FBM KLCI: 1,509.47 pts (-2.96pts, -0.20%)

The FBM KLCI edged lower after erasing all its intraday gains as sentiment turned downbeat following the concerns over the projected number of Covid-19 cases in October 2020 shared by health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah. Market breadth turned negative as losers overtook the gainers on a ratio of 749-to-315 stocks. The broader market was mostly lower as the healthcare sector (-2.7%) turned to be the worst performer, dragged down by Hartalega (-54.0 sen), Supermax (+48.0 sen) and Kossan (-34.0 sen).

Top 3 Active stocks:
XOX (0165): RM0.115 (-0.5 sen)
AT (0072): RM0.07 (-0.5 sen)
JCY (5161): RM0.715 (-1.0 sen)

Volume: 6.03 bln (100-day avg vol: 9.22 bln)
Value: RM3.80 bln
Market Breadth: ⬆:315 ⬇:749
Crude palm oil: RM2,815 (+RM94)
Dow Futures: 27,966 pts (-29 pts)

Source: Bloomberg, M+ Online

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