Malaysian banks have limited upside in profitability even as asset quality remains strong, though they are well placed to weather external headwinds, S&P Global Ratings said on Monday.

Malaysian banks have limited earnings upside, return on assets likely flat — S&P

The recent spike in crude palm oil (CPO) prices echoes the commodity boom of 2021/22, as supply constraints from lower palm oil production and robust consumer demand push prices up.

Good time to buy planters even as CPO rally seen losing steam soon — analysts

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

TA Securities has maintained its 'overweight' stance on the technology sector, and said the sentiment of the semiconductor sector in Malaysia will improve gradually, underpinned by an anticipated recovery in global demand and increasing trade diversion opportunities as a result of the 'China Plus One' strategy.

TA Securities keeps 'overweight' on tech sector, top picks Inari, Elsoft and MPI

Investors should go long on Malaysian Government Securities, Standard Chartered (StanChart) said and recommended buying the issue maturing in 2027 on the ringgit’s expected outperformance and prolonged rate pause.

Go long on Malaysian govt bonds, StanChart tips

AmInvestment Bank Bhd has selected Hong Leong Bank Bhd, IOI Properties Group Bhd and Greatech Technology Bhd as its new top stocks to buy.

These three counters replaced its earlier picks namely CIMB Group Holdings Bhd, Mah Sing Group Bhd and Sunway Bhd, after their share prices have reached near or above the research house’s fair values, said AmInvestment Bank Bhd in a note released on April 2.

AmInvest names Hong Leong Bank, IOI Properties and Greatech as new top picks

Maybank Investment Bank (Maybank IB) maintained its 'neutral' rating for the plantation sector, and said the sector had played its part in ensuring food security, job security, and health security not just for the nation, but the world over during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Plantation sector contributed more than RM23b over past four years in various forms, says Maybank IB as it keeps 'neutral' call

RHB Investment Bank (RHB IB) Research has maintained its “overweight” rating on the healthcare facilities and services sector with KPJ Healthcare Bhd as its top pick.

RHB IB stays 'overweight' on healthcare sector; KPJ top pick

Analysts are positive on Axiata Group Bhd, and kept their ‘buy’ calls for the telecommunications group after its earnings beat expectations.

They are also positive on the group's decision to exit the Myanmar market by disposing of its telecommunications tower business there.

Analysts keep 'buy' on Axiata as FY2023 results beat expectations

PublicInvest Research has retained its “overweight” rating for the healthcare sector, and said it remains positive on Malaysia’s healthcare sector in the medium term, supported by the increasing trend of an ageing population, growth in medical tourism, as well as the overall increase in demand for medical services.

PublicInvest remains positive on healthcare sector, KPJ is top pick

CGS-CIMB Securities has upgraded Bursa Malaysia Bhd to “add” at RM7.47, with a higher target price of RM8.50 (from RM6.90), and said the stock market operator is the biggest beneficiary of the increased vibrancy of the equity market.

Bursa biggest proxy for vibrant equity market, says CGS-CIMB

The recent market sell-off among small-cap counters and penny stocks on Bursa Malaysia during the first three weeks of the year should not deter investor confidence in looking for good fundamental stocks, according to RHB Research.

Recent small-cap selling pressure should not deter investor confidence, says RHB Research

Malaysia's automotive industry is expected to be affected by the implementation of the high-value goods tax (HVGT) and higher service tax rates this year, according to Maybank Investment Bank (Maybank IB).

Local auto industry to be affected by high-value goods tax, higher service tax in 2024, says Maybank IB

Analysts are upbeat on the renewable energy (RE) sector following the recent announcements by the Ministry of Energy Transition and Public Utilities (Metpu), highlighting players in engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning (EPCC) as main winners.

Analysts upbeat on RE sector amid firm policies; EPCC players seen as winners

Singapore will introduce a new law this year that will help so-called gig-economy workers plan for their retirement needs and get work injury protection, Minister for Manpower Tan See Leng said.

Singapore plans law to support gig workers’ retirement needs

Four-cornered fight for Kuala Kubu Baharu state constituency — EC

The nomination centre for the Kuala Kubu Baharu state by-election closed at 10am on Saturday.

The announcement was made by returning officer Yuhanas Auree Kamaruddin at the Hulu Selangor Multipurpose Hall and District Sports Complex here.

Nomination centre for Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election closes at 10am

Alphabet Inc closed decisively above a US$2 trillion (RM9.54 trillion) market capitalisation for the first time on Friday, as a powerhouse earnings report reassured investors that the Google parent would be a major player in artificial intelligence (AI).

