FBM KLCI: 1,721.25 pts (+2.20pts, +0.13%)

Tracking the positive sentiment across key regional indices, The FBM KLCI extended its gains, lifted by selective plantation and banking heavyweights on Friday. Market breadth, however, remain negative with 490 decliners vs. 327 advancers, while 401 counters traded unchanged. Notable winners were consumer products stocks like Ajinomoto (+82.0 sen), British American Tobacco (+46.0 sen) and Dutch Lady (+36.0 sen).

Top 3 Active stocks:
SAPNRG (5218): RM0.83 (-13.5 sen)
HIBISCS (5199): RM0.78 (-0.5 sen)

SIME (4197): RM2.18 (+3.0 sen)

Volume: 1.84 bln (100-day avg vol: 2.30 bln)
Value: RM2.48 bln
Market Breadth: ?:327 ?:490
Crude palm oil: RM2,487 (-RM15)

Dow Futures: 24,272 pts (+26 pts)

Source: Bloomberg, M+ Online

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