KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI retreated for the fourth straight session amid a weak sentiment as the key index succumbed to the extended profit taking activities.
The market bellwether closed down 1.48 points, or 0.1% to 1, 530.15 after moving between 1, 531.03 and 1, 523.42.
Market breadth turned negative as losers overpowered the gainers on a ratio of 568-to-383 stocks. Traded volumes stood at 4.8 billion shares worth RM2.72bil.
Dealers said the high Covid-19 cases offset the optimism over the ongoing vaccination programme.
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