Wall Street surge lifts Bursa and key Asian markets

KUALA LUMPUR: Wall Street’s rally on US government’s move to roll out more stimulus measures saw key Asian markets and Bursa Malaysia climbing in early Friday trade.

At 9.11am, the KLCI was up 17.45 points or 1.31% to 1,345.54. Turnover was 361.12 million shares valued at RM159.11mil. There were 443 gainers, 72 losers and 112 counters unchanged.