JAKARTA – Positive trend seen in Jakarta Composite Index today (24/4) generated a fruitful result for PT Indo Straits Tbk (PTIS) throughout Tuesday (24/4). The price soared 34.97% from the previous closing price (23/4).

Based on Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) data, PTIS was closed at IDR 220, up IDR 57 from IDR 163 per share seen yesterday (23/4). The closing price was also its peak throughout the day, while the lowest was recorded at IDR 152 per share.

This increased stock price attracted more positive responses from local investors, as foreign buy and sell were recorded at zero. The transaction volume hit 1.28 million shares recorded within 850 transactions worth IDR 252.41 million.

In the meantime, PT Koka Indonesia Tbk (KOKA) went up 34.62% and delivered itself to the runner-up spot of top gainers. It was closed at IDR 70, rising IDR 18 from the previous IDR 52 seen at yesterday’s (23/4) closing bel. The closing price was the highest transaction price all day, while the lowest hit IDR 52 per share.

The stock price increase was further triggered by foreign investors’ mass purchase, resulting in foreign buy of 24.59 million and foreign sell of 6.29 million. The transaction frequency of KOKA reached 8,774, worth IDR 7.22 billion, involving total 110.14 million shares. (LK/ZH)