FBM KLCI: 1,783.47 pts (+6.20pts, +0.35%)

The FBM KLCI (+0.4%) pared Thursday's losses and closed higher, despite lower-than-expected GDP growth on renewed trade optimism ahead of U.S. and China's scheduled trade meeting later this month. Market breadth inched higher as 466 winners tipped 403 decliners, while notable gainers include the recently beaten-down plantation stocks like Sime Darby Plantation (+8.0 sen), FGV (+5.0 sen) and IOI Corporation (+4.0 sen).

Top 3 Active stocks:
QES (0196): RM0.265 (+2.0 sen)
INARI (0166): RM2.28 (-12.0 sen)

EURO (7208): RM0.235 (+2.5 sen)

Volume: 2.00 bln (100-day avg vol: 2.51 bln)
Value: RM2.04 bln
Market Breadth: ⬆:466 ⬇:403
Crude palm oil: RM2,248 (+RM26)

Dow Futures: 25,584 pts (-8 pts)

Source: Bloomberg, M+ Online

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