The Jakarta Composite Index (IHSG) concluded trading on Thursday, April 9, in positive territory, marking a notable gain for investors. Indonesia’s benchmark index advanced by 28.38 points, or 0.39 percent, to close at 7,037. Similarly, the LQ45 index, which tracks the 45 most liquid stocks, also saw a modest uptick, rising 0.27 points (0.04 percent) to reach 733.90, reflecting a generally upbeat sentiment in the domestic stock market.
Despite the overall positive close for the main indices, market breadth remained mixed during the session. A total of 278 shares climbed, while 378 declined, and 164 remained unchanged. This active session witnessed a remarkable 2.24 million transactions, involving a massive total trading volume of 29.04 billion shares. The total transaction value for the day amounted to a substantial Rp 17.09 trillion, underscoring robust market participation.
Highlighting individual stock performances, several companies emerged as top gainers during afternoon trading, showcasing significant upward momentum:
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PEGE surged by 42 points (34.71 percent) to 163
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HDFA climbed 31 points (34.07 percent) to 122
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MSIN saw a substantial increase of 235 points (24.74 percent) to 1,185
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CTTH advanced 17 points (23.94 percent) to 88
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MSKY rose 16 points (19.75 percent) to 97
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DSSA jumped 400 points (16.42 percent) to 3,120
In contrast to the domestic stock market’s performance, the Indonesian rupiah experienced a slight depreciation against the US dollar. According to Bloomberg data, the rupiah weakened by 78 points, or 0.46 percent, closing the afternoon session at Rp 17,090 per US dollar.
Looking at the broader regional picture, major Asian stock markets presented a predominantly negative trend for the day:
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Japan’s Nikkei 225 index declined by 413.09 points (0.73 percent) to 55,895
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Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index fell 140.61 points (0.54 percent) to 25,752
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China’s SSE Composite index dropped 28.83 points (0.72 percent) to 3,966
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Singapore’s Straits Times index decreased 18.96 points (0.38 percent) to 4,977