Broader market weakens as KLCI slips at midday (Update)


Reuters reported China stocks extended their recovery on Friday morning, with the Shanghai market heading for its seventh-day gain -- its longest winning streak in two months -- as investors increased leveraged bets despite disappointing July factory activity data.

At Bursa Malaysia, Petronas Chemicals fell 11 sen to RM6.33 and erased 1.49 points from the KLCI. Petronas Gas lost two sen to RM21.62.

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