FBM KLCI: 1,606.42 pts (+19.44pts, +1.22%)

The FBM KLCI (+1.2%) recovered all its previous session losses as the resumption of upward momentum in glove heavyweights powered the key index beyond the 1,600 psychological level.  Market breadth turned positive as gainers outpaced the losers by a ratio of 599-to-452 stocks. The healthcare sector (-1.8%) was the biggest loser on the broader market dragged down by Apex Healthcare (-57.0 sen), Pharma Niaga (+52.0 sen) and Y.S.P South East Asia (-26.0 sen); all retreated from their recent rallies.

Top 3 Active stocks:
BIOHLDG (0179): RM0.31 (+13.0 sen)
XOX (0165): RM0.185 (unch)
PDZ (6254): RM0.16 (-3.0 sen)

Volume: 12.12 bln (100-day avg vol: 6.42 bln)
Value: RM6.65 bln
Market Breadth: ⬆:599 ⬇:452
Crude palm oil: RM2,706 (+RM50)
Dow Futures: 26,996 pts (+112 pts)

Source: Bloomberg, M+ Online

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