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Bursa Malaysia eases back on profit-taking

FBM KLCI eases 3.42 points to 1,624.84

Updated 5 years ago · Published on 04 Dec 2020 9:50AM

Bursa Malaysia eases back on profit-taking
On the broader market, gainers trump losers 327 to 257, while 410 counters are unchanged, 1.129 untraded and 30 others suspended. – The Vibes file pic, December 4, 2020

KUALA LUMPUR – Bursa Malaysia was lower in early trade today following another round of profit-taking activities after a record high yesterday.

At 9.12am, the benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) eased 3.42 points to 1,624.84 with financial and healthcare sectors leading the laggards.

The index opened 0.35 of-a-point lower at 1,627.91 from yesterday’s close of 1,628.26.

On the broader market, gainers trumped losers 327 to 257, while 410 counters were unchanged, 1.129 untraded and 30 others suspended.

Volume stood at one billion units worth RM479.71 million. – Bernama, December 4, 2020

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