Genting stocks, Public Bank weigh on KLCI

KUALA LUMPUR: Genting Malaysia, Genting Bhd and Public Bank fell in early Wednesday trade and their losses weighed on the FBM KLCI despite the steadier key Asian markets after the overnight rebound on Wall Street.

At 9.20am, the KLCI was down 4.29 points or 0.27% to 1, 607.50. Turnover was 332.90 million shares valued at RM377.46mil. There were 142 gainers, 178 losers and 221 counters unchanged.