FBM KLCI: 1,743.93 pts (-3.99pts, -0.23%)

The FBM KLCI (-0.2%) fell for the second straight day, on the back of selling-pressure in selected heavyweights, despite the bullish sentiments in the offshore bourses. Market breadth turned negative as decliners overtook advancers on a ratio of 504-to-368 stocks, while 417 stocks flatlined. Ekovest (-21.0 sen) retreated after the group proposed the consolidation of Iskandar Waterfront City into the former, while other notable losers were Mudajaya (-4.0 sen) and Gadang (-3.0 sen). 

Top 3 Active stocks:
EKOVEST (8877): RM0.95 (-21.0 sen)
PUC (0007): RM0.185 (+0.5 sen)

UMWOG (5243): RM0.335 (+1.5 sen)

Volume: 3.07 bln (100-day avg vol: 2.16 bln)
Value: RM2.30 bln
Market Breadth: ?:368 ?:504
Crude palm oil: RM2,818 (+RM3)

Dow Futures: 23,420 pts (+95 pts)

Source: Bloomberg, M+ Online

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