FBM KLCI - at fresh record high

Stocks on Bursa Malaysia ended higher yesterday, with the benchmark FBMKLCI closing at an all-time high of 1,872.52, up 11.46 points or 0.62%, lifted by gains in heavyweight blue-chips. The local bourse, aided by year-end window-dressing activity, rose in line with regional markets amid positive sentiments after Wall Street ended little changed on Friday, and major US equity markets remain fluctuating near record highs on the back of better economic reports. Advancers led decliners by 448 to 343, with 297 counters unchanged. Volume rose to 1.28 billion shares worth RM1.26 billion from Friday's 1.18 billion shares valued at RM1.28 billion. ...Read more>>

FBM KLCI - in bullish mood

Stocks on Bursa Malaysia closed broadly higher last Friday with the benchmark FBMKLCI closing at a fresh record closing high of 1,861.06 after touching an all-time intraday high of 1,862.63 on continued year-end window-dressing activity. The FBMKLCI rose 16.96 points or 0.92% after fluctuating between 1,843.90 and 1,862.63 throughout the day. On a weekly basis, the benchmark index rose 23.03 points or 1.25% from 1,838.03. Market breadth was positive with 496 gainers against 261 losers while 335 were unchanged. Volume rose to 1.18 billion shares worth RM1.28 billion from 905.01 million shares worth RM818.25 million on Thursday. Weekly total turnover fell to 3.93 billion shares worth RM3.78 billion from previous week’s 5.36 billion shares worth RM7.6 billion. ...Read more>>

FBM KLCI - higher on strong rebound

Stocks on Bursa Malaysia closed higher yesterday on persistent buying interest in selected blue-chips and key heavyweights. The FBMKLCI rose by 8.61 points or 0.47% to settle at 1,844.1, after moving between 1,828.48 and 1,846.49 throughout the day. Market breadth was positive with 414 gainers against 338 losers while 299 were unchanged. Volume declined to 905.01 million shares worth RM818.25 million compared with 925.20 million shares worth RM758.92 million on Tuesday. ...Read more>>

FBM KLCI - rebounded to close higher

Stocks on Bursa Malaysia closed higher on Tuesday with buying interest seen in key heavyweights and blue-chips, in line with bullish regional sentiment and year-end window dressing. The FBMKLCI finished the day at 1,835.49, up 2.63 points or 0.14% from Monday's close, after hovering between 1,833.52 and 1,840.34 throughout the day. Gainers led losers by 373 to 346, with 328 counters unchanged. Volume rose slightly to 925.20 million shares worth RM758.91 million from Monday’s 919.93 million shares worth RM919.45 million. ...Read more>>

FBM KLCI - lower on extended profit-taking

Stocks on Bursa Malaysia extended their losses to close lower yesterday on continuous selling by foreign investors, in response to the US Federal Reserve’s recent announcement to taper its aggressive bond-buying programme. The FBM KLCI finished the day at 1,832.86, down 5.17 points or 0.28% from Friday's close after hovering between 1,829.22 and 1,840.17. Market breadth was negative with 456 losers against 293 gainers, while 311 were unchanged. Daily turnover fell to 919.931 million shares worth RM919.456 million from last Friday’s 980.253 million shares worth RM1.366 billion. ...Read more>>

FBM KLCI - likely to consolidate

Stocks on Bursa Malaysia continued their downtrend to close lower last Friday, dampened by subdued demand from investors, as many investors were on the sidelines ahead of the weekend and Christmas celebration this week, and this reflected in the day's low volume transaction. The FBMKLCI finished the day 8.15 points or 0.44% lower at 1,838.03 after opening 2.61 points higher at 1,848.79. On a weekly basis, the key index fell 2.32 points from last Friday’s 1,840.35 after registering an all- time high of 1,851.94. Losers trounced gainers by 506 to 261, while 313 counters were unchanged. Daily volume fell to 980.253 million shares worth RM1.366 billion from Thursday's 1.062 billion shares worth RM1.559 billion. Weekly turnover slipped to 5.36 billion shares worth RM7.6 billion from previous week’s 5.96 billion shares worth RM8.87 billion. ...Read more>>

