FBM KLCI - marginally higher amid heavy profit-taking

Stocks on Bursa Malaysia closed higher yesterday in quiet trading as investors were still away for an extended Hari Raya Aidilfitri break, and the market was also waiting for the outcome of the US Federal Reserve (Fed) policy meeting later in the night. The FBMKLCI rose one point or 0.05% to 1,878.34, after moving between 1,877.51 and 1,886.39 throughout the day. Gainers edged losers by 461 to 408, with 293 counters unchanged. Total volume increased to 2.11 billion units valued at RM2.30 billion from 1.70 billion units valued at RM1.62 billion transacted on Friday. Read more>>

FBM KLCI - likely to stay range-bound

Stocks on Bursa Malaysia closed mixed last Friday ahead of the long Hari Raya Aidilfitri holiday. A last-minute buying in selected heavyweights pushed the local benchmark to close slightly positive amid higher Asian markets, after US unemployment claims fell to an eight-year low and tensions over the downing of a Malaysia Airlines jetliner eased. The FBMKLCI was 0.29 of a point higher at 1,877.34, after moving between 1,868.14 and 1,879.59 throughout the day. Week-on-week, the benchmark index rose 4.37 points from 1,872.97 previously. Gainers led losers by 420 to 406, with 353 counters unchanged. Total volume fell to 1.7 billion units valued at RM1.63 billion, from 2.03 billion units valued at RM1.99 billion transacted on Thursday. Weekly turnover advanced to 11.04 billion shares, valued at RM9.9 billion, from 6.92 billion shares, valued at RM9.005 billion, recorded the previous week. Read more>>

FBM KLCI - higher on last minute buying

Stocks on Bursa Malaysia closed mixed yesterday. However, a last-minute buying in selected heavyweights pushed the local benchmark to close in positive territory. Most of the Southeast Asian stock markets rose yesterday boosted by strong reading of Chinese manufacturing data, which also lifted the broader sentiment. The FBMKLCI was 5.22 points or 0.28% higher at 1,877.05, after moving between 1,867.78 and 1,877.05 throughout the day. Losers led gainers by 436 to 425, with 338 counters unchanged. Total volume decreased to 2.03 billion units valued at RM1.99 billion from 2.33 billion units valued at RM2.06 billion transacted on Wednesday. Read more>>

FBM KLCI - marginally higher amid consoldation

Stocks on Bursa Malaysia closed higher yesterday helped by continued buying support in selected heavyweights, as most Asian stock markets were higher as anxiety over the downing of Malaysia Airlines MH17 flight eased and investors shifted their focus to the US corporate earnings. The FBMKLCI was 0.47 of a point or 0.03% better at 1,871.83, after moving between 1,869.39 and 1,873.7 throughout the day. Gainers led losers by 468 to 393, with 320 counters unchanged. Total volume decreased to 2.33 billion units valued at RM2.06 billion from 2.57 billion units valued at RM2.07 billion transacted on Tuesday. Read more>>

FBM KLCI - rebounded to close higher

Stocks on Bursa Malaysia closed higher yesterday, lifted by gains on selected heavyweight counters, as the local sentiment was in sync with those of regional bourses as investors’ confidence was boosted on the first signs of cooperation from Ukraine's pro-Russian separatists over the downed Malaysian Airlines' plane. The FBMKLCI was 2.72 points or 0.15% better at 1,871.36, after moving between 1,868.03 and 1,874 throughout the day. Gainers led losers by 470 to 383, with 320 counters unchanged. Total volume increased to 2.57 billion units valued at RM2.07 billion, from 2.4 billion units valued at RM2.14 billion on Monday. Read more>>

FBM KLCI - lower on continued selling pressure

Stocks on Bursa Malaysia closed lower yesterday, dragged down by selling in selected blue-chips and heavyweights. Nonetheless, gains in small-capitalized stocks helped limit losses in the local market. The FBMKLCI was 4.33 points or 0.23% lower at 1,868.64, after moving between 1,867.34 and 1,876.83 throughout the day. Losers led gainers by 451 to 400, with 312 counters unchanged. Total volume increased to 2.4 billion units valued at RM2.14 billion, from 2.38 billion units valued at RM2.182 billion on Friday. Read more>>

FBM KLCI - likely to further correct downward

Stocks on Bursa Malaysia ended lower last Friday on continuous selling activities in key blue-chips and heavyweights as the market reacted to the rising geopolitical tensions sparked by the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 over Ukraine and Israel’s ground offensive in Gaza. The benchmark FBMKLCI fell 10.17 points or 0.54% to 1,872.97, after moving between 1,871.4 and 1,877.34 throughout the day. On a weekly basis, the key index lost 10.18 points from 1,883.15 on previous Friday. Losers trounced gainers by 550 to 303 with 307 counters unchanged. Total volume fell to 2.38 billion units valued at RM2.182 billion from 2.12 billion units valued at RM2.21 billion. Weekly turnover for the holiday-shortened week declined to 6.92 billion shares valued at RM9.005 billion from 8.89 billion shares valued at RM10.88 billion recorded the previous week. Read more>>

