KLCI slips below 1,600 level as impact of expanded MCO weighs on sentiment
KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 21): The main index at Bursa Malaysia reversed its earlier gains and slipped to below the 1,600-point level at the midday break today as investors digested the impact of the expanded movement control order (MCO) restrictions, against the backdrop of firm regional markets. At 12.30pm, the FBM KLCI dipped 3.37 points to 1,598.17. The index had earlier risen to a high of 1,615.22. Losers led gainers by 471 to 239, while 751 counters traded unchanged. Trading volume was 3.85 billion shares valued at RM2.19 billion. The top losers included Euro Holdings Bhd, Cymao Holdings Bhd, K...
Source: theedgemarkets.com