Glove makers advance amid weaker broader market

KUALA LUMPUR: Glove makers made firm strides in early Monday trade as the Covid-19 infections continued to rise with Hartalega, which is expected to announce its results soon, was the top gainer.

At 9.22am, the KLCI had eked out a gain of 0.51 point or a mere 0.03% to 1,597.25. Turnover was 986.85 million shares valued at RM649.26mil. Decliners beat advancers more than three to one with 625 losers to 191 gainers and 293 counters unchanged.