FBM KLCI - lower on continued profit-taking

Stocks on Bursa Malaysia ended lower yesterday on selling pressure in line with regional bourses despite the Dow closing at new record high. The FBMKLCI was 3.57 points or 0.19% lower at 1,883.14, after opening 0.16 of a point higher at 1,888.15, and moved between 1,879.4 and 1,888.15 throughout the day. Gainers led losers by 416 to 411 with 347 counters unchanged. Total volume fell to 2.12 billion units valued at RM2.21 billion from Wednesday’s 2.40 billion units valued at RM2.63 billion. Read more>>

FBM KLCI - marginally higher amid heavy profit-taking

Stocks on Bursa Malaysia ended marginally higher yesterday, supported by gains on small-capitalized and finance stocks. The better-than-expected growth data from China lifted investment sentiment in the market despite profit-taking and weaker overnight close on Wall Street. The FBMKLCI was 1.84 points or 0.10% higher at 1,886.71, after opening 6.72 points better at 1,891.59, and moved between 1,882.52 and 1,895.02 throughout the day. Gainers led losers by 543 to 350 with 302 counters unchanged. Total volume rose to 2.40 billion units worth RM2.63 billion from Monday's 2.22 billion units valued at RM1.98 billion. The market was closed on Tuesday for the Nuzul Al-Quran holiday. Read more>>

FBM KLCI - rebounded to close marginally higher

Stocks on Bursa Malaysia closed mixed on Monday on profit-taking as selling pressures continued after the recent gains, and ahead of the Nuzul al-Quran holiday on Tuesday. The FBMKLCI was 1.72 points or 0.09% higher at 1,884.87 after opening 0.62 of a point better at 1,883.77, and moved between 1,882.22 and 1,886.87 throughout the day. Market breadth was negative as losers led gainers by 454 to 372 with 341 counters unchanged. Total volume rose to 2.22 billion units valued at RM1.98 billion from last Friday's 2.04 billion units valued at RM2.45 billion. Read more>>

FBM KLCI - like to further consolidate

Stocks on Bursa Malaysia ended last Friday lower on continued selling in heavyweight stocks, led by CIMB; and Bank Negara Malaysia’s decision to raise interest rates by 25 basis points on Thursday, after pausing more than three years, further dampened stock prices. The benchmark FBMKLCI declined 9.47 points or 0.5% to close at an intra-day low of 1,883.15, after reaching a high of 1,894.86. On a weekly basis, the FBMKLCI declined 1.76 points from 1,884.91 previously. Market breadth was negative as decliners outpaced advancers by 534 to 289, with 337 counters unchanged. Total volume rose to 2.04 billion units worth RM2.45 billion from Thursday’s 1.62 billion shares worth RM1.98 billion. Weekly turnover declined slightly to 8.89 billion shares valued at RM10.88 billion from the 8.98 billion shares valued at RM9.97 billion recorded last week. Read more>>

FBM KLCI - rebounded to close higher

Stocks on Bursa Malaysia ended yesterday higher on continued buying interest. Regionally, most Asian stock markets rose yesterday after China's exports showed a slight pickup. The benchmark FBMKLCI closed 1.46 points or 0.08% higher at 1,892.62, after moving between 1,889.19 and 1,893.19 throughout the trading day. Market breadth was positive as advancers outpaced decliners by 440 to 354, with 357 counters unchanged. Total volume declined to 1.62 billion units worth RM1.98 billion from Wednesday's 1.78 billion shares worth RM1.99 billion. Read more>>

FBM KLCI - lower on mild profit-taking

Stocks on Bursa Malaysia ended the yesterday lower on profit taking activities, after the local benchmark index broke the all-time high twice in the last two days. Asian stock markets fell for the third day after investors remained cautious ahead of the corporate earnings season and after record highs on Wall Street. At close, the benchmark FBMKLCI ended 1.49 points or 0.08% lower at 1,891.16, after moving between 1,887.96 and 1,892.17 throughout the trading day. Market breadth was negative as decliners outpaced advancers by 498 to 341, with 308 counters unchanged. Total volume declined to 1.78 billion units, worth RM1.99 billion, from Tuesday's 1.79 billion shares worth RM2.29 billion. Read more>>