FBM KLCI - lower on continued profit-taking

Stocks on Bursa Malaysia closed broadly lower yesterday with the benchmark FBMKLCI losing 1.32 points or 0.07% to close at 1,846.18, dragged down mainly by IOICORP which fell as much as 5% as the stock traded ex-entitlement yesterday. The benchmark index fluctuated between a range of 1,845.17 and 1,851.53 during the day. Losers outnumbered gainers by 392 to 338 while 350 counters were unchanged. Volume slid to 1.062 billion shares worth RM1.559 billion from Wednesday's 1.085 billion shares worth RM1.632 billion. ...Read more>>

FBM KLCI - lower on mild profit-taking

Stocks on Bursa Malaysia ended easier yesterday on mild profit-taking in selected blue-chips following recent gains, which saw the key index mark a new high of 1,851.94. The local market was also cautious with market players staying on the sideline as all focus shifted to the on-going Federal Reserve policy meeting. The benchmark FBMKLCI closed 3.4 points or 0.18% lower at 1,847.5 after fluctuating between 1,841.66 and 1,849.43 throughout the day.  Losers thumped gainers by 433 to 326, with 313 counters unchanged. Volume increased to 1.085 billion shares, worth RM1.632 billion, from Tuesday's 1.081 billion shares, worth RM1.545 billion. ...Read more>>

FBM KLCI - at fresh record high on window-dressing activity

Stocks on Bursa Malaysia closed higher yesterday with the benchmark FBMKLCI closed off best after touching an all-time high of 1,851.94 points, boosted by window-dressing activities by fund managers. The FBMKLCI ended with a gain of 13.02 points or 0.71% at 1,850.90, after fluctuating between 1,837.22 points and 1,851.94 points throughout the day, surpassing the previous record of 1,846.92 points registered on Dec 10. Gainers thumped losers by 388 to 362, with 335 counters unchanged. Volume slipped to 1.081 billion shares, worth RM1.545 billion, from Monday's 1.148 billion shares worth RM1.49 billion. ...Read more>>

FBM KLCI - in consolidation mode

Stocks on Bursa Malaysia retreated from last Friday’s gains to close easier yesterday. However, window-dressing activities in selected heavyweights and index-linked counters limited the fall. The FBMKLCI ended 2.47 points lower at 1,837.88, after fluctuating between 1,834.11 and 1,841.81 throughout the day. Losers outnumbered gainers by 467 to 285, with 298 counters unchanged. Volume slipped to 1.148 billion shares worth RM1.49 billion from Friday's 1.182 billion shares worth RM1.68 billion. ...Read more>>

FBM KLCI - likely to stay bullish

Stocks on Bursa Malaysia rebounded to close higher last Friday, lifted by buying interest in selected blue-chips. The FBMKLCI finished 6.48 points or 0.35% higher at 1,840.35, after fluctuating between 1,831.1 and 1,843.48 throughout the day. On a weekly basis, the benchmark index gained 13.40 points or 0.73% from previous Friday’s 1,826.95. Gainers led losers by 368 to 362, with 348 unchanged. Volume rose to 1.182 billion shares, worth RM1.68 billion, from Thursday's 1.073 billion shares worth RM1.638 billion. However, weekly total turnover slipped to 5.96 billion shares worth RM8.87 billion from 5.97 billion shares worth RM8.47 billion last week.

