Gloves lead KLCI higher as Covid-19 cases climb


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KUALA LUMPUR: Glove makers underpinned the FBM KLCI’s advance in early Friday trade as Covid-19 cases continued to surge, prompting stronger demand, while investor sentiment was also shored up by firmer external markets.

At 9.23am, the KLCI was up 1.95 points or 0.12% to 1,604.90. Turnover was 651.82 million shares valued at RM412.90mil. However, decliners led advancers 316 to 277 and 362 counters unchanged.

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