The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) saw a slight upward movement on Tuesday, with the SET Index rising 0.09% to close at 1,344.35 THB. The broader market presented a mixed response, as gains in tourism, healthcare, and industrial stocks were offset by declines in financials and electronic components.
The SET 50 Index increased 0.05%, reaching 875.93 THB, while the SET 100 Index rose 0.08% to 1,882.98 THB. Meanwhile, the SET MAI Index, which tracks smaller firms, recorded the biggest percentage gain of the day, climbing 0.63% to 285.54 THB.
Among sectoral indices, the SET Tourism & Leisure Sector Index led the charge, surging 1.63% to 448.82 THB. The SET Health Care Services Sector Index also showed strong momentum, gaining 0.56% to 5,286.46 THB. The SET Industrials Industry Group Index followed with a 0.32% rise, reaching 55.65 THB.
On the downside, financial and energy stocks struggled. The SET Financials Industry Group Index declined 0.24% to 143.64 THB, while the SET Energy & Utilities Sector Index slipped 0.12% to 17,231.85 THB. The SET Electronic Components Sector Index saw the sharpest drop of the session, falling 1.01% to 15,592.06 THB.
The SET Food & Beverage Sector Index recorded a 0.36% gain, closing at 9,723.07 THB, indicating stable consumer demand.
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