Retreat in glove makers weigh on KLCI as PetChem extends decline


KUALA LUMPUR: Profit taking on stock market superstars Hartalega and Top Glove and late selling of Petronas Chemicals weighed on the FBM KLCI on Wednesday.

At 5pm, the KLCI was down 13.19 points or 0.83% to 1,585.56. Turnover was heavy with 8.24 billion shares valued at RM5.01bil. Gainers beat losers 558 to 456 while 424 counters were unchanged.

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