Market News - 17 June 2009

U.S. and European Market Roundup

• The DJIA down 107.46 points to 8,504.67 points.
• U.S stocks slipped on after news of a seventh straight monthly drop in industrial production overshadowed better-than-expected reports on home construction, building permits and inflation.
• European shares fell marginally on Tuesday, with weak banking shares offsetting a rise in defensive sectors, and amid mixed signals for economic recovery.

Macro and Corporate New

• Property developer KYM Holdings is expected to sign an agreement as early as next week to help build a RM300 mln medical complex in Malacca, its Group Managing Director Datuk Raymond Chong Thin Choy said.
• Perisai Petroleum Teknologi plans to raise up to RM40 mln in a private placement for working capital and to repay debt.