FBM KLCI: 1,639.37 pts (+6.57pts, +0.40%)

The key-index recovered Monday's losses and closed higher, supported by strong gains in Axiata and Digi amid a potential merger. Market breadth was positive as 555 winners regained momentum against the 309 losers, while 373 stocks closed unchanged. Notable gainers, meanwhile, include V.S. Industry (+6.0 sen), Lotte Chemical Titan (+5.0 sen) and DWL Resources (+2.5 sen).

Top 3 Active stocks:
ARMADA (5210): RM0.215 (+0.5 sen)
EKOVEST (8877): RM0.91 (unch)

LAMBO (0018): RM0.09 (unch)

Volume: 3.02 bln (100-day avg vol: 2.67 bln)
Value: RM2.25 bln
Market Breadth: ⬆:555 ⬇:309
Crude palm oil: RM2,035 (+RM51)

Dow Futures: 26,277 pts (-128 pts)

Source: Bloomberg, M+ Online

Disclaimer

The content published is solely for information and personal use only. It should not be construed to be, any advice, recommendation, offer or invitation to buy or sell any securities, futures contracts or any other instrument. Readers should seek independent advice from their own professional advisers (including legal, tax, financial and accounting) as to the risks and merits before entering into any transaction pursuant to or in reliance on any information here.

The content published above shall only be for your sole and personal non-professional use. No guarantee is given on the accuracy or completeness of the information published here. No warranty whatsoever is given and no liability whatsoever is accepted for any loss arising whether directly or indirectly as a result of any person or group of persons acting on such information.