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<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>Thank you for your suggestions for our 10-stock portfolio for the Year of the Monkey. Among your ideas were Del Monte Pacific, Japfa, GL (formerly GuocoLeisure), First Resources, ST Engineering, Cordlife Group, PNE Industries and MM2 Asia.</p></div><div class=inPageAd id=div-gpt-ad-inpage></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>Readers of The Edge Singapore will know by now that Del Monte and First Resources were included in our 10-stock portfolio. You can read about them, as well as the eight other stocks we picked, in Issue 714.&nbsp;</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>That's not to say that we didn't think much of the stock ideas that didn't make it into our portfolio. In fact, we ran bullish cover stories on GL and MM2 not too long ago. If you missed them, or if you aren't a regular reader of The Edge Singapore, you can download digital copies of both those issues here.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>We plan to look again at these two stocks, as well as the other stocks you suggested, in our future issues. And, of course, we will be closely following the progress of the 10 stocks in our portfolio.</p></div>

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Thank you for your suggestions for our 10-stock portfolio for the Year of the Monkey. Among your ideas were Del Mon...

10 stocks in our portfolio

US employment increased less than expected in August, but a drop in the jobless rate to 4.2% suggested an orderly labour market slowdown continued and probably did not warrant a big interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve this month.

US job growth misses expectations in August; unemployment rate slips to 4.2%

Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams said Friday that a better balanced economy has opened the door to cutting rates, with the full course of action to be determined by how the economy performs.

“With the economy now in equipoise and inflation on a path to 2 percent, it is now appropriate to dial down the degree of restrictiveness in the stance of policy by reducing the target range for the federal funds rate,” Williams said in the text of a speech prepared for delivery before a gathering held at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York.

Fed's Williams says time has arrived to start rate cuts

Germany hammered out a deal that offers a potential lifeline for struggling shipbuilder Meyer Werft GmbH, the privately-held company that recently won a follow-on contract to supply vessels for Disney Cruise Line’s fleet.

Germany agrees to rescue cruise ship builder Meyer Werft

The government has obtained a final landmark victory at the Supreme Court of the Netherlands on Friday, which ruled in favour of Malaysia and dismissed the appeal filed by the Sulu claimants, according to Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Azalina Othman Said.

Dutch court sides with Malaysia, ends Sulu heirs’ claims against country — Azalina

MyEG Services Bhd said it has teamed up with an agency of China's customs in a bid to secure the Royal Malaysian Customs's “single window” project.

The government e-service provider has signed a heads of agreement (HOA) with East Logistics Link Co Ltd (ELLC) to work exclusively together on securing and operating the project.

MyEG partners with China customs agency in bid to secure 'single window' project

SANDAKAN (Sept 6): A study on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI), digitalisation and the green economy on Malaysia’s labour market and workforce will be finalised by the end of this month, Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong said.

HR Ministry to unveil report on impact of AI, digitalisation and green economy on Malaysian workforce by end-September

Japan's Toyota Motor has reportedly slashed its electric vehicle production plans for 2026 by a third, the latest automaker to roll back EV plans amid slowing demand.

The global sales of EVs — either fully electric or plug-in hybrid — rose 20% in the first half of 2024, slower than expected, data from market research firm Rho Motion showed. Europe saw only 1% growth in the same period.

Carmakers adjust electrification plans as EV demand slows

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) confirmed on Friday that it has initiated a probe against YTL Communications Sdn Bhd (YTL Comms), saying it was initiated based on complaints of alleged graft, misappropriation and power abuse that it received.

MACC says probe against YTL Comms over 1BestariNet based on complaints of alleged graft, new findings

The second trial of Vietnamese real estate tycoon Truong My Lan on charges including alleged money laundering will begin on Sept 19 as she appeals a death penalty verdict from earlier this year.

Vietnam tycoon faces second trial while appealing death penalty

MISC Bhd (KL:MISC) has agreed with Netherlands-based floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) operator SBM Holding Inc to exchange ownership interests on two FPSO vessels.

MISC and Dutch-operator SBM agrees to exchange FPSO 

<p>Datuk Captain Izham Ismail, the group managing director of Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), has apologised to Malaysia Airlines customers who are affected by the group’s network reduction exercise.&nbsp;</p>


Captain Izham apologises for network cuts, says move to ensure 'Malaysia Airlines is a safe airline'

<p>KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 6): Malaysia Airlines has unveiled flights to Paris in March next year, marking the national carrier’s return to the French city after more than nine years.</p>


Malaysia Airlines to offer direct flights to Paris after nine years

<p>China is combining two of its largest state-backed brokerages to create a new behemoth as it seeks to consolidate the US$1.70 trillion (RM7.37 trillion) sector and build stronger investment banks to compete with overseas financial firms.</p>


