HLGF, Hong Leong Bank lead KLCI lower

KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI fell in early Thursday trade, with HLFG and Hong Leong Bank down on profit taking, as  the index extended its decline from the previous day on downbeat data from the US and weak key regional markets.

At 9.19am, the KLCI was down 0.49 of a point or  0.03% to 1,729.04. Turnover was 149.18 million shares valued at RM82.92mil.  There were 172 gainers, 136 losers  and 179 counters unchanged.