Following the softer inflation print posted by the United States, bourses in the Asian region were traded higher in the Friday morning session, albeit in capped gains. Moving in tandem with the regional peers, the benchmark index FBM KLCI gained 3.04 points or +0.2% at 1,491.70 at Friday noon.
At 9:00 am, the main index opened at 1,488.05 vis-a-vis yesterday’s close of 1,488.66.
During the morning trading session, the index was traded in the range of 1,488.05 – 1,494.53.
Meanwhile, the market breadth was mildly positive with 397 gainers, 364 decliners and 404 counters unchanged.
A total number of 2.073 billion shares changed hands with the total worth of RM955 million.
Top five active counters for the morning session were Serba Dinamik, Nationgate Holdings, Zen Tech International, Velesto Energy, AT Systemization.
Top five gainers were Hextar Technologies Solutions, Malaysian Pacific Industries, PETRONAS Dagangan, Chin Tek Plantations, Kotra Industries.
Whilst top five decliners were Nestle Malaysia, PPB Group, Batu Kawan, Fraser & Neave, Artroniq.