FBM KLCI - lower on profit-taking correction

Stocks on Bursa Malaysia closed lower yesterday on weak market sentiment amid negative external developments, extending losses to two consecutive days after hitting a new record high on Tuesday. The FBMKLCI ended 8.95 points or 0.49% lower at 1,833.87, after fluctuating between 1,833.12 and 1,840.54 with losses mostly seen in key heavyweights. Losers led gainers by 407 to 320, with 335 counters unchanged. Volume slipped to 1.073 billion shares worth RM1.638 billion from Wednesday's 1.157 billion shares worth RM2.077 billion. ...Read more>>

FBM KLCI - retreats on profit-taking activities

Stocks on Bursa Malaysia retreated to close lower yesterday, dampened by profit-taking activities following its recent gains, and jitters on expectation that the Federal Reserve could soon begin scaling back its stimulus programme, ahead of the policy meeting next week, also influenced the day's performance. The FBMKLCI finished 1.03 points or 0.06% lower at 1,842.82 after fluctuating between 1,839.73 and 1,845.69 throughout the day. Losers outnumbered gainers by 420 to 334, with 333 counters unchanged. Volume fell to 1.157 billion shares, worth RM2.077 billion, from Tuesday's 1.398 billion shares worth RM2.012 billion. ...Read more>>

FBM KLCI - at new record high

Stocks on Bursa Malaysia continued the bullish performance yesterday, with the FBMKLCI closing at a new high of 1,843.85, on follow-through buying amid foreign fund inflows. The benchmark index which opened at 1,837.8, also posted a new all-time intra-day high of 1,846.92, before ending 1.98 points or 0.11% higher, lifted by gains in heavyweight counters. Gainers edged losers by 391 to 375, with 317 counters unchanged. Volume transacted rose to 1.398 billion shares worth RM2.012 billion, from 1.144 billion shares worth RM1.455 billion on Monday. ...Read more>>

FBM KLCI - at fresh record high

Stocks on Bursa Malaysia closed on a bullish note yesterday, with the FBMKLCI closing with a gain of 14.92 points or 0.82% at a new high of 1,841.87, boosted by "window-dressing" activities by local funds. The strong gains in the local bourse were also in tandem with its regional peers which were mostly influenced by Wall Street's good overnight performance. The last all-time high was registered on last Friday at 1,826.95. The FBM KLCI also recorded a new all-time intra-day high of 1,843.62. Gainers edged losers 457 to 294, with 320 counters unchanged. Volume transacted rose to 1.144 billion shares worth RM1.455 billion, from 1.03 billion shares worth RM1.61 billion transacted on last Friday. ...Read more>>

FBM KLCI - lower on profit-taking

Stocks on Bursa Malaysia closed lower yesterday on last-minute sell-off as investors feel the FBMKLCI is already richly-valued following previous day’s record high. The benchmark index fell 10 minutes before closing and ended 2.39 points or 0.13% lower at 1,821.9 after hovering between 1,819.96 and 1,828.46. Losers led gainers by 394 to 347, with 319 counters unchanged. Volume transacted totaled 1.19 billion shares worth RM1.54 billion against Tuesday’s 1.24 billion shares worth RM2.1 billion. ...Read more>>

FBM KLCI - at new all-time high lifted by TNB

Stocks on Bursa Malaysia closed mixed yesterday but the benchmark FBMKLCI closed at a new all-time high of 1,824.29, surpassing an all-time high of 1,818.93 registered on Oct 24, lifted by gains in heavyweight Tenaga Nasional Berhad as market players cheered the government's continuous subsidy rationalisation through electricity tariff review. The FBMKLCI closed 6.14 points or 0.34% higher at 1,824.29 after hovering between 1,821.66 and 1,840.12. Losers led gainers by 445 to 325, with 324 counters unchanged. Total turnover fell to 1.24 billion shares worth RM2.1 billion from 1.25 billion shares valued at RM1.39 billion on Monday. ...Read more>>

FBM KLCI - nears new high

Stocks on Bursa Malaysia ended mixed yesterday amid window-dressing and lack of direction from Wall Street last week dampening sentiment. However, strong buying momentum in selected heavyweights pushed the FBMKLCI 5.43 points or 0.30% higher to close at 1,818.15, near the all-time high of 1,818.93 registered on October 24th. Market breadth was negative with losers led gainers by 474 to 284, and 290 counters were unchanged. Total turnover declined to 1.25 billion shares valued at RM1.39 billion from 1.19 billion shares valued at RM1.52 billion on last Friday. ...Read more>>

