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KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) has maintained expectations for Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to lower the overnight policy rate (OPR) by 25 basis points (bps) to 2.75 per cent in the second quarter of 2025 (2H 2025), if economic conditions warrant.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 (Bernama) -- Investor confidence remains under pressure amid a fragile global trade environment, as Washington announced its intention to send letters outlining unilateral tariffs to trading partners within two weeks, adding to existing economic uncertainties.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- The overall impact of the revised sales and service tax (SST) on the property sector can be cushioned by the “healthy” demand for industrial properties, said RHB Investment Bank Bhd.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia traded mixed at midday, as losses across the broader market were offset by gains in several index heavyweights, nudging the benchmark higher.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning trading session in positive territory, though the tone remained soft due to mixed regional performances, with buying interest expected to shift towards fundamentally strong companies.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 (Bernama) -- Maybank Investment Bank Bhd expects catalysts, such as asset recycling and new acquisitions, to support the Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) sector in the second half of 2025 (2H 2025), as management across the sector maintains a cautiously optimistic outlook.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended in positive territory at midday on renewed interest in selected blue chips, led by MISC, Tenaga Nasional and Petronas Chemicals.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) forecasts the banking sector’s earnings to grow at a two-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.4 per cent over the financial year of 2024-2026.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Monday, supported by bargain hunting as the market was mostly lower last week, driven by cautious United States (US)-China trade sentiment and a lack of positive economic figures from both countries.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 6 (Bernama) -- RHB Research has maintained its ‘Buy’ recommendations on Econpile Holdings Bhd following the company’s contract win for the Penang Light Rail Transit (LRT) project.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 6 (Bernama) -- Crude oil prices are expected to remain under pressure and could fall below US$65 per barrel (pb) due to persistent oversupply and weaker demand projections, according to MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd (MIDF Research).
KUALA LUMPUR, June 6 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian glove sector remains under pressure as persistent oversupply, cautious customer sentiment, and pricing competition continue to weigh on recovery prospects.
