KLK, YTL push KLCI higher despite external worries

KUALA LUMPUR: Some mild fund buying of YTL and KL Kepong helped lift the FBM KLCI, ending the Thursday’s midday session slightly higher. However, investors were still cautious of the external uncertainties.

At 12.30pm, the KLCI was up 1.5 points to 1,829.10. Turnover was 918.53 million shares valued at RM907.4mil. There were 292 gainers, 328 decliners and 328 counters unchanged.