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 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.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed marginally lower on Tuesday as investors turned cautious ahead of a busy week featuring the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) policy meeting and earnings releases from major US technology companies. At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) slid 0.61 of a point or 0.04 per cent to 1,712.48 from yesterday’s close of 1,713.09. The benchmark index, which opened 1.14 points weaker at 1,711.95, moved between 1,703.83 and 1,715.02 during the day’s trading. In the broader market, decliners outstripped gainers 717 to 348, while 536 counters were unchanged, 1,179 untraded, and 36 suspended. Turnover rose to 2.94 billion units valued at RM2.56 billion from 2.86 billion units valued at RM2.24 billion on Monday.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index closed higher as bargain-hunting activities emerged in banking and plantation heavyweights following the recent pullback. At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) jumped 12.07 points to 1,713.09 from last Friday's close of 1,701.02. The benchmark index, which opened 2.63 points firmer at 1,703.65, moved between 1,702.35 and 1,718.31 during today’s trading. In the broader market, decliners outnumbered gainers 547 to 531 while 563 counters were unchanged, 1,132 untraded, and 53 suspended. Turnover fell to 2.86 billion units valued at RM2.24 billion from 3.03 billion units valued at RM2.30 billion on Friday.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed lower across the board on Friday, as investors assessed the impact of the United States’ latest tariffs on imports from 60 economies. However, the benchmark FBM KLCI fared better than its regional peers. At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) declined 13.57 points, or 0.79 per cent, to 1,701.02 from Thursday's close of 1,714.59. The benchmark index opened 4.14 points lower at 1,710.45, and moved between 1,697.76 and 1,710.80 throughout the day. On the broader market, decliners outnumbered advancers 723 to 339, while 543 counters were unchanged, 1,168 untraded, and 30 suspended. Turnover narrowed to 3.03 billion units valued at RM2.30 billion from 3.19 billion units valued at RM2.27 billion on Thursday.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia snapped a three-day pullback to close 0.18 per cent higher on Thursday, as surge in global oil prices supported Malaysia’s energy-related companies, while utilities attracted investors seeking defensive earnings amid persistent global uncertainties. At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose 3.22 points to 1,714.59 from Wednesday's close of 1,711.37. The benchmark index opened 3.01 points higher at 1,714.38, and moved between 1,709.05 and 1,716.43 throughout the day. On the broader market, decliners outnumbered advancers 599 to 415, while 600 counters were unchanged, 1,138 untraded, and 23 suspended. Turnover narrowed to 3.19 billion units valued at RM2.27 billion from 3.43 billion units valued at RM2.50 billion on Wednesday.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed lower on Wednesday as investors continued to take profit following the recent rally, while elevated crude oil prices and lingering geopolitical tensions in West Asia kept market sentiment cautious, said an analyst.  At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) fell nine points, or 0.52  per cent, to 1,711.37 from Tuesday’s close of 1,720.37. The index opened 0.53 of a point easier at 1,719.84, and moved between 1,709.15 and 1,721.31 throughout the day. On the broader market, decliners outnumbered advancers 590 to 450, while 596 counters were unchanged, 1,111 untraded, and 23 suspended. Turnover narrowed to 3.43 billion units valued at RM2.50 billion from 3.48 billion units valued at RM2.79 billion on Tuesday.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index closed marginally lower on Tuesday, weighed down by continued profit-taking, although the positive market breadth indicated that selective buying interest remained intact. At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) eased 1.92 points, or 0.11 per cent, to close at 1,720.37 from Monday's close of 1,722.29.  The index opened 3.33 points higher at 1,725.62, and moved between 1,712.66 and 1,726.88 throughout the day. On the broader market, advancers beat decliners 579 to 512, while 539 counters were unchanged, 1,105 untraded, and 12 suspended. Turnover increased to 3.48 billion units valued at RM2.79 billion from 3.27 billion units valued at RM2.21 billion on Monday.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index closed higher on Friday, supported by sustained foreign fund inflows and improving domestic macroeconomic fundamentals. At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) gained 9.26 points, or 0.54 per cent, to close at 1,731.45 from Thursday’s close of 1,722.19. The benchmark index opened 2.33 points weaker at 1,719.86, and moved between 1,719.56 and 1,735.67 throughout the day. On the broader market, decliners led gainers 690 to 413, while 550 counters were unchanged, 1,082 untraded, and 12 suspended. Turnover eased to 3.44 billion units valued at RM3.04 billion from 3.68 billion units valued at RM2.80 billion on Thursday.