The Jakarta Composite Index (IHSG) concluded Tuesday’s trading session (December 2) firmly in the green, signaling positive market sentiment. The benchmark index closed at 8,617.043, marking a significant gain of 68.254 points, or 0.80 percent, from its previous close.
Earlier in the day, the IHSG opened at 8,577.606, demonstrating dynamic movement throughout the session as it traded within a range of 8,564.695 to 8,625.636. Market participation was robust, with 369 stocks advancing, 278 declining, and 159 remaining unchanged. Trading activity reached an impressive total transaction volume of 42.365 billion shares across 2,693,320 transactions, culminating in a substantial turnover of IDR 21.295 trillion.
Contributing significantly to the IHSG’s strong performance were several standout stocks that emerged as top gainers. Leading the charge was PT Newport Marine Service Tbk (BOAT), which surged by 48 points (34.53 percent) to close at 187. Following closely was PT Pelayanan Nasional Bina Buana Raya Tbk (BBRM), climbing 30 points (34.48 percent) to 117. PT Lotte Chemical Titan Tbk (FPNI) also saw a substantial increase, jumping 250 points (24.88 percent) to reach 1,255.
Other notable performers included PT Indomobil Multi Jasa Tbk (IMJS), which rose 64 points (24.62 percent) to 324, and PT Global Sukses Digital (DOSS), gaining 41 points (21.24 percent) to settle at 234. These companies played a pivotal role in bolstering the overall market’s upward trend.
Asian Stock Market Performance This Afternoon:
The broader Asian stock markets presented a mixed picture by afternoon trading:
- Japan’s Nikkei 225 Index experienced a slight dip, weakening to 49,291.800, down by 11.500 points (0.02 percent).
- In China, the Shanghai Composite Index (SSEC) closed at 3,897.709, shedding 16.300 points (0.42 percent).
- Conversely, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index (HSI) showed resilience, rising to 26,095.050 with a gain of 61.791 points (0.24 percent).
- Similarly, Singapore’s Straits Times Index (STI) strengthened, climbing to 4,537.049 after an increase of 10.829 points (0.24 percent).
Summary
The Jakarta Composite Index (IHSG) closed Tuesday’s trading session (December 2) at 8,617.043, marking a significant gain of 0.80 percent. The index opened at 8,577.606 and traded dynamically throughout the session. Market activity was robust, with 369 stocks advancing against 278 declining, and a substantial turnover of IDR 21.295 trillion was recorded.
The IHSG’s strong performance was largely fueled by top gainers like PT Newport Marine Service Tbk (BOAT), which surged by 34.53 percent, and PT Lotte Chemical Titan Tbk (FPNI), which jumped by 24.88 percent. Conversely, broader Asian stock markets presented a mixed picture by afternoon trading. While Japan’s Nikkei 225 and China’s Shanghai Composite Index saw slight dips, both Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index and Singapore’s Straits Times Index ended with gains.