FBM KLCI: 1,636.99 pts (-6.30pts, -0.38%)

The FBM KLCI (-0.4%) finished on soft footing for the second-straight day, following the negative sentiment on the regional stockmarkets after the U.S. Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 0.25% and signalled more rate hikes next year. Market breadth was depressed with 376 losers and 351 winners, while 365 counters closed unchanged. Meanwhile, Pentamaster (+3.0 sen), ECS (+2.0 sen) and GHL Systems (+1.5 sen) advanced.

Top 3 Active stocks:
HIBISCS (5199): RM0.360 (+1.5 sen)
ASIABIO (0150): RM0.055 (unch)

KNM (7164): RM0.330 (-0.5 sen)

Volume: 1.21 bln (100-day avg vol: 1.65 bln)
Value: RM1.48 bln
Market Breadth: ?:351 ?:376
Crude palm oil: RM3,182 (+RM57)

Dow Futures: 19,784 pts (+19 pts)

Source: Bloomberg, M+ Online

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