KUALA LUMPUR: Companies that made corporate announcements include Gamuda, PT Resources, Eduspec

KUALA LUMPUR: A slight dip in the FBM KLCI in early morning trading showed signs that the market was extending a consolidation phase that began after the sharp decline last week.... " However, we expected the broader market to trade in a rangebound mode while investors keep an eye on the unemployment rate and GDP growth rate, which will be released today and and Friday respectively," said Malacca Securities Research in a note.... On the blue-chip index, Petronas Chemicals was down four sen to

KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia stayed flattish on the first day of post-Christmas trading as the closure of major global bourses on Friday gave little trading direction for investors.... " We expect the buying interest to continue at least for the week given the Omicron fear has faded.... The research house added that recovery theme counters expected to see investor interest include the aviation, gaming and tourism industries....