KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded to close higher on Wednesday on selective buying of defensive stocks after a volatile trading session. IPPFA Sdn Bhd director of investment strategy and country economist Mohd Sedek Jantan said consumer products and services stocks lifted the key index higher, overcoming lingering geopolitical concerns. At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose 3.08 points to 1,715.56 from yesterday’s close of 1,712.48. The benchmark index, which opened 1.91 points higher at 1,714.39, moved between 1,710.79 and 1,720.59 during the day’s trading. In the broader market, gainers outstripped decliners 550 to 476, while 612 counters were unchanged, 1,129 untraded, and 48 suspended. Turnover rose to 2.96 billion units valued at RM2.48 billion from 2.94 billion units valued at RM2.56 billion on Tuesday.
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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