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.
Eurospan Holdings Bhd (KL) saw a significant rise of 27 sen or 15.61% , closing at RM2 during Bursa Malaysia’s afternoon session on Tuesday. Despite the price increase, the stock was highlighted for having negative momentum , according to a proprietary algorithm that tracks unusually high trading volume and price movements . This list is not a recommendation to buy or sell but provides insight into stocks experiencing short-term momentum. Negative momentum indicates a falling price trend despite the recent price surge. Investors should note that momentum is typically short-lived and may reverse quickly. To further evaluate the stock, readers can consider its fundamental and valuation scores , which offer additional insight into its overall market attractiveness for those looking to capitalize on or avoid the momentum.