The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) ended slightly higher on Monday (Aug 21) with buying mainly in commodity- and energy-related stocks, said an analyst.
At 5pm, the key index rose 4.48 points to 1,450.57 from 1,446.09 at Friday’s (Aug 18) close, after opening 0.6 of a point better at 1,446.69.
The KLCI moved between 1,445.1 and 1,451.68 throughout the trading day.
On the broader market, losers surpassed gainers 498 to 446 while 415 counters were unchanged, 997 untraded and 26 others suspended.
