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KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- Strong domestic fundamentals have limited increases in Malaysian Government Securities (MGS) and Government Investment Issues (GII) yields, even as global yields rise due to ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran and persistent concerns regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- Maritime company MISC Bhd is projected to deliver a three-year earnings compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12 per cent, driven by 19 asset additions and stronger contributions from fully owned liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers, according to AmInvestment Bank Research.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia traded lower at midday in subdued market sentiment, as investors were cautious due to escalating West Asia tensions ahead of the weekend.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) has initiated coverage on Gas Malaysia Bhd (GMB) with a 'buy' recommendation and a target price (TP) of RM6.50 on expectations of higher gas prices and growth prospects from its planned Regasification Terminal 4 (RGT4) project.
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Thursday, driven by stronger crude oil and soybean oil prices amid tensions in West Asia.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- The Bumiputera Petrol Station Operators Association of Malaysia (Bumipeda) has urged the government to review the Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) charged on credit card transactions.
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed slightly lower against the US dollar on Thursday as escalating tensions in West Asia fuelled expectations of a potential United States (US) interest rate hike, supporting the greenback.
By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif & Harizah Hanim Mohamed
KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia snapped a three-day pullback to close 0.18 per cent higher on Thursday, as surge in global oil prices supported Malaysia’s energy-related companies, while utilities attracted investors seeking defensive earnings amid persistent global uncertainties.
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed higher on Thursday, tracking gains in regional rubber futures markets and a surge in crude oil prices.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) and the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong (SFC) today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a practical framework to facilitate dual initial public offering (IPO) listings, including primary and secondary listings, mutual recognition of investment funds, and expanded cross-border investment opportunities.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd’s share price rose 1.69 per cent to RM4.80, on stronger potential quarter-on-quarter (q-o-q) earnings in 2Q FY2026, mainly driven by the fertiliser and methanol segment.
By Siti Radziah Hamzah & Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit eased against the US dollar in the early session, tracking other major currencies, as the domestic unit is likely to stay cautious amid lingering West Asia tensions that further disrupt global oil and gas flows.
