KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI ended flat today but the broader market was lower as profit-takers triumphed over bargain-hunters.
At 5pm, the benchmark index finished at 1,555.26, down a negligible 0.25 of-a-point. The index opened 0.65 of-a-point lower at 1,554.86 this morning and moved between 1,560.56 and 1,549.65 throughout the day.
Turnover stood at 4.49 billion shares valued at RM3.06bil. There were 492 gainers against 519 losers while 445 counters were unchanged.
Dealers said market sentiment may remain cautious as investors will be closely watching the possible interest rate exemption for loan moratorium repayments.
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