Higher in volatile trading

BURSA Malaysia ended higher yesterday after a roller-coaster ride throughout the day as gains in selected heavyweights, particularly oil and gas-related counters, lent support to the market bellwether.

A dealer said the upbeat performance was mainly driven by the stronger crude oil prices.

The benchmark FBM KLCI finished at 1,766.00, up 2.66 points, or 0.15%, from Tuesday’s close of 1,763.34.

After opening 2.70 points firmer at 1,766.04, the key index moved between 1,760.82 and 1,766.70 throughout the day.

Volume fell to 1.30 billion units worth RM1.55bil from 1.68 billion units worth RM1.63bil on Tuesday. – Bernama

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