FBM KLCI - likely to move higher

Stocks on Bursa Malaysia closed mixed last Friday off their intra-day low with the benchmark FBMKLCI making a gain of 5.12 points or 0.28% to 1,812.72 after hovering between 1,804.27 and 1,812.72 during the entire trading session. On a weekly basis, the FBMKLCI rose 18.2 points or 1.01% from previous Friday’s 1,794.52. Losers led gainers by 402 to 347 with 315 counters unchanged. Total turnover declined to 1.19 billion shares worth RM1.52 billion from 1.28 billion shares worth RM1.35 billion on Thursday. Weekly total turnover rose to 7.85 billion shares, worth RM9.46 billion, from last week's 6.172 billion shares worth RM6.707 billion. ...Read more>>

FBM KLCI - signs of turning bullish

Stocks on Bursa Malaysia closed mixed yesterday while the benchmark index ended 0.5 percent higher, lifted by gains in selected heavyweights. The FBMKLCI gained 9.14 points or 0.51% to 1,807.60 after hovering between 1,799.88 and 1,807.60 during the trading session. Losers led gainers by 380 to 340 with 333 unchanged. Total turnover declined to 1.28 billion shares worth RM1.35 billion from 1.49 billion shares valued at RM2.03 billion on Wednesday. ...Read more>>

FBM KLCI - marginally higher amid consolidation

Stocks on Bursa Malaysia ended in positive territory yesterday, lifted by gains in selected blue chips. The FBMKLCI gained 0.33 point or 0.02% to 1,798.46 after hovering between 1,792.21 and 1,799.82 throughout the day. Losers led gainers by 471 to 300, with 307 counters unchanged. Total turnover declined to 1.49 billion shares valued at RM2.03 billion from the 2.12 billion shares worth RM2.67 billion on Tuesday. ...Read more>>

FBM KLCI - remained in consolidation mode

Stocks on Bursa Malaysia, which got off to a cautious start, inched slightly higher at close yesterday, reflecting the lacklustre market sentiments. The FBMKLCI ended 0.16 point or 0.01% higher at 1,798.13 after hovering between 1,796.25 and 1,802.78 during the entire trading session. Losers led gainers by 467 to 347, with 314 counters unchanged. Total turnover rose to 2.12 billion shares worth RM2.67 billion from 1.74 billion shares worth RM1.88 billion on Monday. ...Read more>>

FBM KLCI - higher in line with regional marts

Stocks on Bursa Malaysia closed higher yesterday in line with most Asian bourses following Wall Street's record finish last Friday. The positive sentiment was also prompted by Moody's upgrade of the outlook of the Malaysian government debt from stable to positive. The FBMKLCI ended 3.45 points or 0.19% higher at 1,797.97 after moving between 1,795.71 and 1,806.13. Gainers led losers by 449 to 342 with 303 counters unchanged. Turnover rose to 1.74 billion shares worth RM1.88 billion from last Friday's 1.5 billion shares worth RM1.69 billion. ...Read more>>

FBM KLCI - likely to move sideways range-bound

Stocks on Bursa Malaysia recovered after two days of poor performance to close mixed last Friday following the positive gains on Wall Street. Key indices on Wall Street were up between 0.7 percent and 1.2 percent, driven primarily by better job market report. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 16,000 for the first time to reach a new record high. The FBMKLCI ended 0.13 of a point or 0.01% lower at 1,794.52 from Thursday's 1,794.65, after hovering between 1,791.31 and 1,795.75 throughout the day. On a weekly basis, the FBM KLCI ended 4.65 points higher from 1,789.87. Gainers led losers by 416 to 324, while 335 counters were unchanged. Total turnover fell to 1.5 billion shares worth RM1.69 billion from 2.32 billion shares valued at RM2.11 billion on Thursday. Weekly total turnover declined to 8.94 billion shares valued at RM10.58 billion from previous week's 9.872 billion shares worth RM9.515 billion. ...Read more>>

