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Local Market Leads:

Share prices in Bursa Malaysia edged higher on Thursday, after a rally in the overnight Wall Street and furtherrebound in most of the regional markets lifted sentiment in the local bourse.

Despite a cap by renewed profit-taking activities and news that Chinas 3Q GDP growth has slowed to 9.6% yoyfrom 2Qs 10.3%, the local market slowly regained its buying momentum towards the closing after the regional

markets sentiment improved in late afternoon.

For the day, the FBM KLCI gained 4.24 pts or 0.29% to end at 1,491.02, led by fresh buying on CIMB (+9sen) andGenting (+8sen).

Besides, selective stocks like SPSetia (+18sen), YTL (+15sen), KPJ (+10sen) and AnnJoo (+10sen) also attractedstrong buying support on constant buying momentum.

Turnover remained strong at 1.43bn shares, versus 1.49bn shares a day earlier. Market breadth stayed bullishwith 459 gainers and 301 losers.

Technical Interpretations:

After fluctuating at between the 1,488.44 low and 1,495.84 high, the FBM KLCI settled the day at 1,491.02 with astar-like candle on the chart, suggesting mild weakness in todays trading.

But given its ability to recapture the 10-day SMA of 1,489 and further improvement on the short-term momentumreadings, the index stands a good chance to refresh its short-term positive sentiment.

In fact, if it manages to sustain at above the 10-day SMA today, the FBM KLCI will likely be able to rechallenge therecent high of 1,503.82 soon. Positively, upon removal of 1,503.82, it will likely head towards the historical high at

1,524.69 on follow-through buying momentum.

On the downside, strong support can be expected at the 10-day SMA and a technical gap near 1,472.32 -1,476.05, with the medium-term support near 1,450 and the 40-day SMA of 1,460.

Chart 1: FBM KLCI Daily Chart 2: FBM KLCI Intraday

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Daily Trading Strategy:

Although the closing with a star-like candle indicates a slight weakness on the FBM KLCI in the immediate term,we favour its ability to crossover the 10-day SMA of 1,489 yesterday.

A sustainable trading at above the 10-day SMA means a return to the positive trading sentiment in the short term. For now, the 10-day SMA becomes its immediate support level on the chart, followed by the tiny technical gap

near 1,472.32 - 1,476.05.

In addition, the robust trading volume and the healthy rotational plays are expected to cap profit-taking pressurein the near term, in our view.

As such, we see a fresh opportunity to retest the 1,500 psychological level and the recent high of 1,503.82, beforegearing up to challenge the historical high at 1,524.69.

Source: RHBInvest & Bloomberg

Table 2 : Major Indices & Commodities

Local Key Indices ClosingChange(Pts)

Change(% )

FBM KLCI 1,491.02 4.24 0.3FBM 100 9,833.35 33.05 0.3FBM ACE 4,292.24 47.76 1.1

Major Overseas

Indices Dow Jones 11,146.57 38.60 0.3Nasdaq 2,459.67 2.28 0.1S&P 500 1,180.26 2.09 0.2FTSE 5,757.86 28.93 0.5

Hang Seng 23,649.48 92.98 0.4Jakarta Composite 3,588.01 9.06 0.3Nikkei 225 9,376.48 -5.12 -0.1Seoul Composite 1,874.69 4.25 0.2Shanghai Composite 2,983.53 -20.42 -0.7SET 988.8 0.69 0.1Straits Times 3,163.53 -15.62 -0.5Taiwan Weighted 8,131.23 6.61 0.1India Sensex 20,260.58 388.43 2.0Major Commodities

NYMEX Crude Oil(US$/barrel) 80.56 -1.98 -2.4FCPO Third Month(RM/metric ton) 2,990.00 6.00 0.2

US Interest Rate Current Last UpdatedOvernight Fed Fund Rate 0-0.25% Unch

21 Sep

2010Next FOMC meeting 2-3 Nov 2010

Table 1 : Daily StatisticsScoreboard 15 Oct 18 Oct 19 Oct 20 Oct 21 Oct

Gainers 324 299 438 385 459Losers 405 468 369 408 301Unchanged 341 298 276 293 316Untraded 296 306 288 286 296

Market Cap

Turnover

(mln shares) 1,021 1,331 1,500 1,489 1,429Value

(RM mln) 1,647 1,610 1,820 1,803 1,848

Currency

MYR vs USDollar 3.0800 3.1005 3.1070 3.1165 3.1045


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Technical Interpretations:

In tandem with the rebound in the cash market, the FKLI extended its recovery momentum for a third consecutiveday yesterday.

But due to ongoing profit-taking activities, the futures index was stuck in a tight trading range at between 1,491and 1,498.50, before ending the day up 4.00 pts or 0.27% to 1,495.00.

Chart wise, with a formation of a doji candle on the chart, the futures index displays indecision for its immediatetrend direction.

Still, we believe the improvement in the overall technical platform is in favour of a further rebound for the FKLI. We believe the FKLI is likely to retest the recent high of 1,501.00 as soon as today. And once 1,501.00 is cleared, it will turn the short-term trading sentiment back to the positive territory. The next

upside target is seen at the all-time high level of 1,536.

Its strong support is at the 10-day SMA of 1,487 now, while the medium-term support is underpinned by the 40-day SMA of 1,460 and the key level at 1,450.

