Dayang 1Q net loss narrows to RM4m from RM21m net loss a year earlier
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Dayang 1Q net loss narrows to RM4m from RM21m net loss a year earlier

Pos Malaysia opens down 8 sen at RM1.50 after reporting FY19 loss
 
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Pos Malaysia opens down 8 sen at RM1.50 after reporting FY19 loss

Kenanga cuts Pos Malaysia TP to RM1.30 from RM1.50
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Kenanga cuts Pos Malaysia TP to RM1.30 from RM1.50

TA ups IOI Corp TP to RM4.31, cuts earnings forecast


 
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TA ups IOI Corp TP to RM4.31, cuts earnings forecast

FBM KLCI down 10.45 points at 1,593.29 at 9:04am
 
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FBM KLCI down 10.45 points at 1,593.29 at 9:04am

Based on corporate announcements and news flow today, stocks in focus for Thursday (May 23) may include: KUB Malaysia Bhd, Sunway Bhd, MAA Group Bhd, Barakah Offshore Petroleum Bhd, IOI Corp Bhd, UMW Holdings Bhd, Dagang NeXchange Bhd, Multi Sports Holdings Ltd, Seacera Group Bhd, Pos Malaysia Bhd, Perdana Petroleum Bhd and Velesto Energy Bhd

KUB, Sunway, MAA Group, Barakah Offshore, IOI Corp, UMW Holdings, DNeX, Multi Sports, Seacera, Pos Malaysia, Perdana Petroleum and Velesto

Frontken Corp Bhd is unaffected by sanctions from the US targeting tech giant Huawei, as a key supplier for the firm still requires the Malaysian company's services in producing Apple's A13 chip, says Maybank Investment Bank.

Frontken unaffected by US Huawei ban — Maybank IB

UMW Holdings Bhd registered a 17% rise in net profit to RM86.50 million in its first quarter of the financial year 2019 (1QFY19), from RM74.08 million a year ago, as revenue climbed on stronger contributions from all three of its core business segments.

Revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2019 (1QFY19) rose 15% to RM2.77 billion from RM2.42 billion, driven primarily by its automotive segment, where revenue grew 15% to RM2.16 billion, from RM1.88 billion on higher vehicle sales.

UMW posts stronger 1Q profit as revenue climbs on stronger vehicle sales

To increase transparency and provide clarity to the industry on the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC)'s approach when assessing mergers and acquisitions (M&As) of telecommunications companies, it has released its Guidelines on Mergers and Acquisitions.

MCMC releases guidelines on telco M&As amid Axiata-Telenor merger talks

FBM KLCI closes down 1.62 points at 1,603.74
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FBM KLCI closes down 1.62 points at 1,603.74

MIDF Research expects crude palm oil (CPO) prices to moderate in the second quarter of 2024 (2Q2024), yet predicts a month-on-month (m-o-m) increase of 4.6% to RM4,410.5 per tonne in April due to mild El Niño events.

MIDF sees CPO price moderation in 2Q

A tumbling yen is spurring traders to game plan how much further Japan’s beleaguered currency can fall even with the specter of intervention looming.

Yen traders brace for 160 level as BOJ hints of intervention 

Britain’s unemployment rate rose unexpectedly to the highest in six months as the number of jobs in the economy shrank, an indication that the once red-hot labour market.

UK unemployment jumps to six-month high after economy cools

Apple Inc CEO Tim Cook said on Tuesday in Hanoi the US tech giant wanted to boost its investment in Vietnam, state media reported.

Apple wants to spend more on suppliers in Vietnam

Grant Bowers, a senior vice-president and portfolio manager at Franklin Equity Group, is excited about the healthcare and industrial sectors.

US healthcare stocks look attractive, says Franklin’s Bowers

Tesla's global job cuts are hitting China, the automaker's biggest market after the US, affecting staff in teams including sales, two sources briefed on the matter said.

Tesla global job cuts hit China sales team — Reuters

Vietnam's parliament has asked the government to investigate gold trading firms for possible market manipulation amid soaring domestic prices, state media reported on Tuesday.

Vietnam to probe gold traders for possible manipulation as prices soar

The Ministry of Transport (MOT) has not been informed of any corporate deal involving Malaysia's biggest port operator MMC Port Holdings Sdn Bhd, said its Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook.

MOT unaware of potential MMC Port stake sale to foreign investors, says Loke

Microsoft Corp will invest US$1.5 billion (RM7.19 billion) in the United Arab Emirates’ top artificial intelligence firm, G42, bolstering the Abu Dhabi-based company’s commitment to scale back its presence in China.

Microsoft invests US$1.5b in UAE’s G42, will get board seat

Analysts are positive on Malaysia’s pilot green power exports to Singapore using existing infrastructure in both countries, following establishment of the platform enabling cross-border trading of green electricity, the Energy Exchange Malaysia (Enegem).

