FBM KLCI retains lead, region turns positive on Biden-Xi talks


KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI retained a slight lead at midday as investors picked up previously sold-down counters, but stayed cautious ahead of corporate earnings.

At midday, there were 1.8 billion shares traded valued at RM1.1bil while market breadth remained negative with 485 decliners compared to 336 gainers.

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