FBM KLCI - marginally lower in range bound trade

Stocks on Bursa Malaysia ended marginally easier yesterday after its earlier gains were pared down by losses in selected blue-chips and index-linked counters, as local investor sentiment was a little cautious compared to other regional markets on renewed concerns over the external economic condition. At the close, the FBM KLCI finished 0.75 of a point lower at 1,631.6, after hovering between 1,628.96 and 1,635.59 throughout the day. Gainers outpaced losers by 418 to 350, while 309 counters closed unchanged. Total turnover appreciated to 1.175 billion shares valued at RM1.868 billion from the 1.229 billion shares valued at RM1.285 billion on Monday.Read more...