KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended higher on Tuesday, outperforming most regional markets as investors continued to rotate towards commodity and plantation-related stocks, an analyst said. At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose 7.47 points, or 0.43 per cent, to 1,733.36 compared with Monday’s close of 1,725.89. The benchmark index opened 1.63 points higher at 1,727.52, and fluctuated between 1,723.60 and 1,734.53 throughout the day. On the broader market, losers outpaced gainers 762 to 438, while 576 counters were unchanged, 1,075 untraded and 16 suspended. Turnover expanded to 3.74 billion units valued at RM2.91 billion from 3.45 billion units valued at RM2.74 billion on Monday.
Bio Osmo Bhd (+ve)
LAST Friday, shares in Bio Osmo Bhd (fundamental: 1.85/3, valuation: 0.3/3) triggered our momentum algorithm for the first time. The counter closed 1 sen or 20% higher at 6 sen, with a total volume of 5.1 million shares. Its 200-day average volume was 409,516.
The loss-making bottled water manufacturer recently completed its placement exercise to fund its diversification into hotel management business, via a subscription of a 75% stake in Intra Magnum Sdn Bhd (IMSB) for RM18.75 million. The balance 25% will be held by Impiana Sdn Bhd. IMSB is developing the Impiana Resort & Residences Cherating in Kuantan, and has entered into three hospitality management agreements with Impiana Cherating Sdn Bhd, Impiana Hotel Ipoh Sdn Bhd and Impiana Tioman Sdn Bhd.
Bio Osmo’s stock currently trades at 1.5 times its net book value. Bio Osmo did not pay dividends for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2014.
Source: http://www.theedgemarkets.com/my/article/stock-momentum-bio-osmo?type=Stock%20with%20Momentum
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