JAKARTA (Yosefardi) – Composite index of the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) ended higher 0.58% at 5141 on Monday (November 24), but closed off its high as profit taking hit certain stocks. The index moved at range of 5125 to 5157 during the day trading.
Asian share markets were broadly higher on Monday as the prospect of further policy stimulus in China and Europe whetted risk appetites while sending the euro skidding, Reuters reported.
Adaro Energy gained 1.4%, Bumi Resources lifted 1.08%, Aneka Tambang rose 2%, Astra International increased 2.16%, Bank Mandiri hiked 1.2%, Kalbe Farma climbed 1.7%, and Telkom up 1.8%.
Other gainers were Adhi Karya (+2.59%), Waskita Karya (+1.46%), Global Mediacom (+1.19%), Pakuwon Jati (+2.9%), and Matahari Putra Prima (+1.39%).
While Alam Sutera fell 1.19% and Jababeka lost 1.38%.
Nymex’s crude oil inched up 0.08% to US$76.57 per barrel while gold declined 0.23% to US$1,195 per ounce. The rupiah strengthened to Rp12,122 against the US dollar.