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Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session lower, tracking regional peers as investor sentiment was dented following reports of the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) move to exit the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC+).

KLCI Futures Open Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures opened lower on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives today, moving in contrast to the cash market.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On Stable Earnings Outlook, Macro Support

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher, underpinned by expectations of stable earnings in 2026 across banking, utilities, energy and healthcare sectors, alongside strong domestic liquidity and a supportive macroeconomic backdrop

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar, Mixed Versus Peers

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- The ringgit strengthened against the US dollar but was mixed against other currencies in early trade today, amid cautious sentiment over oil price volatility and developments in the Strait of Hormuz, an analyst said.

CPO Futures Close Mixed Despite Higher Crude Oil Prices

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed mixed today, despite higher crude oil prices, a trader said.

Gold Futures Close Lower In Tandem With US COMEX

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today, tracking the weaker performance of gold futures market on the US COMEX.

Ringgit Closes Higher Against Major, Regional Currencies

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against major and regional currencies but was flat against the US dollar today amid cautious sentiments over rising crude oil prices.

KLCI Futures Close Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today, in line with the steady cash market’s performance.

Bursa Malaysia Ends At Intraday High On Improved Local Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rose 0.71 per cent to end at the day’s high on the back of improving local sentiment and selective buying in index-linked counters following the recent pullback.

Rubber Market Lower Over Expectations Of Supply Increase, Concerns Over China's Zero-Tariff Policy

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed lower today, weighed by expectations of increased supply post-winter, a trader said. 

Bursa Malaysia Stays Higher At Mid-Afternoon

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia stayed higher at mid-afternoon, supported by continued buying in selected artificial intelligence (AI)-related and financial counters.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning trading session on a positive note, supported by buying interest in selected technology stocks, which saw increased demand following strong signals of growth in artificial intelligence (AI).