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  "id": 3411329,
  "title": "Bursa opens higher on resilient domestic fundamentals",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/bursa-opens-higher-on-resilient-domestic-fundamentals-3411329",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-26T01:42:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/business/2026/08/26/bursa-opens-higher-on-resilient-domestic-fundamentals"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bursa Malaysia began trading higher on Wednesday, buoyed by strong domestic fundamentals, though cautious investor sentiment during the earnings season could limit gains. At 9:05 am, the KLCI index climbed 2.86 points to 1,739.19, edging past its Monday level of 1,736.33. Tuesday saw the market shut in observance of Prophet Muhammad's birthday. The benchmark index opened 3.07 points higher at 1,739.40. The market exhibited positive breadth, with more stocks gaining (203) than losing (184). Out of 332 unchanged counters, 2,135 were untraded, and 49 were suspended. Turnover stood at 180.39 million shares worth RM141.92 million. Analysts from Apex Securities Bhd anticipate a cautious trading session with a slight positive outlook, driven by robust domestic fundamentals, although investors may adopt a selective approach due to the earnings season. Lower US Treasury yields and reduced geopolitical tensions could provide some respite to risk appetite, albeit external uncertainties might cap upside potential. Major indices like FBM KLCI, FBM ACE, and FBM 70 all recorded gains, while sectors such as Financial Services and Industrial Products experienced notable upticks. However, Plantation and Energy indices faced declines.",
  "summary": "The main index climbs to 1,739.19 although cautious sentiment amid earnings season may cap gains.",
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        "title": "Bursa opens higher on resilient domestic fundamentals",
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        "published": "2026-08-26T01:42:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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