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index closed lower as investors locked in profits following three consecutive sessions of gains, with banking and oil and gas counters leading the decline. At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) eased 6.18 points, or 0.36 per cent, to close at 1,713.76 from Tuesday’s close of 1,719.94. The benchmark index opened 0.72 of a point higher at 1,720.66, and moved between 1,712.88 and 1,724.83. On the broader market, gainers led losers 590 to 475, while 604 counters were unchanged, 1,034 untraded, and 11 suspended. Turnover expanded to 4.07 billion units valued at RM2.84 billion from 3.52 billion units valued at RM2.75 billion on Tuesday.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended its rally to close more than one per cent higher on Tuesday, lifted by strong buying interest in oil and gas as well as banking counters as investors positioned for potentially firmer energy prices following renewed hostilities between the United States and Iran. At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) surged 21.50 points, or 1.26 per cent, to close at its intraday high of 1,719.94 from Monday’s close of 1,698.44. The benchmark index opened 1.25 points higher at 1,699.69, and slid to its intraday low of 1,698.21 in the early session. On the broader market, losers led gainers 548 to 538, while 585 counters were unchanged, 1,031 untraded, and 22 suspended. Turnover expanded to 3.52 billion units valued at RM2.75 billion from 3.09 billion units valued at RM2.23 billion on Monday.

 KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed lower on Thursday as renewed geopolitical tensions in West Asia weighed on investor sentiment. At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) fell 5.97 points, or 0.36 per cent, to 1,677.64 from Wednesday's close of 1,683.61. The benchmark index opened 2.62 points lower at 1,680.99, and moved between 1,676.18 and 1,683.80 throughout the session. However, market breadth was slightly positive, with gainers leading losers 533 to 504, while 547 counters were unchanged, 1,112 untraded, and 12 suspended. Turnover slipped to 2.64 billion units valued at RM2.19 billion from 2.96 billion units valued at RM2.18 billion on Wednesday.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended marginally lower on Tuesday as investors engaged in mild profit-taking following the recent rebound in the local market, in line with softer performances across regional markets. At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) eased 0.60 of a point to 1,682.93 from Monday’s close of 1,683.53. The benchmark index opened 0.11 of a point lower at 1,683.42 and moved between 1,676.94 and 1,684.19 throughout the session. The market breadth was negative, with losers outpacing gainers 577 to 410, while 573 counters were unchanged, 1,091 untraded, and 12 suspended. Turnover edged up to 2.69 billion units valued at RM2.06 billion from 2.68 billion units valued at RM1.69 billion on Monday.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended higher on Monday, supported by renewed buying interest in banking and plantation counters. At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose 4.48 points, or 0.27 per cent, to 1,683.53 from Friday’s close of 1,679.05. The benchmark index opened 3.35 points higher at 1,682.40 and moved between 1,678.37 and 1,685.49 throughout the session. The market breadth was negative, with losers outpacing gainers 620 to 403, while 545 counters were unchanged, 1,082 untraded, and 10 suspended. Turnover decreased to 2.68 billion units valued at RM1.69 billion from 2.79 billion units valued at RM1.93 billion last Friday.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended Friday’s trade with a bounce on the back of a rally in banking stocks as investor sentiment improved following softer-than-expected US labour market data. IPPFA Sdn Bhd director of investment strategy and country economist Mohd Sedek Jantan said the recovery in heavyweight financial counters provided the main support for the benchmark index, reflecting increased risk appetite after concerns over further US monetary tightening eased. At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) jumped 17.22 points to 1,679.05 from Thursday's close of 1,661.83. The benchmark index opened 3.90 points higher at 1,665.73 and moved between 1,662.91 and 1,682.62 throughout the session. The market breadth was positive, with gainers trouncing decliners 633 to 372, while 533 counters were unchanged, 1,112 untraded, and 12 suspended.