MARKET PULSE AM JULY 7, 2025 [WATCH]
Bursa Malaysia opened lower today as investors stayed cautious ahead of the upcoming tariff deadline on July 9.
The benchmark index is expected to trade within the range of 1,545 to 1,555.
On the most active list, NexG, formerly Datasonic Group, emerged as one of the top movers in early trade.
The stock rose 2.5 per cent to 41 sen, with 18 million shares changing hands.
In the cryptocurrency market, Bitcoin is experiencing a volatile trend as it nears the RM458,794, while Ethereum is easing at RM10,793 and Solana at RM636.
That's it for Market Pulse.
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