Glove stocks rally as new Covid-19 variant spooks investors  


KUALA LUMPUR: Glove stocks rallied, extending Friday's surge, amid bets that Omicron coronavirus variant would boost demand for the protective gear.

Top producers Top Glove Corp Bhd, Hartalega Holdings Bhd and Supermax Corp Bhd jumped as much 30% on before succumbing to quick profit taking on Monday.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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