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.
Key Takeaways President Donald Trump begins his second UK state visit, marked by royal ceremony and high-level meetings. US tech giants commit £31B ($42B) in UK investments, led by Microsoft ($30B) and Google ($6B) . Focus areas include AI, quantum computing, semiconductors, and clean energy . UK-US tech partnership aims to deepen collaboration in critical technologies, with Nvidia and OpenAI CEOs present. Political theater aside, the deal signals stronger transatlantic ties in next-generation tech. Tech Investment Spotlight Microsoft pledged £22B ($30B) for AI and quantum infrastructure, while Google’s parent Alphabet will invest £5B ($6B) , underscoring confidence in the UK’s role as a digital hub. The funds target data centers, research, and advanced computing projects. The agreement aligns with the broader US-UK technology pact signed last week, covering semiconductors, telecoms, and AI safety standards. Market ...