KLCI dips in early trade, FGV up in active trade

KUALA LUMPUR: Blue chips fell in early Monday trade as investors stayed away from big caps and instead focused on defensive and smaller counters for quick gains as market sentiment remained uncertain.

At 9.32am, the KLCI was down 0.91 of a point to 1,596.50. Turnover was 345.36 million shares valued at RM123.78mil. There were 185 gainers, 172 losers and 259 counters unchanged.