KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 27): The FBM KLCI struggled to to remain above the 1,700-point level at the midday break today as sellling persisted on Bursa Malaysia, despite the regional markets reversing earlier losses. The top gainers included Danainfra Nasional Bhd, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd, Panasonic Malaysia Manufacturing Bhd, Allianz Malaysia Bhd, PPB Group Bhd, Petronas Dagangan Bhd, Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd, KESM Industries Bhd, Rapid Synergy Bhd, Petron Malaysia Refining and Marketing Bhd, Shell Refining Company (Federation of Malaya) Bhd and Apex Healthcare Bhd. The actives included AT Systemization Bhd, KNM Group Bhd, Sterling Progress Bhd, Perisai Petroleum Teknologi Bhd, Dagang NeXchange Bhd, Borneo Oil Bhd and Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd. The losers included Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd, Kawan Food Bhd, Lafarge Malaysia Bhd, Aeon Co (M) Bhd, Westports Holdings Bhd, IQ Group Bhd, Scientex Bhd and Petronas Gas Bhd. AffinHwang Capital Research said regional markets turned cautious after U.S. stocks settled at dizzying high on last minutes push during the last trading hour.

Source: The Edge Markets February 27, 2017 05:03 UTC