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BusinessToday
09-07-2025
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KLCI Slips At Midday While Mid-Caps Muscle Ahead
Bursa Malaysia closed the morning session on Tuesday with mixed performance across key indices, as the benchmark FBM KLCI slipped 2.74 points to 1,527.40 at 12.30pm, weighed down by selected heavyweights despite gains in broader market segments. The FBM 70 outperformed with a 0.43% gain or 71.76 points to 16,609.66, while the FBM Shariah Index added 26.62 points to 11,459.06. The broader FBM EMAS Index saw a marginal rise of 0.05 points to 11,468.19, and the FTSE4Good Bursa Malaysia Index eased slightly by 0.24 points to 927.31. Market sentiment was buoyed by persistent interest in small and mid-cap counters, evident in the most actively traded stocks. PMCC Group topped the list with over 1.3 billion shares traded, rising half a sen to 22.5 sen. NEXG climbed 1 sen to 44.5 sen with over 500 million shares changing hands, while MRCB surged 4 sen to 54.5 sen amid brisk trading. Zetrix, however, edged down 0.5 sen to 96.5 sen despite active trading, while Tanco gained 0.5 sen to 89.5 sen. Investor focus remained on global macroeconomic cues and regional developments, with the upcoming US inflation data and continued geopolitical tensions weighing on risk appetite. At the same time, Malaysia's domestic corporate updates and government-led digitalisation efforts have kept retail interest alive in technology and construction-related counters. Overall, sentiment appeared cautious ahead of fresh catalysts, with investors taking a wait-and-see approach in the lead-up to earnings season and regional monetary policy cues. Related
BusinessToday
26-06-2025
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Bursa In The Green On Midday, KLCI Gains 5.12 Points
Bursa Malaysia stayed in positive territory at midday on Wednesday, with the FBMKLCI adding 5.12 points to 1,524.91 as at 12.30pm, supported by gains in select blue-chip stocks. The benchmark index traded between a high of 1,526.24 and a low of 1,520.24, marking a 0.34% gain for the morning session. Broader market indices also posted gains, with the FBM 70 climbing 64.61 points to 16,294.71 and the FBM EMAS rising 38.46 points to 11,385.02. The FTSE4Good Bursa Malaysia Index improved 3.45 points to 920.74, while the Shariah index advanced 36.61 points to 11,338.39. Among the most active stocks, RL fell 1 sen to 21.5 sen with 290.95 million shares traded. SNS Network slipped 1.5 sen to 54.5 sen on 262.93 million shares. YTL Corporation gained 11 sen to RM2.25 with 229.88 million shares exchanged. Gocean dropped 2.5 sen to 9 sen, while Tanco was unchanged at 93 sen. Market sentiment remained cautious despite the upward momentum, with traders watching for regional cues and economic developments ahead of the second half of the trading day. Related
BusinessToday
20-06-2025
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Blue Chips Lift KLCI On Midday, Broader Bursa Drags
Bursa Malaysia's benchmark index edged higher at midday, supported by selective buying in blue chips despite mixed sentiment across the broader market. At 12.35pm, the FBM KLCI rose 3.35 points to 1,504.79, recovering from an intraday low of 1,500.04. The index touched a high of 1,505.16 earlier in the session, marking a modest 0.22% gain. The FBM Emas also posted a slight increase of 8.71 points to 11,232.45, while the FTSE4Good Bursa Malaysia Index (F4GBM) rose 0.99 points to 908.41. However, the broader market showed signs of cautious trading. The FBM 70 slipped 22.66 points to 16,070.79, and the FBM ACE dipped 33.46 points to 11,199.43. Among actives, PUC emerged as the most traded stock, gaining 0.005 sen to 2.5 sen on a volume of 825.6 million shares. Astro fell 1.5 sen to 16 sen with 162.5 million shares traded, while Pavilion REIT declined 2 sen to RM1.52 on 125.6 million shares. Market activity reflected cautious optimism as investors digested global cues ahead of key economic data releases. Related
BusinessToday
11-06-2025
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Bursa Opens Higher As KLCI Gains Ground Amid Broad-Based Optimism
Bursa Malaysia started the day on a positive note, with the benchmark FBM KLCI advancing 6.93 points or 0.46% to 1,523.88 as at 9.06 am, tracking gains across regional bourses and renewed investor confidence. Broader market indices also opened in the green. The FBM 70 rose 35.14 points to 16,521.80, the FBM Emas climbed 40.00 points to 11,434.12, while the FBM Shariah Index gained 32.95 points to 11,402.17. The FTSE4Good Bursa Malaysia Index (F4GBM) added 3.66 points to 923.21. Among the most active stocks, Mpire Global Bhd topped the list, rising 0.5 sen to 12 sen with 65.7 million shares traded. Benalec Holdings Bhd followed closely, gaining 1 sen to 9.5 sen on a volume of 59.1 million shares. KNM Group Bhd remained unchanged at 3 sen with 26.7 million shares transacted. CTOS Digital Bhd slipped 2 sen to 96 sen, while Bina Puri Holdings Bhd stayed flat at 26 sen. The upbeat market sentiment came as investors digested a mix of local corporate news and global cues, including progress in US-China trade discussions and anticipation of key economic data from major economies. Related
BusinessToday
30-05-2025
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Bursa Opens Flat As FBMKLCI Inches Down 0.02% To 1,518.75
Bursa Malaysia opened on a subdued note this morning, with the FBM KLCI slipping 0.23 points or 0.02% to 1,518.75 as at 9.05 am. Broader indices also trended lower, with the FBM 70 shedding 88.90 points (-0.54%) to 16,243.41, and the FBM EMAS falling 18.10 points (-0.16%) to 11,364.23. The FBM Shariah Index declined 29.02 points (-0.26%) to 11,336.81, while the FTSE4Good Bursa Malaysia Index (F4GBM) dipped 1.23 points to 915.89. Among the most active stocks, Velesto remained unchanged at RM0.185 with over 144 million shares traded, while Natgate rose 6 sen to RM1.500 with 74.8 million shares changing hands. SMTrack, Tawin, and DNex saw active interest but remained flat or edged slightly lower. The cautious start comes amid mixed regional sentiment, as investors await fresh cues on global inflation and interest rate direction. Related