FBM KLCI - closed at new record high amid mixed market

Stocks on Bursa Malaysia ended on a mixed note yesterday, with the benchmark FBMKLCI advancing 0.15 of a point to record a fresh all-time high of 1,892.65. The FBMKLCI's previous all-time high of 1,892.50 was recorded on Monday. It also broke an all-time intra-day high of 1,894.72 yesterday, after reaching a high of 1,896.23 and a low 1,891.66 throughout the trading day. Market breadth was negative as decliners outpaced advancers by 464 to 387, with 321 counters unchanged. Total volume declined to 1.79 billion units worth RM2.29 billion from Monday's 1.8 billion shares worth RM2.16 billion. Read more>>

FBM KLCI - closed at new record high

Stocks on Bursa Malaysia closed higher yesterday with the benchmark FBMKLCI advancing 7.59 points or 0.4% to record a fresh all-time high of 1,892.5, breaking the previous all-time high of 1,892.33 recorded on June 24. The benchmark index also broke the all-time intra-day high of 1,892.33 after reaching a high of 1,894.72 and a low 1,885.29 throughout the trading day. Market breadth was positive as advancers outpaced decliners by 491 to 357, with 314 counters unchanged. Total volume advanced to 1.8 billion units worth RM2.16 billion from last Friday's 1.78 billion shares worth RM1.73 billion. Read more>>

FBM KLCI - likely to stay range-bound with an upward bias

Stocks on Bursa Malaysia closed easier last Friday as traders booked profits ahead of the weekend bogged down by losses in selected heavyweights and blue-chips. Regionally, Asian equities ended mixed following a better-than-expected US employment report. The benchmark FBMKLCI ended 3.78 points or 0.2% lower at 1,884.91 after moving between 1,884.91 and 1,891.43 throughout the day. On a weekly basis, the key index gained 3.98 points from previous Friday’s 1,880.93. Market breadth was positive as advancers outpaced decliners by 480 to 345, with 342 counters unchanged. Total volume dropped slightly to 1.78 billion units, worth RM1.73 billion, from Thursday’s 1.791 billion shares worth RM2.237 billion. Weekly turnover increased slightly to 8.98 billion shares, valued at RM9.97 billion, from previous week’s 8.49 billion shares, valued at RM9.99 billion. Read more>>

FBM KLCI - higher on continued buying momentum

Stocks on Bursa Malaysia closed higher yesterday, supported mainly by gains on financial, energy and plantation stocks on renewed buying interest and positive domestic sentiment ahead of the US job market figures to be released at latter part of the day. The FBMKLCI ended 1.85 points or 0.1% higher at 1,888.69 after moving between 1,884.77 and 1,891.1 throughout the day. Market breadth was positive as advancers outpaced decliners by 440 to 377, with 347 counters unchanged. Total volume fell to 1.791 billion units worth RM 2.237 billion from Wednesday’s 1.878 billion shares worth RM2.047 billion. Read more>>

FBM KLCI - trend reversed up

Stocks on Bursa Malaysia closed higher yesterday on improved investor sentiment and late buying of TENAGA and selected blue-chips, fuelled by the overnight jump in the Wall Street and Europe stocks. The FBMKLCI ended 7.72 points, or 0.41% higher, at 1,886.84, after hovering between 1,877.84 and 1,886.84. Market breadth was positive as advancers outpaced decliners by 470 to 336, with 325 counters unchanged. Total volume increased to 1.878 billion units worth RM2.047 billion from 1.712 billion shares worth RM1.654 billion on Tuesday. Read more>>

FBM KLCI - lower on continued profit-taking

Stocks on Bursa Malaysia closed broadly easier yesterday dampened by the absence of major funds and fresh leads. Regionally, Japan's Nikkei 225 rose to 15,326.20 and Shanghai Composite edged up to 2,050.38 while Singapore's Straits Times Index eased to 3,242.55. The FBMKLCI ended 3.59 points or 0.19% lower at 1,879.12, after hovering between 1,876.6 and 1,880.29. Market breadth was negative as decliners outpaced advancers by 415 to 369, with 340 counters unchanged. Total volume declined to 1.712 billion units worth RM1.654 billion from yesterday's 1.82 billion shares worth RM2.30 billion. Read more>>

FBM KLCI - marginally higher on technical rebound

Stocks on Bursa Malaysia closed firmer yesterday on midyear closing activity, supported by gains in selected banking, utilities and consumer counters, after hovering in negative territory throughout the day. The FBMKLCI ended 1.78 points or 0.09% higher at 1,882.71, after moving between 1,877.52 and 1,882.71. Market breadth was negative as decliners outpaced advancers by 453 to 370, with 316 counters unchanged. Total volume rose to 1.82 billion units worth RM 2.30 billion from Friday’s 1.63 billion shares worth RM1.77 billion. Read more>>