FBM KLCI: 1,773.96 pts (+2.95pts, +0.17%)

The FBM KLCI came off intraday highs, albeit still closing in the positive territory, mainly driven by gains in banking heavyweights as the local bourse continue to be rangebound. Market breath was dampened as losers beat winners on a ratio of 590-to-377, while 376 stocks flatlined. Meanwhile, financials-related stocks like Maybank (+3.0 sen), MBSB (+3.0 sen) and RHB Bank (+1.0 sen) rallied.

Top 3 Active stocks:
AAX (5238): RM0.425 (-2.5 sen)
INTA (0192): RM0.305 (+5.5 sen)

DRBHCOM (1619): RM1.72 (+4.0 sen)

Volume: 2.95 bln (100-day avg vol: 2.96 bln)
Value: RM3.17 bln
Market Breadth: ?:590 ?:377
Crude palm oil: RM2,600 (+RM19)

Dow Futures: 21,064 pts (+79 pts)

Source: Bloomberg, M+ Online

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