KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded to end higher today with the benchmark FBM KLCI reclaiming the 1,700 psychological level, supported by improved global sentiment after US President Donald Trump signalled a potential de-escalation of the Iran conflict, alongside Malaysia’s stronger Industrial Production Index (IPI) data. At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) increased 27.51 points, or 1.64 per cent, to 1,701.68 from yesterday’s close of 1,674.17. The benchmark index opened 10.68 points higher at 1,684.85, its lowest point today, and hit a high of 1,703.61 in the late afternoon session. Market breadth was positive, with gainers thumping losers 929 to 382. A total of 361 counters were unchanged, 982 untraded and 19 suspended. Turnover declined to 3.60 billion units worth RM3.75 billion from yesterday’s 5.52 billion units worth RM5.87 billion.
The FTSE Singapore Straits Times Index experienced mixed movements on Friday, Dec 20, 2024, with notable performances from various sectors.
Key Market Highlights
Top Movers on STI
- Top Gainer:
- Singtel (Z74.SG):
- +0.65% to close at S$3.12.
- Top Loser:
- JMH USD (J36.SG):
- -2.33% to end at S$40.23.
REIT Movers
- Top Gainer:
- BHG Retail REIT (BMGU.SG):
- +12.5% to close at S$0.45.
- Top Loser:
- DigiCore REIT USD (DCRU.SG):
- -3.36% to end at S$0.575.
Most Actively Traded Stock
- DBS (D05.SG):
- Declined 1.34% to close at S$42.82.
- Recorded a turnover of S$214.58 million.
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