Rubber Market Ends Lower, Tracking Regional Futures Performance

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market eased today in tandem with regional rubber futures markets.

Maybank IB Maintains Positive Stance On Electronics Manufacturing Services Sector

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB) has maintained its “positive” stance on the electronics manufacturing services (EMS) sector amid persisting tariff uncertainties.

Bursa Malaysia Starts Strong On Wall Street’s Positive Lead

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened on a positive note, buoyed by Wall Street’s upbeat performance as uncertainties surrounding the US-China trade war continued to ease.

Cautious Outlook For Bursa Malaysia Next Week As Investors Await Response To US Tariffs

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to maintain a cautious outlook next week, consolidating within a tight range of 1,513 to 1,515, as investors await clarity on Malaysia’s strategic response to the recent US tariff announcements, from a special Dewan Rakyat sitting on May 5.

Rubber Market To Remain Quiet With Traders Mainly Replenishing Stocks Next Week

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to remain quiet next week, with traders’ buying activities to focus on replenishing stocks, said industry expert Denis Low.

FBM KLCI Futures Set For Recovery Next Week

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to show signs of recovery next week as investors' confidence improves amid the easing US-China trade tensions.

Gold Futures End Lower As Risk Appetite Grows

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Friday as risk appetite improved on trade talks between US and China.

Bursa Malaysia Extends Uptrend For Third Day On Renewed Buying Interest

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended its uptrend for a third consecutive day on Friday, closing higher on renewed buying interest amid positive regional market performance due to potential de-escalating US-China trade tensions.

Ringgit Rises Against US Dollar, Other Major Currencies At Close

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed stronger against the US dollar on weaker greenback demand, amid a decline in investor confidence due to ongoing US-China trade tensions and a lack of progress in negotiations.

Bursa Malaysia Extends Uptrend Amid Improving Market Sentiment

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended yesterday’s uptrend to close on a firmer footing today, staying above the 1,500 mark, supported by improving market sentiment amid easing US-China trade tensions, despite mixed performances across regional markets.

Inari Amertron 'Oversold' -- RHB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) believes that Inari Amertron Bhd’s shares are oversold despite the uncertainties caused by the US-China trade war being only temporary.

Neutral Stance On Banking Sector Even As Earnings Moderate -- AmInvestment Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- AmInvestment Bank Bhd has maintained a neutral view on the banking sector, expecting earnings to moderate due to lower net interest margin (NIM), investment and trading challenges, and potential credit cost increases.