Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Market Roundup | 23 September 2105


FBMKLCI   1613.17pts      -22.20pts (-1.36%)      Volume 1.776b   Value RM 2.123b

 

1) The KLCI fell for a 4th consecutive day following the marginally weaker U.S & European market overnight weighed by declines in oil prices and global growth. Region bourses were mostly lower led by SHCOMP -2.19% after China's preliminary manufacturing gauge fell to a 6 year low, HSI -2.26%, HSCEI -2.70%, ASX -2.07%, STI -0.55%. CONSTRUCTION -2.44% index led in losses weighed by GAMUDA -4.94%, IJM -2.67%, WCT -1.46%, KEURO -1.80% as investors seize the opportunity to lock in profits from the recent rally. Market breadth was negative as losers outpaced gainers by 483 : 315. Market futures closed at 1606.5pts (7pts discount).

 

2) Heavyweights : PBBANK -2.42% RM17.68, AXIATA -2.64% RM5.90, MAYBANK -1.29% RM8.41, GENTING -3.32% RM7.26, TENAGA -1.14% RM12.04, DIGI -1.96% RM5.48, PCHEM -1.63% RM6.02, SKPETRO -3.51% RM1.92.

 

3) DBT:   BJLAND 98.727mil @ RM0.685 (1.9% PUC), KINSTEL 4mil @ RM0.13, YINSON 3.5mil @ RM 2.7986.

 

4) Situational:-

KGB+0.00% RM0.35 - Integrated engineering solutions provider, Kelington Group Bhd, has secured a contract worth SGD21.0m (RM65.0m) from M+W Singapore Pte Ltd for the supply and installation of an exhaust distribution system. Kelington said the contract came a month after it was awarded a SGD14.0m contract (RM43.0m) from M+W Singapore for the supply and installation of a bulk gas and clean dry air distribution system.

 

5) HTPADU : announced that the Company had on 23 September 2015 accepted a Letter of Award for the Appointment of HeiTech Padu Berhad by Kementerian Dalam Negeri (Ministry of Home Affairs) for The Maintenance of Equipment And Software Computer System For The Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia (Malaysian Immigration Department). The contract value of the project is RM38.35m (Inclusive of 6% GST) and is for a period of 3 years commencing from 16 September 2015 to 15 September 2018. Any further renewal or extension of the duration is at the discretion of the Government; +ve, as contract is expected to contribute positively to the future earnings of HeiTech Group.

 

6) Market : Sentiment is expected to remain cautious, clouded by concerns of sluggish crude oil prices, prolonged 1MDB saga as well as the continued weakness of the MYR. Technically, the key index is likely to continue on its consolidation mode, with a downward bias. Likely trading range of 1600 -1656 points.