Bursa opens lower as profit-taking emerges after recent gains
The benchmark index eases 2.45 points to 1,724.94 from Friday’s close of 1,727.39.
Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Monday due to profit-taking after recent gains. The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI eased by 2.45 points to 1,724.94 from last Friday's close of 1,727.39, according to Free Malaysia Today.
The benchmark index initially opened 0.45 of a point higher at 1,726.94. Market breadth was positive, with 149 gainers outpacing 133 losers.
There were 348 counters unchanged, 2,215 untraded, and 27 suspended, with a turnover of 135.93 million shares valued at RM60.92 million.
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