FBM KLCI - sign of uncertainty

Stocks on Bursa Malaysia closed mixed yesterday after a two-day break, with the benchmark FBM KLCI erasing gains after rising to a new high of 1,655.39 in morning trading. Overall there was less activity as investors are still away on holiday after the Hari Raya festival. The FBM KLCI finished 2.46 points better at 1,652.25 after opening 2.43 points higher at 1,652.22 and fluctuated between 1,649.59 and 1,655.39 throughout the day. Losers led gainers by 399 to 379 while 301 counters were unchanged. Turnover decreased to 1.353 billion shares worth RM1.623 billion from 1.481 billion shares worth RM1.645 billion registered last Friday. Read more...