FBM KLCI - lower on continued profit-taking

Stocks on Bursa Malaysia ended lower yesterday for second consecutive day on selling pressure in line with regional market performance amid concerns on US quantitative easing measures and weaker growth in China's manufacturing sector. The FBMKLCI fell 4.04 points or 0.22% to 1,794.65 after hovering between 1,790.94 and 1,797.89 throughout the day. Losers led gainers 519 to 258, with 313 counters unchanged. Total turnover fell to 2.32 billion shares valued at RM2.11 billion from 1.8 billion shares worth RM2.31 billion yesterday. ...Read more>>

FBM KLCI - pullback on profit-taking

Stocks on Bursa Malaysia closed in the red across the board yesterday as investors locked in profits after the benchmark index hit the 1,800-point level. The FBM KLCI fell 8.47 points or 0.47% to close at 1,798.69 after moving between 1,795.1 and 1,814.73 throughout the day. Losers led gainers by 562 to 246 with 327 counters unchanged. Total turnover declined to 1.79 billion shares worth RM2.31 billion from Tuesday's 1.82 billion shares valued at RM2.59 billion. ...Read more>>

FBM KLCI - short term trend reversed up

Stocks on Bursa Malaysia closed higher yesterday with selected large-cap stocks led by plantation counters, posting good gains. The FBMKLCI gained 14.77 points or 0.82% to close at 1,807.16, after opening 2.07 points higher at 1,794.46. The index hovered between 1,794.39 and 1,813.51 during the entire trading session. Gainers led losers by 412 to 386 with 335 counters unchanged. Total turnover rose to 1.82 billion shares valued at RM2.59 billion from the 1.51 billion shares worth RM1.88 billion on Monday. ...Read more>>

FBM KLCI - higher in mixed market

Stocks on Bursa Malaysia closed mixed yesterday in active trading on mild profit-taking in high volume stocks, as players were locking in profit due to a lack of strong catalyst in the near term. The FBMKLCI closed 2.52 points or 0.14% higher at 1,792.39 after hovering between 1,789.39 and 1,795.14 during the entire trading session. Losers led gainers by 438 to 350, with 324 counters unchanged. Total turnover rose to 1.51 billion shares worth RM1.88 billion from 1.49 billion shares valued at RM1.58 billion on Friday. ...Read more>>

FBM KLCI - likely to stay in consolidation

Stocks on Bursa Malaysia closed last week on a firm note last Friday, bolstered by gains in selected heavyweights. Market sentiment stayed positive in relation to the dovish remarks on Thursday by US Federal Reserve incoming chairperson, Janet Yellen, on the United States economy. The FBMKLCI ended last Friday 5.67 points or 0.32% higher at 1,789.87, after hovering between 1,784.20 and 1,790.78 throughout the day. However, on a weekly basis, the benchmark index  lost 14.61 point, or 0.81 percent. Advancers overwhelmed decliners by 424 to 364 with 333 counters unchanged. Total turnover stood at 1.49 billion shares worth RM1.58 billion against 1.541 billion shares worth RM1.789 billion on Thursday. Weekly turnover stood at 9.872 billion shares valued at RM9.516 billion, compared with 7.721 billion units worth RM7.353bil changed hands during the four-day holiday-shortened previous week. ...Read more>>

