[MALAYSIA]
Malaysian stocks stabilize amid cautious market sentiment

- FBM KLCI consolidates after a sharp dip, rising slightly to 1,556.92 amid cautious investor sentiment.
- US market stability offsets Moody’s downgrade concerns as traders focus on upcoming corporate earnings.
- Banking and plantation stocks show mixed performance, with blue chips like Hong Leong Bank and Nestle leading gains.
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