Alphabet joins US$2 trillion club as results show AI strength

Candidates contesting the upcoming Kuala Kubu Bharu by-election, a semi-urban seat located in the Hulu Selangor district, have started executing their campaign strategies over the weekend. The by-election is being held following the demise of its incumbent, Lee Kee Hiong from DAP, on March 21 due to cancer.

The Week Ahead: Attention on KKB by-election, FOMC decision, trade data in Asia

Richly valued US stocks are leaving investors with little tolerance for disappointment, raising the stakes ahead of a week in which two more technology and growth giants are set to report.

Lofty US stocks leave investors punishing earnings disappointments

Two earthquakes, the largest a 6.1 magnitude, struck Taiwan's eastern county of Hualien on Saturday, the island's weather administration said, with no immediate reports of damage.

The quakes, within half an hour of each other in the early hours of the morning, shook buildings in the capital, Taipei.

Taiwan rattled by quakes again, no immediate reports of damage

Nomination for the Kuala Kubu Baharu state by-election opened at 9am on Saturday at the Hulu Selangor Multipurpose Hall and District Sports Complex here.

Nomination opens at 9am for Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election

US regulators have seized Republic First Bancorp and agreed to sell it to Fulton Bank, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp (FDIC) said on Friday, underscoring the challenges facing regional banks a year after the collapse of three peers.

US regulators seize troubled lender Republic First, sell it to Fulton Bank

Apple Inc has renewed discussions with OpenAI about using the start-up’s technology to power some new features coming to the iPhone later this year, according to people familiar with the matter.

Apple intensifies talks with OpenAI for iPhone generative AI features

The creation of Flexible Account 3 for anytime withdrawals from May 11 means Employees Provident Fund (EPF) members can choose to take out up to a third of the balance in their existing Wellbeing Account 2.

Who pays for anytime EPF withdrawals?

Global&nbsp;stocks were higher on Friday, as Big Tech gains lifted Wall Street shares, while Japan's yen&nbsp;sank to a&nbsp;34-year low after the Bank of Japan (BOJ)&nbsp;kept&nbsp;monetary policy loose.

Global stocks gain on Big Tech lift; yen slides to 34-year low

The nomination of candidate&nbsp;for the Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election on Saturday morning saw a four-cornered clash between the&nbsp;candidates of&nbsp;Pakatan Harapan (PH), Perikatan Nasional (PN), Parti Rakyat Malaysia (PRM), and an independent.

Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election sees four-cornered fight

The Perak government is expected to establish cooperation with Star Group Industries (SGI), a leading South Korean company with experience in the production of downstream products of rare earth elements (REE).

Perak to collaborate with rare earth elements company from South Korea, says MB

Richly valued US&nbsp;stocks are leaving investors with little tolerance for disappointment, raising the stakes ahead of a week in which two more technology and growth giants are set to report.

Alphabet Inc&nbsp;closed decisively above a US$2 trillion (RM9.54 trillion) market capitalisation for the first time on Friday, as a powerhouse earnings report reassured investors that the Google parent would be a major player in artificial intelligence (AI).

The nomination centre&nbsp;for the Kuala Kubu Baharu state by-election closed at 10am on Saturday.

The announcement was made by returning officer Yuhanas Auree Kamaruddin&nbsp;at the Hulu Selangor Multipurpose Hall and District Sports Complex here.

US&nbsp;regulators have seized Republic First Bancorp and agreed to sell it to Fulton Bank, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp (FDIC) said on Friday, underscoring the challenges facing regional banks a year after the collapse of three peers.

Candidates contesting the upcoming Kuala Kubu Bharu by-election, a semi-urban seat located in the Hulu Selangor district, have started executing their campaign strategies over the weekend. The by-election is being held following the demise of its incumbent, Lee Kee Hiong from DAP, on March 21 due to cancer.

Nomination&nbsp;for the Kuala Kubu Baharu state by-election opened at 9am on Saturday at&nbsp;the Hulu Selangor Multipurpose Hall and District Sports Complex here.

Apple Inc&nbsp;has renewed discussions with OpenAI about using the start-up’s technology to power some new features coming to the iPhone later this year, according to people familiar with the matter.&nbsp;

Two earthquakes, the largest a 6.1 magnitude, struck Taiwan's eastern county of Hualien on Saturday, the island's weather administration said, with no immediate reports of damage.

The quakes, within half an hour of each other in the early hours of the morning, shook buildings in the capital, Taipei.

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