The FBM KLCI has extend its gains for the third day today as bargain hunting has emerged after the earlier sharp drop on share prices.

However, the benchmark index has ended the week slightly lower at 1,715.99 points, down 17 points or 0.98% from last Friday’s closing of 1,732.99 points.

At market close, the index was 16.04 points or 0.94% higher against Thursday's closing.

Across the board, a total of 1.87 billion shares worth RM2.21 billion were traded. Market breadth was positive, with gainers beating decliners at 606 versus 257, while 277 counters were unchanged.