover increased to 4.50 billion units worth RM3.45 billion from 3.93 billion units worth RM3.45 billion on Tuesday.
The FBM KLCI fell 1.49 points or 0.1% despite the steel counters rally. The decline was in line with Asian stock markets that sank on Monday.
As at 5pm today, the KLCI closed at 1,669.5 points. The decline was even worse at 1,665.41 before a slight rebound towards closing. Across Bursa Malaysia, 1.64 billion shares valued at RM1.57 billion were traded. There were 324 gainers and 484 decliners.
Reuters reported that the decline was likely after last week's gain as investors shifted their attention from central banks to the much anticipated US presidential debate.
Today, Japan's Nikkei 225 dipped 1.25% while Hong Kong's Hang Seng fell 1.56%.
For Bursa Malaysia, the top gainer was Hong Leong Bank Bhd while the top decliner was DKSH Holdings (M) Bhd. The most active counter was Hiap Teck Ventures Bhd.
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Reuters reported that the decline was likely after last week's gain as investors shifted their attention from central banks to the much anticipated US presidential debate.
Today, Japan's Nikkei 225 dipped 1.25% while Hong Kong's Hang Seng fell 1.56%.
For Bursa Malaysia, the top gainer was Hong Leong Bank Bhd while the top decliner was DKSH Holdings (M) Bhd. The most active counter was Hiap Teck Ventures Bhd.
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