Investors remain in profit-taking mode


KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI erased earlier gains by midday as investors continued to take profit following a six-day rally in the closing days of 2024.

At the midday break, the benchmark index was down 2.43 points to 1,630.44. The broader market, however, was positive with 506 gainers compared to 476 decliners, suggesting that investors had turned their attention to picking up bargains among the lower liners.

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