KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index closed lower today, in line with most regional markets, as investors adjusted their risk exposure amid spiralling oil prices driven by the ongoing West Asia conflict, now in its second month. At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) retreated by 24.75 points or 1.44 per cent to 1,687.90 from Friday’s close of 1,712.65. The market bellwether opened 10.57 points weaker at 1,702.08 and fluctuated between 1,682.79 and 1,702.38. The broader market was bearish, with decliners thumping advancers 956 to 371. A total of 373 counters were unchanged, 1,042 untraded and 134 suspended. Turnover expanded to 3.98 billion units worth RM4.85 billion from last Friday’s 2.97 billion units worth RM3.25 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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