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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- Petrochemical prices in 2026 could enter a short-term bull cycle despite a weak near-term macroeconomic backdrop, according to Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB).
By Harizah Hanim Mohamed
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened marginally higher in early trade as investors took a cautious stance ahead of a potential Chinese New Year (CNY) rally, with Venezuela-related developments having little impact on local sentiment.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd maintains its 2025 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast at 4.8 per cent and projects a moderation to 4.2 per cent in 2026, supported by a stable Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI).
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB) expects the first quarter of 2026 (1Q 2026) to usher in a busy period for the renewable energy sector, potentially marked by the rollout of solar bids under the Large-Scale Solar (LSS) 6 programme.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- Banks’ net interest margin (NIM) is anticipated to recover in the second half of 2026 (2H 2026), assuming the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) remains stable at 2.75 per cent throughout the year, according to Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB).
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade in a narrow range next week, hovering between 4.03 and 4.05 against the US dollar amid a holiday-shortened week.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth in 2026 is expected to moderate to 4.2 per cent from an estimated 4.8 per cent in 2025, according to Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB).
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- AEON Credit Service (M) Bhd was among the top gainers in early trade today following a strong earnings report for the third quarter ended Nov 30, 2025 (3Q 2026).
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- Top Glove Corporation Bhd emerged among the most actively traded stocks at early trade today, after posting a strong business performance in the first quarter of its financial year 2026, which ended Nov 30, 2025 (1Q FY2026).
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended firmer against the US dollar on Monday, extending gains after hovering near the 4.09 level last week, as investors remained constructive ahead of upcoming key US data.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd has taken enforcement action against two dealer’s representatives (DRs) for violating its rules and directives on conflicts of interest, and against one of them additionally for involvement in manipulative trading activities in several clients’ accounts.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 (Bernama) -- Analysts have maintained their ‘Overweight’ calls on the banking sector, citing resilient earnings, loan growth and attractive dividend yields despite ongoing margin pressures.
