Public Bank, LPI Capital Shares Down Amid Proposed Acquisition Announcement

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- The share prices of Public Bank Bhd and LPI Capital Bhd contracted following the news of the bank’s proposed acquisition of a 44.15 per cent stake in LPI Capital Bhd to provide a more comprehensive service offering.

FBM KLCI Opens Lower But Market Breadth Stays Positive

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s barometer index opened lower, in line with Wall Street’s weaker performance, as traders reacted negatively to September’s United States consumer price index figure, which came in higher than anticipated, said an analyst.

Ringgit Rises Against US Dollar In Early Trade On Higher Inflation Print In The US

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Friday amid a higher-than-expected inflation print in the United States. 

Pharmaniaga Appoints EY As New External Auditor Effective Oct 9

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Pharmaniaga Bhd (Pharmaniaga) has appointed Ernst & Young (EY) as its new external auditor, effective Oct 9, 2024.

CPO Futures Continue Downtrend Amid Higher Stock Levels

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives continued their downtrend today to close mostly lower for the third consecutive day amid signs of higher stock levels in the country following the Malaysian Palm Oil Board’s (MPOB) September 2024 data release, a trader said. 

Top Glove Expects To Return To Black In FY2025 - MD

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Glove manufacturer, Top Glove Corporation Bhd expects to return to the black in financial year 2025 (FY2025), driven by the increase in sales volume and improved utilisation rates.

Rubber Market Ends Lower In Tandem With Regional Rubber Futures

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended lower today influenced by the downtrend in the regional rubber futures markets as traders respond to the minutes of the United States (US) Federal Reserve meeting, a dealer said.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher On Bargain Hunting

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia managed to maintain its upbeat momentum to end higher today as bargain hunting emerged following the recent sell-off, an analyst said. 

Top Glove Net Loss Narrows To RM61.81 Mln In FY2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Top Glove Corporation Bhd has reduced its net loss to RM61.81 million for the financial year ended Aug 31, 2024 (FY2024) from RM925.22 million in FY2023.

Bursa Malaysia Maintains Uptrend At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia maintained its uptrend at midday, with the key index increasing by 0.48 per cent, lifted by buying interest in selected heavyweights amidst firmer performance in regional markets.

Malaysia's Natural Rubber Production Slid 5.2 Pct In August 2024 - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s natural rubber (NR) production decreased by 5.2 per cent to 35,979 tonnes in August 2024 against 37,960 tonnes in July 2024, according to Statistics Department Malaysia (DOSM).

RHB Positive On Guan Chong MoU With Ivory Coast's CCC, Maintains 'Buy' Call

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) is positive on cocoa manufacturer Guan Chong Bhd's (Guan Chong) recent memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Ivory Coast's Conseil du Café-Cacao (CCC) to acquire a 25 per cent stake in CotéTranscao d’Ivoire (CI).