FBM KLCI - turning uptrend
Stocks on Bursa Malaysia ended the first quarter yesterday on a firm note with the benchmark FBM KLCI advancing 3.95% year-to-date on window dressing as bargain hunters triumphed over profit takers. The FBM KLCI rose 8.95 points or 0.49% to close at 1,830.78 points, after hovering between 1,825.3 points and 1,832.85 points throughout the day. Gainers edged losers 417 to 410 while 350 counters were unchanged. Total volume rose to 2.15 billion units worth RM2.45 billion from Monday’s 1.92 billion units worth RM1.7 billion.