By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index reversed earlier gains to end lower on Wednesday, weighed down by losses in telecommunications and banking sectors, despite a broadly positive performance across Asian markets.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session on a firmer note, supported by continued bargain-hunting in selected heavyweight stocks, particularly within the consumer and industrial products and services sectors.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Wednesday as investors engaged in bargain hunting following the extended market closure last week, while positive sentiment from Wall Street's overnight gains also supported buying interest.
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia reversed earlier gains to close marginally lower on Friday, pressured by late selling in blue-chip stocks as investors turned cautious amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainties in West Asia, which continued to dampen market sentiment.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended gains at midday today, in line with the stronger performance across regional markets, as bargain hunting emerged in selected heavyweights led by industrial products and services as well as financial counters.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- Malayan Banking Bhd’s (Maybank) shares edged higher in early trade today, reflecting sustained investor confidence in Malaysia’s largest bank despite softer earnings for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 (1Q 2026).
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia pared yesterday’s losses to open higher on Friday, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street as investor sentiment improved amid easing geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran.
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed lower on Thursday, extending its losses for a third consecutive day, as investor sentiment turned increasingly risk-averse amid escalating geopolitical tensions.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) recorded a net profit of RM2.48 billion for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 (1Q 2026), compared to RM2.58 billion last year, supported by improved net interest margins (NIMs), disciplined cost and asset quality management, and higher core fees.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia eased at midday today, tracking weaker regional performance as investors remained cautious over potential de-escalation in West Asia.
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Thursday but fell thereafter, tracking softer regional markets as early profit-taking activity capped gains.
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed lower on Tuesday, as investors squared off positions ahead of the long holiday period amid heightened tensions between the United States and Iran.
