KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed almost flat on Tuesday as buying interest rotated away from index heavyweights towards smaller-cap construction stocks, with sentiment affected by geopolitical uncertainty, said an analyst. At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) eased 0.39 of a point to 1,714.40 from Monday’s close of 1,714.79. The benchmark index opened 1.65 points lower at 1,713.14 and moved between 1,710.44 and 1,714.50 throughout the trading session. The broader market was almost evenly balanced, with decliners leading gainers 548 to 546, while 598 counters were unchanged, 1,107 were untraded and 25 were suspended. Turnover expanded to 4.13 billion units valued at RM3.14 billion from 3.60 billion units valued at RM2.45 billion on Monday.
“Big Short” investor Michael Burry has taken a bold long position in UnitedHealth (UNH), mirroring Warren Buffett’s recent stake in the health care giant.
The Position: Through Scion Asset Management, Burry disclosed call options equivalent to 350,000 shares and a direct holding of ~20,000 shares worth about US$6 million.
Timing: UNH shares are near five-year lows, down 57.4% from their 52-week high of US$630.73.
Thesis: Burry appears to be betting on a sector rebound, underpinned by stronger-than-expected Medicare Advantage rates for 2026 and UnitedHealth’s resilient competitive positioning.
Shift in Strategy: Known for his bearish calls, Burry’s move signals a hunt for value in a beaten-down but fundamentally strong player — positioning for upside as the company recovers from recent turmoil.
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