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended its gains to close higher today, supported by strength in telecommunications stocks and a rebound in heavyweight banking counters, which kept the benchmark index in positive territory despite cautious overall market sentiment. IPPFA Sdn Bhd director of investment strategy and country economist Mohd Sedek Jantan said investor sentiment remained guarded as market participants awaited key US labour market data for fresh signals on the Federal Reserve's monetary policy direction, while continuing to monitor developments in West Asia for potential geopolitical risks.  At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose 5.0 points, or 0.30 per cent, to 1,661.83 from Wednesday's close of 1,656.83. The benchmark index opened 1.99 points higher at 1,658.82 and moved between 1,657.77 and 1,666.26 throughout the session.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index fell 0.43 per cent to close at its intraday low, reversing earlier gains as a wave of late-session selling erased the day's advances. IPPFA Sdn Bhd director of investment strategy and country economist Mohd Sedek Jantan said the index traded in positive territory for much of the day before profit-taking intensified in the final minutes, reflecting investors’ cautious stance amid a lack of fresh market catalysts. At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) eased 7.23 points to 1,656.83 from Tuesday's close of 1,664.06. The benchmark index opened 1.29 points higher at 1,665.35 and climbed to an intraday high of 1,670.99 in the mid-morning session, before losing momentum in the final 10 minutes, dragging the index to its session low at the close. Market breadth was positive, with gainers outnumbering decliners 526 to 448, while 559 counters were unchanged, 1,088 untraded, and 14 suspended.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the first half of the 2026 trading year on a softer note, following a range-bound trading session as investors remained cautious amid the lack of fresh domestic catalysts. Rakuten Trade Sdn Bhd vice-president of equity research Thong Pak Leng said regional equities finished broadly higher, supported by stronger-than-expected business activity data from China and continued strength in technology stocks. At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) eased 1.85 points to 1,664.06 from Monday’s close of 1,665.91. The index opened 1.37 points higher at 1,667.28 and fluctuated between an intraday low of 1,661.80 and a high of 1,669.88 throughout the day. Market breadth was positive, with gainers outnumbering decliners 562 to 415, while 589 counters were unchanged, 1,124 untraded, and 79 suspended.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended marginally lower on Monday, with the benchmark index paring its earlier losses after rebounding strongly from intraday lows amid heavy selling in the morning session. IPPFA Sdn Bhd director of investment strategy and country economist Mohd Sedek Jantan said market sentiment remained driven by global macroeconomic and geopolitical developments, as investors weighed artificial intelligence's long-term earnings potential against rising costs, demanding valuations, and the fragile US-Iran ceasefire. At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) eased 1.83 points to 1,665.91 from Friday's close of 1,667.74. The benchmark index opened 1.04 points higher at 1,668.78, slid to an intraday low of 1,655.28 in the mid-morning session before hitting a high of 1,669.21 in late afternoon. Market breadth was positive, with gainers outnumbering losers 554 to 481, while 555 counters were unchanged, 1,153 untraded, and 133 susp...

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia reversed earlier losses to settle slightly higher on Friday, supported by a late rebound in banking stocks that lifted the benchmark index into positive territory just minutes before the market closed, an analyst said.  At 5 pm, the benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) index was up by 0.24 per cent, or 3.92 points, to 1,667.74 from Thursday’s close of 1,663.82. The index opened 0.68 of-a-point higher at 1,664.50 and moved between 1,659.74 and 1,668.75 throughout the trading session. Market breadth, however, was negative with decliners thumping gainers 728 to 334, while 528 counters were unchanged, 1,153 untraded and 65 suspended. Turnover dwindled to 2.93 billion units valued at RM2.26 billion against 3.18 billion units worth RM2.89 billion on Thursday.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended lower on Thursday as selling pressure in industrial products and services stocks outweighed gains in the telecommunications sector, an analyst said. At 5 pm, the benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) slid 1.09 per cent, or 18.31 points, to end at its intraday low of 1,663.82 from Wednesday’s close of 1,682.13.  The index opened 2.32 points higher at 1,684.45 and subsequently hit its day high of 1,685.17 in the early session. Market breadth was negative with decliners outpacing gainers 623 to 478. to A total of 534 counters were unchanged, 1,116 untraded, and 40 suspended. Turnover expanded to 3.18 billion units worth RM2.89 billion, against 2.76 billion units valued at RM2.42 billion on Wednesday.