KUALA LUMPUR: The local bourse finished firmer today amid a rangebound trade, with the key FBM KLCI settling 0.17% higher due to sustained buying on selected index-linked counters.
The FBM KLCI was in the green throughout the trading session before closing 2.71 points higher to 1,585.35. The market traded within a range of 6.07 points between an intra-day high of 1,588.72 and a low of 1,582.65 during the session.
Gainers trounced losers 621 to 407 while 443 counters were unchanged. Turnover was at 6.61 billion shares valued at RM2.92bil.
Dealers said there were some follow through buying interest but sentiment weighed on buying patterns.
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