Supermax top gainer as Top Glove, Hartalega lift KLCI

KUALA LUMPUR: Supermax closed at a fresh high on Friday as investors chased up the stock while the FBM KLCI was boosted by Top Glove and Hartalega due to the continued increase in Covid-19 infections globally.

At 5pm, the KLCI was up 8.59 points or 0.54% to 1,591.84. Turnover was 8.69 billion shares valued at RM5.03bil. Decliners beat advancers nearly three to two or 657 losers to 425 gainers and 404 counters unchanged.