FBM KLCI: 1,509.14 pts (+8.34pts, +0.56%)

The FBM KLCI (+0.6%) extended its gains on the build-up of positive momentum in glove heavyweights, coupled with the stronger performance on Wall Street overnight. Market breadth turned positive as gainers overpowered losers on a ratio of 572-to-446 stocks. Once again, the healthcare sector (+2.4%) led the broader market winners list, boosted by gains from Hartalega (+RM1.10), Kossan (+80.0 sen) and Top Glove (+25.0 sen)

Top 3 Active stocks:
ASB (1481): RM0.175 (+0.5 sen)
KANGER (0170): RM0.22 (-1.5 sen)
MUIIND (3891): RM0.115 (-0.5 sen)

Volume: 5.17 bln (100-day avg vol: 9.22 bln)
Value: RM3.96 bln
Market Breadth: ⬆:572 ⬇:446
Crude palm oil: RM2,829 (+RM72)
Dow Futures: 26,731 pts (+16 pts)

Source: Bloomberg, M+ Online

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