FBM KLCI: 1,764.89 pts (-7.41pts, -0.42%)

Malaysian equities were painted red, amid muted trading as investors retreated ahead of the long weekend holidays in the United States, while the Chinese stockmarkets closed in-conjunction with the two-day Dragon Boat Festival celebrations. Market breath was negative as losers outpaced winners by more than three-fold, while 345 stocks closed flattish. Top gainers included Superlon (+8.0 sen), Willowglen (+8.0 sen) and VS Industry (+5.0 sen).

Top 3 Active stocks:
CAP (5229): RM0.01 (-1.5 sen)
BORNOIL (7036): RM0.13 (unch)

AAX (5238): RM0.405 (-0.5 sen)

Volume: 2.32 bln (100-day avg vol: 2.98 bln)
Value: RM1.87 bln
Market Breadth: ?:224 ?:688
Crude palm oil: RM2,513 (-RM42)

Dow Futures: 21,070 pts (+4 pts)

Source: Bloomberg, M+ Online

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