FBM KLCI: 1,637.93 pts (+7.63pts, +0.47%)

Despite the negative sentiment on the regional stockmarkets, the FBM KLCI finished 0.5% higher at 1637.9 points - lifted by the gains in plantations heavyweights. Market breadth was flat as 371 losers edged 370 advancer, while 375 counters ended unchanged. Top gainers include Kuala Lumpur Kepong (+52.0 sen), Genting Plantations (+12.0 sen) and IOI Corporation (+7.0 sen).

Top 3 Active stocks:
SUMATEC (1201): RM0.075 (+1.0 sen)
BORNOIL (7036): RM0.18 (+0.5 sen)

HIBISCS (5199): RM0.41 (+1.0 sen)

Volume: 1.77 bln (100-day avg vol: 1.60 bln)
Value: RM1.40 bln
Market Breadth: ?:370 ?:371
Crude palm oil: RM3,108 (-RM22)

Dow Futures: 19,760 pts (-15 pts)

Source: Bloomberg, M+ Online

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