FBM KLCI: 1,775.75 pts (-1.40pts, -0.08%)

The FBM KLCI remained in the red after a volatile intra-day session, weighed down by selling-pressure in selected heavyweights. Market breadth was grim as 745 losers overshadowed a mere 195 advancers. Notable decliners, meanwhile, include construction-linked stocks like Gamuda (-78.0 sen), IJM (-19.0 sen) and Sunway Construction (-19.0 sen) following the government's decision to retender MRT2's underground work portion.

Top 3 Active stocks:
GAMUDA (5398): RM2.43 (-78.0 sen)
SAPNRG (5218): RM0.37 (-2.0 sen)

VC (0060): RM0.09 (+1.0 sen)

Volume: 2.37 bln (100-day avg vol: 2.50 bln)
Value: RM1.82 bln
Market Breadth: ⬆:195 ⬇:745
Crude palm oil: RM2,205 (-RM16)

Dow Futures: 26,390 pts (-102 pts)

Source: Bloomberg, M+ Online

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