FBM KLCI: 1,870.37 pts (+6.90pts, +0.37%)

The FBM KLCI (+0.4%) managed to recover all its intraday losses to close higher for the third straight session ahead of the Labour Day public holiday. Market breadth was slightly negative as decliners pipped advancers on a ratio of 411-to-401 stocks, while 406 stocks flatlined. Notable decliners of the day were consumer products stocks like Nestle (-40.0 sen), Padini (-13.0 sen) and Dutch Lady (-8.0 sen).

Top 3 Active stocks:
BORNOIL (7036): RM0.09 (+0.5 sen)
SAPNRG (5218): RM0.64 (-3.5 sen)

NEXGRAM (0096): RM0.065 (unch)

Volume: 1.71 bln (100-day avg vol: 2.88 bln)
Value: RM1.84 bln
Market Breadth: ?:401 ?:411
Crude palm oil: RM2,360 (-RM22)

Dow Futures: 24,364 pts (+81 pts)

Source: Bloomberg, M+ Online

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