Analysts positive on pilot green power exports to Singapore; name Tenaga, YTLP as top picks

The collective wealth of tycoons listed on the 2024 Forbes Malaysia Rich List increased by a modest 2% to US$83.4 billion (RM398.8 billion), according to Forbes Asia.

Wealth of Malaysia’s 50 richest individuals on Forbes list rises 2% — Forbes Asia 

Datuk Abdul Rahman Ahmad will return to Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB) as its president and group chief executive effective July 1, 2024, the government-linked investment company said.

CIMB’s Abdul Rahman Ahmad returns to PNB as president, group chief executive

E-government services providers MyEG Services Bhd and HeiTech Padu Bhd have formed a partnership to collaborate on IT projects in Malaysia.

According to separate bourse filings from both companies on Tuesday, MyEG and HeiTech Padu have inked a teaming agreement for the collaboration.&nbsp;

MyEG, HeiTech Padu form partnership to collaborate on IT projects

CIMB Group Holdings Bhd, Malaysia’s second-biggest banking group by assets, said on Tuesday its chief executive Datuk Abdul Rahman Ahmad will step down on June 30.

CIMB says CEO Abdul Rahman Ahmad stepping down on June 30

Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd’s (ABMB) net profit is expected to jump by 37.3% year-on-year (y-o-y) to RM179 million for the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2024 (4QFY2024), according to AmInvestment Bank Research.

AmInvestment sees Alliance Bank’s 4Q earnings jump by 37% y-o-y

Asian stocks sank and the dollar climbed to more than five-month highs on Tuesday as stronger-than-expected US retail sales for March further reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve is unlikely to be in a rush to cut interest rates this year.

Asian shares slide on US rate cut rethink, Middle East worries

The automotive industry is not exactly the place one would want to be in the next few years.

Competition among manufacturers of internal combustion engine vehicles, battery electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid cars has been ongoing for more than a decade now. Last year, some certainty fin...

Alternative Views: Automotive industry feels heat from intensifying EV price war

Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong is stepping down on May 15 after two decades in office. Lee, 72, will hand the reins over to his deputy Lawrence Wong, 51, in a widely-telegraphed transition.

What observers are saying as Singapore’s Lee paves way for next PM Wong

China said it believed Iran could "handle the situation well and spare the region further turmoil" while safeguarding its sovereignty and dignity, referring to an attack on Iran's embassy in Syria and its retaliatory strike over the weekend.

Iran able to 'handle situation' and spare Middle East more tension, China's foreign minister says

Carlo Rino Group Bhd has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) that would raise more funds for the apparel company as part of its listing transfer to the ACE Market from the LEAP Market.

Carlo Rino files draft prospectus for listing transfer to ACE Market

The Ministry of Transport clarified on Tuesday that the higher contract value of RM190.01 million awarded to HeiTech Padu Bhd for Road Transport Department (JPJ) services was only due to a longer extended contract duration.

Loke: Higher contract value awarded to HeiTech Padu due to longer extended duration

Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session lower on Tuesday, in tandem with the weaker regional performance due to a broad sell-off on Wall Street overnight, said an analyst. &nbsp;

Bursa ends morning session lower along with regional peers

KTI Landmark Bhd (KTI) has signed an underwriting agreement with M&amp;A Securities Sdn Bhd for its listing on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd.

In a statement on Tuesday, the Sabah-based integrated property developer said the initial public offering (IPO) comprises a public issue of 160 million new shares and an offer for sale of 45 million existing shares, representing 20% and 5.6% of the enlarged share capital of KTI respectively.

KTI Landmark inks underwriting deal with M&A Securities en route to ACE Market listing

RHB Retail Research said Cosmos Technology International Bhd has confirmed a bullish setup after breaking past a key resistance on strong volume.

Cosmos Technology has confirmed bullish setup, says RHB Retail Research 

Former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has requested for a bench of five Court of Appeal (COA) judges to hear his review against the court’s own decision to reinstate abuse of power charges involving RM232.5 million against him.

Muhyiddin seeks five-judge bench to hear criminal charges review

Analysts are positive on Malaysia’s pilot green power exports to Singapore using existing infrastructure in both countries, following establishment of the platform enabling cross-border trading of green electricity, the Energy Exchange Malaysia (Enegem).

RHB Retail Research said Notion VTec Bhd is looking to extend upside movement after staging a bullish breakout.

Notion VTec aiming to extend upside movement — RHB Retail Research 

Shares of EP Manufacturing Bhd (EPMB) climbed on Tuesday and may be set for its best day in ten months after the auto parts maker signed a 10-year vehicle assembly deal with a Chinese carmaker.

EP Manufacturing shares chart best day in ten months after assembly deal

The Ministry of Transport (MOT) has not been informed of any corporate deal involving Malaysia's biggest port operator MMC Port Holdings Sdn Bhd, said its Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook.

There is "no urgency" to cut US interest rates, Mary Daly, the president of the San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank, said on Monday, with the economy and labour market strong, and inflation still above the Fed's target of 2%.

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