Malaysia’s benchmark index retreated as profit-taking in key heavyweights weighed on sentiment, while overall market activity remained active. Summary FBM KLCI fell 0.83% to 1,684.93 , dragged by losses in banking and selected large-cap names, despite steady trading participation. Market Performance FBM KLCI : 1,684.93 (-0.83%) FBM Mid 70: -0.00% (flat) FBM Small Cap: -0.23% FBM ACE: +0.20% Broad market was mixed , with weakness concentrated in large caps. Market Breadth & Trading Activity Total volume: 3.54 billion shares Total value: RM4.19 billion Gainers: 456 Losers: 678 Unchanged: 550 Market breadth turned negative , reflecting cautious sentiment. Top Movers – KLCI Gainers Axiata (6888.MY) +1.54% Petronas Gas (6033.MY) +1.18% Sunway (5211.MY) +1.15% Losers Hong Leong Bank (5819.MY) -3.29% Maybank (1155.MY) -3.02% CIMB (1023.MY) -2.47% Banking sector weakness was the main ...
KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 21): The FBM KLCI fell 15.34 points or 0.9% today to close at 1,695.37 after US equities dropped overnight on Tuesday with crude oil prices amid world economic growth concerns.
Reuters reported that US stocks sold off for a second day on Tuesday as energy shares dropped with oil prices, and retailers including Target and Kohl's sank after weak earnings and forecasts, fueling worries about economic growth.
Today, it was reported that Asian stocks slipped as intensifying concerns about global economic growth gripped financial markets, sending Wall Street shares tumbling and driving the safe haven dollar up from a two-week low.
In Malaysia, Inter-Pacific Securities Sdn Bhd research head Pong Teng Siew told theedgemarkets.com: “The KLCI was dragged down by the poor performance seen overnight in US markets, which reflects the globally weak sentiment on equities."
At 5pm, worst-hit among the 30 KLCI stocks, in percentage terms, was Axiata Group Bhd followed by Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd. Axiata shares fell 2.56% to close at RM3.42 while Malaysia Airports dropped 2.26% to RM7.80.
Across Bursa Malaysia, 2.05 billion shares worth RM1.94 billion were traded.
Top decliners included Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd and Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd.
Leading gainers included British American Tobacco (M) Bhd and Batu Kawan Bhd.
Source: The Edge

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