FBM KLCI: 1,551.23 pts (-7.56pts, -0.48%)

The FBM KLCI (-0.5%) was painted red, dragged down by the weakness in Ringgit and extended losses in banking heavyweights. Market breadth was bearish with 509 losers against 293 winners, while 409 stocks flatlined. Notable tech stocks like Pentamaster (-25.0 sen), KESM Industries (-17.0 sen) and Unisem (-12.0 sen), meanwhile also tumbled amid quick profit-taking activities.

Top 3 Active stocks:
ARMADA (5210): RM0.365 (+1.5 sen)
EKOVEST (8877): RM0.795 (unch)

IWCITY (1589): RM0.90 (-1.5 sen)

Volume: 1.90 bln (100-day avg vol: 2.27 bln)
Value: RM1.68 bln
Market Breadth: ⬆:293 ⬇:509
Crude palm oil: RM2,197 (+RM22)

Dow Futures: 26,330 pts (+192 pts)

Source: Bloomberg, M+ Online

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