KLCI lacking participation

The KLCI started Friday(071207) with a positive mood, the CI touched the record high of 1449.70 within the first twenty minutes of the session, and thereafter profit taking sets in and sent the CI down to the low of the day at 1431.77, an 18 points retracement from the peak but closed off low at 1434.04 (-6.35, -0.44%). Losers outnumbered gainers with 542 to 275. Volume traded was weak at only 790 million shares, this clearly indicates the local market lacks participation from the mass retailers, the CI's gain over the last few days was merely due to the gain in a few heavy weights.

Technically, Friday's price action has lead to the formation of a bearish engulfing candlestick which indicates distribution, especially happening near the top. The KLCI may continue to retrace downward to the 1423 level, which may provides support for the immediate term. For the medium term the 1400 psychological support is important. For the long term, our KLCI is still on the uptrend. Base on the trend channel, we are looking at the very possible target of 1500, this target may be achieved by the first quarter of 2008.

Some of the stocks that may offer short term trading opportunity are Kianjoo and Pohkong.
















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