FBM KLCI - rebounded to close marginally higher

Stocks on Bursa Malaysia rebounded yesterday to end on a firmer note after two consecutive days of losses. The rebound was in tandem with regional markets, also bolstered by a favorable comment by US Federal Reserve chairman nominee Janet Yellen. The FBMKLCI ended 1.71 points or 0.10% higher at 1,784.2, after hovering between 1,780.54 and 1,790.03 throughout the day. Advancers overwhelmed decliners by 503 to 281, with 340 counters unchanged. Turnover fell to 1.541 billion shares worth RM1.789 billion against Wednesday's 2.245 billion shares worth RM2.218 billion. ...Read more>>

FBM KLCI - in bearish mode

Stocks on Bursa Malaysia ended lower yesterday with losses seen in selected heavyweights and blue chips, in line with regional equities after Wall Street ended in the red the previous night as there were renewed concerns that the US Federal Reserve might taper its monetary stimulus program sooner than expected. The FBM KLCI ended 12.31 points or 0.69% lower at 1,782.49, after hovering between 1,781.66 and 1,796.19 throughout the day. Decliners overwhelmed advancers 654 to 196 with 270 counters unchanged. Turnover stood at 2.245 billion shares worth RM2.218 billion compared with 2.403 billion shares worth RM2.087 recorded on Tuesday. ...Read more>>

FBM KLCI - turned bearish for the short term

Stocks  on Bursa Malaysia ended lower yesterday, bogged down by losses in selected heavyweights and blue-chips as renewed concerns over the uncertainties surrounding the US Federal Reserve's stimulus tapering timeline weighed heavily on sentiment. The FBM KLCI ended 9.41 points or 0.52% lower at 1,794.8, after hovering between 1,788.36 and 1,805.33 throughout the day. Decliners overwhelmed advancers by 528 to 300, with 784 counters unchanged. Total volume stood at 2.403 billion shares worth RM2.087 billion against Monday's 2.191 billion shares worth RM1.836 billion. ...Read more>>

FBM KLCI - in consolidation mode

Stocks on Bursa Malaysia closed mixed yesterday amid renewed concerns that the United States Federal Reserve (Fed) will scale back its stimulus package ahead of schedule. The FBMKLCI ended 0.27 point or 0.01% lower at 1,804.21, after hovering between 1,802.77 and 1,806.23 throughout the day. Gainers led losers by 429 to 367 with 340 unchanged. Total volume stood at 2.191 billion shares worth RM1.836 billion compared with 1.924 billion shares worth RM1.902 billion on Friday. ...Read more>>

FBM KLCI - likely to stay range-bound

Stocks on Bursa Malaysia ended in negative territory last Friday on renewed worries that the US Federal Reserve would scale back its stimulus ahead of schedule, but the benchmark index managed to stay above the 1,800-point level. The FBMKLCI was 2.13 points or 0.12% lower at 1,804.48, after hovering between 1,800.95 and 1,807.23. On a weekly basis, the key index lost 5.93 points from previous week's 1,810.41. Gainers edged losers by 404 to 353, with 330 counters unchanged. Total volume stood at 1.924 billion shares worth RM1.902 billion against Thursday's 1.976 billion shares worth RM1.898 billion. Weekly total turnover fell to 7.72 billion shares worth RM7.35 billion from previous week's 8.97 billion shares worth RM9.35 billion. ...Read more>>

FBM KLCI - rebounded to close higher

Stocks on Bursa Malaysia closed in positive territory yesterday, as overnight gains in US stocks breathed life into the local bourse. Strong buying interest was seen in the local market yesterday, despite the fall in most Asian stocks, following reports that the US Federal Reserve would continue its stimulus efforts given the weak economic climate. The FBM KLCI ended at 1,806.61, up 3.56 points or 0.20% after hitting an intra-day low of 1,798.46. Gainers edged losers by 417 to 362, with 328 counters unchanged. Total volume stood at 1.976 billion shares worth RM1.898 billion against 2.121 billion shares worth RM2.127 billion on Wednesday. ...Read more>>

