Bursa Malaysia Extends Uptrend Amid Improving Market Sentiment

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended yesterday’s uptrend to close on a firmer footing today, staying above the 1,500 mark, supported by improving market sentiment amid easing US-China trade tensions, despite mixed performances across regional markets.

Bursa Malaysia Higher At Midday On Buying Activities Led By Financial Services

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia stayed higher at midday on persistent buying activities led by the financial services and the industrial products and services sectors amid optimism over easing United States (US)-China trade tensions and a more consistent tone from US President Donald Trump.

Bursa Malaysia Ends At Intraday High, Breaks 1,500 Key Level

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded from yesterday’s downbeat performance to end at its intraday high today, driven by bargain hunting, particularly in technology, energy, construction, and consumer stocks.

Bursa Rises On Hopes Of Improved US-China Ties

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Wednesday, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street amid hopes that trade tensions between the United States and China may ease.

Southern Steel To Sell 55 Pct Stake In Subsidiary To BRC Asia For RM61.05 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) --  Southern Steel Bhd (SSB) has agreed to sell a 55 per cent stake in wholly owned subsidiary Southern Steel Mesh Sdn Bhd (SSM) to Singapore-based BRC Asia Ltd for RM61.05 million cash in a related party transaction.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower Amid US Tensions, Cautious Market

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended lower on selling activities in the financial services and industrial products and services sectors’ heavyweights, amid tensions between US President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.

CPO Futures Close Lower On Weaker Crude Oil, Stronger Ringgit

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today for the sixth straight day as weaker crude oil prices and a stronger ringgit against the US dollar were weighing down the market, said palm oil trader David Ng. 

Bursa Malaysia Ends Little Changed On Subdued Trading

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index closed flat to settle at slightly below the 1,500-mark on Monday as investors balanced persistent global uncertainties with signs of underlying domestic resilience, said an analyst. 

Uptrend Seen For FBM KLCI Futures On Better Sentiment Next Week

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to maintain its near-term upward trajectory next week, supported by improving sentiment in tandem with the cash market.

FBM KLCI Set To Test 1,500-level Next Week On Improved Sentiment

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 (Bernama) -- Key market index FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) is expected to continue testing the 1,500-point psychological level next week, with a sustained breakout likely to boost investor confidence and attract foreign inflows.

Bursa Malaysia Up 1.09 Pct, CI A Whisker Away From Key 1,500 Level

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher on the final trading day of the week, finishing just a whisker away from the psychological 1,500 mark, lifted by positive regional cues and improved investor sentiment.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On Profit-taking, Trade Tariff Concerns

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended lower today, weighed down by persistent profit-taking amid ongoing concerns over global trade tariffs.