KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 21): The FBM KLCI opened lower this morning in line with the cautious regional markets, weighed by losses at select blue chips. At 9.01am, the FBM KLCI dipped 2.20 points to 1,653.58. The early decliners included British American Tobacco (M) Bhd, KESM Industries Bhd, Heineken Malaysia Bhd, Maxis Bhd, Public Bank Bhd, SAM Engineering & Equipment Bhd, UMW Holdings Bhd, Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd, Berjaya Auto Bhd and Gamuda Bhd. “On the local market, the FBM KLCI gained 4.07 points to 1655.78 points after a last minute surge. “Following the mixed performance in the US and Europe, the FBM KLCI is expected to consolidate above the support of 1650 points,” it said.

Source: The Edge Markets September 21, 2016 01:30 UTC