FBM KLCI - lower on continued selling pressure

Stocks  on Bursa Malaysia closed lower yesterday, tracking other Asian bourses, as investors turned cautious ahead of some key US economic figures to be released later this week. The FBM KLCI was down 4.42 points or 0.24% to 1,803.05, after moving between 1,800.63 and 1,813.61 throughout the day. Losers edged gainers by 494 to 339, with 281 counters unchanged. Total volume stood at 2.121 billion shares worth RM2.127 billion from Monday's 1.698 billion shares worth RM1.424 billion. ...Read more>>

FBM KLCI - likely to consolidate

Stocks on Bursa Malaysia closed lower on Monday in line with regional markets, on profit taking ahead of the Awal Muharram public holiday yesterday and concerns over external economic uncertainties, as investors were cautious as the US Federal Reserve may reduce its bond-buying program earlier than March 2014 as previously anticipated. The FBM KLCI was down 2.94 points or 0.16% to 1,807.47, after moving between 1,806.93 and 1,813.83 throughout the day. Gainers edged losers by 408 to 370, with 315 counters unchanged. Total volume stood at 1.698 billion shares worth RM1.424 billion against last Friday's 1.815 billion shares worth RM2.097 billion. ...Read more>>

FBM KLCI - consolidation likely to continue

Stocks on Bursa Malaysia ended last Friday broadly higher amid mixed Asian markets, as investors bargain-hunt on Friday which lifted the benchmark index off the 1,800 level due to spillover effect from the strong initial public offer (IPO) debut of UMW Oil & Gas Berhad (UMWOG), which offset concerns that the United States Federal Reserve (Fed) may trim stimulus sooner-than-expected. The FBMKLCI rose 3.56 points or 0.20% to 1,810.41 after moving between 1,801.69 and 1,811.15. On a weekly basis, the key index fell 7.16 points from previous week's 1,817.57. Gainers led losers by 420 to 360 with 308 counters unchanged. Total volume fell to 1.815 billion shares worth RM2.097 billion from the 1.89 billion shares worth RM2.19 billion on Thursday. Weekly total turnover rose to 8.97 billion shares worth RM9.35 billion from 8.59 billion shares worth RM8.4 billion the previous week. ...Read more>>

FBM KLCI - beginning of a short term correction

Stocks on Bursa Malaysia ended lower yesterday as investors cut risk exposure on heavyweights after the US Federal Reserve’s policy outlook was seen as less dovish than expected. The market was dominated by profit taking with investors bearish on the latest decision by the Fed to maintain its quantitative easing policy, while awaiting more evidence that the US economic progress would be sustained before starting any tapering process. The FBMKLCI was down 10.53 points or 0.58% at 1806.85, after moving between 1,804.56 and 1,815.15 throughout the day. Losers led gainers by 457 to 327, with 440 counters unchanged. Total volume rose to 1.89 billion shares worth RM2.19 billion from the 1.70 billion shares worth RM1.80 billion on Wednesday.  ...Read more>>

FBM KLCI - rebounded to close marginally higher

Stocks on Bursa Malaysia ended higher yesterday in sync with regional markets after Wall Street soared overnight to new highs. The FBMKLCI finished 1.73 points or 0.10% better at 1,817.38, after moving between 1,812.66 and 1,818.89 throughout the day. Gainers led losers by 428 to 363, while 312 counters traded unchanged. Total volume slipped to 1.705 billion shares worth RM1.801 billion from 1.809 billion shares valued at RM1.892 billion transacted on Tuesday. ...Read more>>

FBM KLCI - lower on profit-taking

Stocks on Bursa Malaysia closed mixed yesterday on lack of buying support as the market was slowly digesting the implications of the 2014 Budget amid losses in finance counters. The FBMKLCI closed 2.74 points or 0.15% lower at 1,815.65, after moving between 1,813.87 and 1,821.79. Gainers outpaced losers 418 to 379, with 303 counters unchanged. Total volume rose to 1.809 billion shares valued at RM1.892 billion from 1.757 billion shares valued at RM1.363 billion on Monday. ...Read more>>