FBM KLCI: 1,777.91 pts (+3.38pts, +0.19%)

Taking cue from the strength in regional indices, the FBM KLCI closed 0.2% higher, on the back of buying interest in banking giants. Market breadth remains muted as decliners beat winners on a ratio of 516-to-363 stocks. Meanwhile, notable gainers include metal-related counters like Atta (+3.0 sen), Ann Joo (+2.0 sen) and A-Rank (+1.0 sen).

Top 3 Active stocks:
FRONTKN (0128): RM0.33 (-8.0 sen)
COMPUGT (5037): RM0.035 (+0.5 sen)

DNEX (4456): RM0.52 (-4.0 sen)

Volume: 1.95 bln (100-day avg vol: 2.77 bln)
Value: RM1.68 bln
Market Breadth: ?:363 ?:516
Crude palm oil: RM2,583 (-RM25)

Dow Futures: 22,058 pts (+41 pts)

Source: Bloomberg, M+ Online

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