FBM KLCI Ends Strong Amid Foreign Fund Inflows

The FBM KLCI closed on a positive note today, buoyed by continued buying from foreign funds. Despite some intermittent profit-taking activities, the local bourse managed a decent run throughout the week.

However, average trading volumes remained low due to the absence of retail participation, as many investors are drawn to the recent flurry of IPOs, which have siphoned liquidity away from the secondary market.

Looking ahead, the index is expected to trend within the 1,640-1,650 range as market participants brace for a crucial weekend in the US, says Rakuten.

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Technical View: BETA (0263)

Resistance levels for BETA are identified at RM0.50 (R1) and RM0.55 (R2), while support levels are pegged at RM0.455 (S1) and RM0.43 (S2).

Investment Idea: EPB (0317) IPO

Investors are advised to consider a BUY for EPB at RM0.76, based on a projected FY25F PE of 15x.

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