Banking Sector Remains Bullish; Dividend Expected At 5.0-6.0 Pct
KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian banking sector remains bullish as it provides a good shelter from Trump 2.0, said Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB).
KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian banking sector remains bullish as it provides a good shelter from Trump 2.0, said Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB).
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB) expects Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) to maintain its capital expenditure (capex) at RM50 billion or higher in the financial year 2025 (FY2025).
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Gas Malaysia Bhd’s shares on Bursa Malaysia rose in the morning session after it posted a higher net profit for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2024 (FY2024).
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- The current account (CA) surplus surged to RM11.4 billion or 2.3 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) in 4Q 2024, up from RM2.2 billion (0.4 per cent of GDP) in 3Q 2024, which is the highest in three quarters.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB) has maintained Malaysia’s distributive trade forecast at 6.5 per cent in 2025 from 5.5 per cent in 2024, driven by higher income prospects and tourism.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia trimmed its losses at midday, supported by gains in telecommunication heavyweights amid persistent concerns about United States (US) inflation and President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariff threat.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 8 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade within the 4.40-4.45 range against the US dollar next week, driven by trade developments and broader risk sentiment, said Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB) has maintained its 2025 total industry volume (TIV) forecast of 805,000 units for the automotive industry, supported by forward buying interest following the deferment of new excise duty regulations.
By Siti Radziah Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 18 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade at around 4.50 against the US dollar next week as markets brace for Donald Trump’s inauguration on Jan 20, said Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB).
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB) has estimated that any potential capital expenditure (capex) cut by Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) following a gas distribution agreement with Petros in Sarawak would not exceed RM10 billion annually.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s demand for ferrous metals and their value-added products will be well driven by the roll-out of major local infrastructure projects, according to Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB).
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB) has projected that air travel recovery will remain intact and demand will be robust in 2025, with an estimation of tourist arrivals of 31 million into Malaysia this year, up 15 per cent from an estimated 27 million last year.