SET tumbles on poor outlook

MONDAY, AUGUST 19, 2013
SET tumbles on poor outlook

Thai shares tumbled 47.28 points or 3.27% to 1,398.48, as the latest growth revision raises concerns on economic outlook.

Thai composite stocks index (SET) closed on Monday at 1,398.48, down 47.28 points, or 3.27 per cent after the National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB) cut Thailand's gross domestic product (GDP) growth projection for this year from 4.2-5.2 to 3.8-4.3 per cent.

Blue chip SET-50 index was at 947.70, down 33.38 points, or 3.40 per cent.
Top five active (value) stocks: KBANK, TRUE, BANPU, PTT, JAS.
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