CPO Futures Forecast To Trade With Positive Bias Next Week

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade with a positive bias next week on the back of strong export performance, a trader said. 

Rubber Market Likely To Trade Sideways Next Week

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- The local rubber market is expected to trade sideways with a downward bias next week influenced by the escalating Red Sea crisis and the European Commission's (EC) proposal for a year-long delay to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), said industry expert Denis Low.

CPO Futures Snap Three-day Losing Streak To End Higher

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives snapped a three-day losing streak to end higher on Friday as concerns over stronger exports in the coming weeks supported near-term sentiment, a trader said. 

Thredd Wraps Up Successful Q3 With Fintech Transaction Volumes, New Issuer Signings

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- Thredd, a next-generation payments processor, reported positive third quarter (Q3) results with 2024 on track to outperform all prior years, powered by a 20 per cent increase in transactions, key global client wins, programme expansions and growth in distinct payment segments and markets.

Malaysia’s IPI Rises 4.1 Pct In August, Propelled By Manufacturing Sector's Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Industrial Production Index (IPI) increased by 4.1 per cent in August 2024, propelled by the moderate growth in the manufacturing sector, said the Department of Statistics (DOSM).

Labour Market Outlook Remains Positive For Remainder Of 2024 -- HLIB

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) expects Malaysia’s labour market outlook for the rest of 2024 to remain positive, with the unemployment rate likely to hold steady at around 3.2 per cent.

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.

Public Bank To Acquire 44.15 Pct In LPI Capital For RM1.72 Bln Cash

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Public Bank Bhd has proposed to acquire a 44.15 per cent stake in LPI Capital Bhd, comprising 175.9 million shares, for RM1.72 billion in cash or RM9.80 per share.

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.

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. 

Unemployment Rate In Malaysia Falls To 3.2 Pct in August

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- August’s unemployment rate fell to 3.2 per cent, registering 558,500 unemployed persons, according to the Labour Force Statistics for August released today.