FBM KLCI: 1,665.02 pts (-2.01 pts, -0.12%)

Despite the positive closing on the overnight Dow, the FBM KLCI ended on a weaker tone as further profit taking activities kicked in among the index heavyweights like AXIATA (-6.0 sen) and IHH (-4.0 sen). Most of the stocks ended lower and the market breadth was negative with decliners ahead of advancers by a ratio of nearly 5-to-3. However, semiconductor related stocks were actively traded on a stronger footing amid a weaker Ringgit; KESM jumped 35.0 sen, while INARI and UNISEM rose 5.0 sen each. 

Top 3 Active stocks:
PERISAI (0047): RM0.07 (-0.5 sen)
AT (0072): RM0.07 (-2.0 sen)

NEXGRAM (0096): RM0.06 (+0.5 sen) 

Volume: 1.76 bln (3-month avg vol: 1.80 bln) 
Value: RM1.94 bln 
Market Breadth: ?:303 ?:485
Crude palm oil: RM2,619 (-RM34)

Dow Futures: 17,953 pts (-100 pts) 

Source: Bloomberg, M+ Online

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