JAKARTA - The Jakarta Composite Index (JCI) closed in the green zone on Thursday, April 23 trading. JCI closed up 0.57 percent or 25.99 points to the level of 4,593.55.
In closing the trade, there were 186 stocks rising, 183 stocks weakening, and 160 stocks stagnating. The trading volume was recorded at 7.03 billion shares and was transacted for IDR 6.61 trillion.
Binaartha Sekuritas analyst, M. Nafan Aji Gustama said the strengthening of the JCI today was supported by the strengthening of commodity prices. In addition, this is also due to the existence of various stimulus programs in several countries in order to reduce the impact of COVID-19 on the economy.
"Several countries will also reduce tightening in terms of lockdown and social distancing policies," Nafan told VOI.
This afternoon, stocks that are among the top gainers include PT Bima Sakti Pertiwi Tbk (PAMG) which rose 28.57 percent to Rp90, PT Elnusa Tbk (ELSA) which rose 8.74 percent to Rp199, and PT Barito Pacific Tbk (BRPT), which strengthened 5.79 percent to Rp1,280.
Meanwhile, stocks that are in the top losers ranks, including PT Semen Baturaja (Persero) Tbk (SMBR) which weakened 6.92 percent to Rp296, PT Bekasi Fajar Industrial Estate Tbk (BEST) which fell 6.57 percent to Rp128. , and PT Kresna Graha Investama Tbk (KREN) which fell 6.51 percent to Rp158.
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