China creates its largest brokerage to take on Wall Street

<p>Hartalega Holdings Bhd (KL:HARTA) said it is seeing demand recovery amid restocking activities while full capacity at Chinese factories have pushed some of the orders to Malaysia.</p>

<p>Demand for gloves at times is strong, but it may slow down occasionally, Hartalega chief executive officer Kuan Mun Leong told reporters following the annual general meeting of Malaysia's largest&nbsp;nitrile glovemaker. However, demand would likely normalise by 2026 after the “bumpy” years, he said.</p>


Hartalega sees glove demand normalising by 2026, shrugs off Chinese competition

<p>KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 4): Malaysia Airlines now expects to receive its first Airbus A330neo in October this year, instead of this month, said Malaysia Aviation Group’s (MAG) group managing director Datuk Captain Izham Ismail.</p>


Malaysia Airlines to get first A330neo in October, one month late

<p>KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 6): Gamuda Bhd (KL:GAMUDA) said on Friday that its joint venture (JV) to build the Ulu Padas hydroelectric project has been approved by the Sabah energy regulator.</p>


Gamuda’s Ulu Padas hydroelectric project approved by Sabah energy regulator

<p>A revised public display of the third phase of the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT3) indicates the government’s commitment and another step forward for the project, CIMB Securities said.</p>


Revised public display of MRT3 seen as another step forward, indicating govt commitment to project

<p>Warren Buffett extended his sales of Bank of America Corp shares into September, reaping a total of US$6.97 billion (RM30.23 billion) since the spree of disposals started in mid-July.</p>


Buffett’s haul from Bank of America stock sales nears US$7b

<p>Pantech Global Bhd, a steel pipe manufacturer, has filed for an initial public offering on the Main Market to raise funds for expansion, including for the construction of a new plant and acquisition of an existing factory.</p>


Pantech Global files for Main Market IPO

<p>Malaysia&nbsp;hopes for the influx of Russian companies into the country and an increase in the tourist flow between the two nations, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said in an interview with<em> RIA Novosti </em>and <em>RT</em>, reported <em>Sputnik.</em></p>


Anwar hopes for influx of Russian companies, increase in tourist flow

<p>The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) confirmed on Friday that it has initiated a probe against YTL Communications Sdn Bhd (YTL Comms), saying it was initiated based on complaints of alleged graft, misappropriation and power abuse that it received.</p>


<p>Malaysia racked up the largest hoard of foreign reserves in nearly three years by the end of August, according to the central bank.</p>


BNM racks up biggest foreign reserves hoard since Dec 2021

<p>The prosecution and defence are still ironing out the details of Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor's third letter of representation to drop all 17 money-laundering and tax evasion charges.</p>


Details of Rosmah's third letter of representation in money-laundering case yet to be finalised, court told

<p>US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump pledged to cut the corporate tax rate, slash regulations and audit the federal government, embracing an idea proposed by billionaire backer Elon Musk, as he pitched his agenda to Wall Street and corporate leaders in New York.</p>


Trump vows 15% corporate tax, taps Musk for federal audit

<p>The Biden administration plans to impose export controls on critical technologies including quantum computing and semiconductor goods, seeking to align key allies in a US-led push to thwart advancements in China and other adversarial nations.</p>


US targets China with quantum and chip-related export curbs

<p>IJM Land Bhd officially launched Phase 2 of Ridge View @ Puchong on Friday. This phase was soft-launched on June 29 and has been 70% taken up since then.</p>

<p>Phase 2 of Ridge View is part of the larger Ridge View landed hilltop residential development in Puchong, which will be developed in six phases.</p>


IJM Land’s Phase 2 of Ridge View @ Puchong has 70% take-up

<p>KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 6): Permodalan Negeri Selangor Bhd (PNSB) and Gagasan Nadi Cergas (KL:NADIBHD) has announced the commencement of construction for its Rumah Idaman Amani in Shah Alam. The project has a gross development value (GDV) of RM286 million.</p>


PNSB, Gagasan Nadi Cergas break ground for Rumah Idaman Amani at City of Elmina, Shah Alam

<p>OSK Holdings Bhd (KL:OSK) is expanding its cable manufacturing operations by acquiring the assets of Universal Cable (M) Bhd, currently under liquidation, for RM85 million.</p>


OSK Holdings acquires Universal Cable's assets for RM85m to expand its cable manufacturing ops

<p>International private healthcare company Columbia Asia Healthcare Sdn Bhd has rebranded to Asia OneHealthcare Sdn Bhd (A1Health) after consolidating its healthcare assets across Malaysia, Indonesia and Vietnam.</p>


Columbia Asia rebrands as Asia OneHealthcare post Ramsay Sime Darby acquisition

<p>The earnings prospect for real estate investment trusts (REITs) in the second half of this year is expected to remain positive, due to the bright outlook for the retail industry and industrial segment in Malaysia, according to MIDF in a note on Friday.&nbsp;</p>
