BURSA Malaysia market finished Tuesday’s trading session slightly in the red as the market was directionless amid a lack of cues from the US market, which is due to open later after the Labour Day holiday.

At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) eased 1.54 points to 1,676.65, down from Monday’s close of 1,678.19.

The key index opened 0.37 of-a-point lower at 1,677.82 and traded within a range of 1,684.06 to 1,673.86 during the morning session.

On the broader market, losers outpaced gainers 518 to 502, with 528 counters unchanged, 879 untraded, and 15 others suspended.

Turnover declined to 2.98 billion units valued at RM2.94 bil from Monday’s 3.25 billion units valued at RM3.02 bil. - Sept 3, 2024

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