KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the day on a low note, in line with the weaker regional market sentiment as investors adopted a cautious stance amid renewed concerns over rising global oil prices and potential inflationary spillover across major economies. At 5 pm, the benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) slipped by 5.36 points, or 0.30 per cent, to 1,740.22 from Thursday's close of 1,745.58. The benchmark index, which opened 2.11 points higher at 1,747.69, moved between 1,735.51 and 1,748.85 throughout the day. Market breadth was negative with losers surpassing gainers 814 to 427, while 581 counters were unchanged, 906 untraded, and 47 suspended. Turnover was marginally higher at 3.92 billion units worth RM3.46 billion compared with 3.91 billion units worth RM3.22 billion on Thursday.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded to close higher on Tuesday amid selective bargain-hunting in blue-chip stocks after closing lower in the last two trading sessions, analysts said. At 5 pm, the benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) strengthened by 5.25 points or 0.30 per cent to 1,750.56 from Monday’s close of 1,745.31. The benchmark index, which opened 3.14 points firmer at 1,748.45, moved between 1,748.45 and 1,755.54 during today’s session. Market breadth was positive, with gainers slightly ahead of losers, 590 to 583. A total of 595 counters were unchanged, 897 untraded, and 11 suspended. Turnover increased to 4.92 billion units worth RM3.59 billion compared with 4.20 billion units worth RM3.17 billion on Monday.