Daily Trading Strategy:

Stay bullish, with anticipation of a retest of 1,501 soon. Traders can prepare to turn more aggresive on the positive end, while expecting further rally towards its historical

high of 1,536 in the near term.

The trading band for the FKLI is pegged at 1,492 - 1,509 today.Table 3: FKLI ClosingsFKLI (Month)Contracts Open High Low Close Chg (Pts) Settle Volume Open Interest

Oct 10 1494.50 1498.50 1491.00 1495.00 4.00 1495.00 4348 19909Nov 10 1495.50 1498.50 1491.00 1495.00 3.50 1495.00 364 964

Dec 10 1494.50 1497.50 1491.00 1495.00 4.50 1495.00 57 372Mar 11 1495.00 1497.00 1493.50 1493.50 3.50 1495.50 3 111

Source: Bursa Malaysia

Chart 3: FKLI Daily Chart 4: FKLI I ntraday


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US Market Leads:

Wall Street ended higher in a volatile day on Thursday, as the stronger-than-expected earnings news managed tooffset the fresh selling in financial stocks and a rebound in the US dollar.

Upon opening, investors were boosted by another set of upbeat earnings from key corporates, like McDonalds(+1.3%), EBay (+6%) and Travelers (+0.6%).

Though profit-taking pressure later set in, partly due to selling in financial stocks amid ongoing worries over Bankof Americas (-3.3%) possible bonds repurchase problem and a 0.4% rebound in the greenback, the US markets

still managed to stay positive at the end of the day.

In economic news, initial unemployment claims dropped more than expected by 23,000 to 452,000 last week. US light sweet crude oil futures for Dec delivery dropped US$1.98 or 2.4% to US$82.54/barrel.Technical Interpretations:

Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA)

After rallying as much as 106 pts in the early session, the DJIA pared down its gains to only 38.60 pts or 0.35%to 11,146.57 last night.

Sealed with a small positive candle and that the stochastic oscillators did not cut a fresh buy signal, we seepossible struggle ahead to gain its upside momentum.

However, if it manages to remove yesterdays high of 11,213.54, it may also remove the 11,250 and the Aprshigh of 11,258.01 soon.

Supports are seen at the 11,000 level and the 21-day SMA of 10,947.Nasdaq Composite (Nasdaq)

The Nasdaq Composite index inched up 2.28 pts or 0.09% to 2,459.67 in a choppy market, after fluctuating atbetween the 2,436.34 low and 2,482.14 high for the day.

And with its failure to overtake 2,470 and a negative candle on the chart, this spells possible profit-taking dipstowards the 21-day SMA of 2,403 soon.

But should it clear 2,470 and the recent high of 2,482.14, it will refresh hopes for a further rally towards the Aprshigh of 2,535.28 and the 2,630 hurdle.

Chart 5: US Dow Jones I ndustrial Average (DJIA) Daily Chart 6: US Nasdaq Composite DailyChart 5: US Dow Jones I ndustrial Average (DJIA) Daily Chart 6: US Nasdaq Composite Daily


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Daily Technical Watch:

Berjaya Corporation (3395)

A renewed bullish sentiment on the stock likely

BjCorp fell into a downtrend after losing the important resistance level of RM1.55 in May 2010. The downtrend was also confirmed by the negative cut on the 10-day SMA to below the 40-day SMA, also in May. The steady downtrend removed the RM1.33, RM1.20 and RM1.06 levels in a series of downswing and pressed the

stock to a low of RM0.925 in early Sep 2010.

However, from the low, the stock rebounded to above the key level of RM1.06 in late Sep, and hit a high ofRM1.17, before settled with a sideways consolidation trend near the crucial level of RM1.06.

During the recovery in Sep, the 10-day SMA has also recovered to above the 40-day SMA to suggest a potentialmedium-term positive signal going forward.

Due to the recent consolidation, the 10-day SMA was once again dragged towards the 40-day SMA. But, as the stock surged to close at RM1.09 yesterday, the 10-day SMA recorded an uptick, just in time when it

touched the 40-day SMA. This appearance suggests a renewed bullish sentiment on the stock.

Should it sustain at above RM1.06 in the immediate term, buying momentum is expected to improve drastically,hence leading a retest to the RM1.20 resistance soon, in our view.

Beyond that hurdle, the stock could accelerate towards the RM1.33 and RM1.55 levels on follow-throughmomentum.

Technical Readings:

10-day SMA: RM1.052 40-day SMA: RM1.05 Support: IS = RM1.06 S1 = RM0.88 S2 = RM0.75 Resistance: IR = RM1.20 R1 = RM1.33 R2 = RM1.55

Chart 7: BjCorp Daily Chart 8: BjCorp Intraday


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Technical recommendation framework for stocks and sectors are as follows: -

Technical Recommendation:Trading Buy = Short-term positive opportunity spotted. It is an aggressive trading recommendation with a book to sellers price for short-term technical upside.Bargain Buy = Short-term positive but technical signals have yet to trigger a rally. Traders can park and queue for their desired entry level within a small range.Buy on Weakness = Short- to Medium-term positiveness anticipated, but technical readings are still negative. Traders can p ick-up the stock for future rally.Sell on Strength = Short-term momentum still positive, Traders are advice to lock in profit base on current strength.Take Profit = Short-term target achieved. Traders are advice to exit before the technical readings turn bearish.Avoid = Risky situation in the short-term and high volatility expected on the share price. Traders best strategy is staying away until it stabilises.

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