FBM KLCI: 1,702.12 pts (+9.90pts, +0.59%)

The FBM KLCI bucked the general bearish sentiment in the regional stockmarkets and closed higher today, owing to strong buying-support in selected heavyweights in the eleventh hour. Market breadth, however, turned negative as losers overtake the winners on a ratio of 556-to-332 stocks. Notable decliners include EMS-related players like V.S. Industry (-5.0 sen), SKP Resources (-4.0 sen) and Uchi Technologies (-1.0 sen).

Top 3 Active stocks:
ARMADA (5210): RM0.215 (-0.5 sen)
SUMATEC (1201): RM0.01 (+0.5 sen)

SAPNRG (5218): RM0.28 (-0.5 sen)

Volume: 3.32 bln (100-day avg vol: 2.16 bln)
Value: RM2.12 bln
Market Breadth: :arrow_up::332 :arrow_down::556
Crude palm oil: RM2,261 (+RM35)

Dow Futures: 24,559 pts (-128 pts)

Source: Bloomberg, M+ Online

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