The local stock barometer slightly dipped on Tuesday as investors lacked fresh leads while the “ghost month” loomed near.
The local stock barometer firmed up on Monday, tracking relatively buoyant regional markets in turn backed by optimism on US corporate earnings.
The local stock index slipped for the second straight session as lofty prices drove more profit-taking.
The local stock barometer got a boost on Wednesday from upbeat factory data out of the world’s two largest economies.
The local stock barometer crept higher for the fifth straight session on Thursday as semester-end window-dressing activities and fresh optimism on the US economy fueled a breakout from key resistance level.
