Broader market firmer as KLCI edges slightly higher

KUALA LUMPUR:  Malaysia’s stock market was slightly firmer on buying of medium and smaller cap stocks in early Thursday trade while the FBM KLCI stayed just below the key 1,700 level.

At 9.55am, the KLCI was up 0.31 of a point or 0.02% to 1,699.30. Turnover was 334.91 million shares valued at RM173.61mil. There were 238 gainers, 172 losers and 252 counters unchanged.