Research Firms Upbeat About IHH

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHBIB) remains upbeat about IHH Healthcare Bhd’s strategic plan for both organic and inorganic growth over the mid-to-long term. 

Axiata Shares Rises As Earnings Meet Market Expectations

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- Axiata Group Bhd’s shares rose 3.4 per cent early Friday after the company's earnings for the third quarter of the financial year 2024 (3Q FY2024), in line with market expectations.

Disappointing Earnings Drag TNB Shares Down 4 Pct 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd’s (TNB) shares fell four per cent in early trade after the release of its third-quarter financial year 2024 (3Q FY2024) earnings, which came in below expectations. 

FBM KLCI Futures Easier In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives were easier on Friday’s early trading.

Downturn Continues On Bursa Amid Absence Of Leads From Wall Street, US Policy Worries

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended its downtrend on Friday, driven by an absence of guidance from Wall Street and persistent concerns over US policy uncertainties.

Ringgit Higher Against US Dollar In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar in early trade today amid renewed buying interest, with investors flocking towards the local currency following the Thanksgiving holidays in the United States (US).

Malaysia Targets 1.5 Mln Visitors, Trade & Investment Worth RM13 Bln Via Participation In World Expo 2025 Osaka

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia aims to attract 1.5 million visitors and generate RM13 billion in trade and investment through its participation in the Malaysia Pavilion at the Osaka World Expo next year.

Ringgit Ends Flat In Quiet Trading Ahead Of US Thanksgiving Holiday

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended flat against the US dollar on Thursday in a quiet trading session due to significantly reduced demand from key investors ahead of the US Thanksgiving holiday, an analyst said.

Banking Stocks Drag Bursa Malaysia Below 1,600 Level

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- The fall in shares of banking heavyweights weighed heavily on Bursa Malaysia, causing the index to slip below the crucial 1,600 mark.

Tycoon Ananda Krishnan’s Companies See Slight Dip In Share Prices

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- The share prices of Maxis Bhd, Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd and Bumi Armada Bhd saw a modest decline amid a bearish market and the news of the passing of business tycoon Ananda Krishnan earlier today.

Franchise Sector Records Potential Investment Growth Exceeding RM911 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's franchise industry has recorded encouraging growth with an investment potential of more than RM911 million as of November 2024 compared with RM700 million a year ago, according to the Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development Ministry (KUSKOP).

Bursa Falls Below 1,600 Level, tycoon Ananda Krishnan’s Companies See Shares Decline

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended its downtrend in mid-afternoon trade with the benchmark index below the crucial 1,600 level as regional markets followed Wall Street’s downbeat performance overnight.