<div>This article first appeared in<em> The Edge Financial Daily,</em> on February 15, 2017.<br />
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<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p><strong>Kotra Industries Bhd (-ve)</strong><br />
SHARES in Kotra Industries Bhd (fundamental: 0.8/3, valuation: 1.1/3) closed nine sen or 6.47% lower at RM1.30 yesterday, on a volume of 363,900 shares, far exceeding the counter’s 200-day average volume of 18,520 shares.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>It is the first time this year that the stock has triggered our momentum algorithm.</p></div><div class=inPageAd id=div-gpt-ad-inpage></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>Kotra is involved in pharmaceuticals and consumer products. Its pharmaceutical brands include Axcel and Vaxcel, while its main brand under its consumer segment is its Appeton range of products.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>For the first half of its financial year ending June 30, 2017 (1HFY17), Kotra reported a 39% increase in net profit to RM5.88 million, from RM4.22 million a year ago due to higher sales from export markets and a higher foreign exchange gain.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>Revenue for 1HFY17 came in 2.4% higher at RM78.97 million from RM77.12 million a year ago. At the current share price, Kotra is trading at 1.25 times its book value.</p></div>


This article first appeared in The Edge Financial Daily, on February 15, 2017.

 

Kotra Industries Bhd (-ve)
SHARES in Kotra Industries Bhd (fundamental: 0.8/3, valuation: 1.1/3) closed nine sen or 6.47% lower at RM1.30 yesterday, ...

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Malaysia’s record achievement in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) underscores its growing prominence as a key economic player within the Asean region.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has described Asean as a “vital trade platform,” offering “simplified access to ten markets in Southeast Asia”, according to Forbes in an article released on Wednesday.

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Malaysia is aiming to align its real economy with ongoing developments in the capital market as the nation reinvents its economic framework, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

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Wall Street's main indices dropped on Wednesday, as continued escalation of Russia-Ukraine tensions worried investors, while megacap Nvidia lost ground ahead of quarterly results.

Stocks dipped after a report Ukraine fired long-range British Storm Shadow missiles into Russian territory.

Wall St falls as Russia-Ukraine tensions raise concerns ahead of Nvidia earnings

Offshore marine services provider Perdana Petroleum Bhd (KL:PERDANA) reported a more than threefold jump in its third quarter net profit, as it enjoyed better charter rates and higher vessel utilisation, driven by a shortage of offshore support vessels for offshore production and operation activities during the July-September quarter.

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Sime Darby Property Bhd (KL:SIMEPROP) said it has already hit 91% of its full-year sales target of RM3.5 billion for 2024 by September. Its unbilled sales stood at RM3.7 billion.

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Hap Seng Plantations Holdings Bhd (KL:HSPLANT) logged its highest quarterly net profit in nearly three years boosted by strong palm oil prices and lower operating expenses but flagged rising costs ahead.

Hap Seng Plantations logs highest quarterly profits in nearly three years on strong prices, lower expenses

Kawan Food Bhd’s (KL:KAWAN) net profit for the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2024 (3QFY2024) fell 87.5% to RM960,000 from RM7.69 million in the same quarter last year (3QFY2023), dragged by unrealised foreign exchange (forex) losses due to the weakening of the US dollar against the ringgit, and a higher tax charge.

Kawan Food’s 3Q profit drops over 80%, dragged by forex losses and higher tax expense

The United States on Wednesday vetoed a UN Security Council resolution for a ceasefire in Gaza, drawing criticism of the Biden administration for once again blocking international action aimed at halting Israel's war with Hamas.

US vetoes UN Security Council resolution on Gaza ceasefire

Here is a brief recap of some corporate announcements that made the news on Wednesday.

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He said that the decision was made to allow ADS, the ground handling service provider, to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident.

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Court orders Tokio Marine to respond to RHB's best offer within 14 days

<p>There is a need to overhaul the entire implementation process of Phase 2 of the National Digital Network (Jendela) initiative to ensure effectiveness of the programme, according to Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.</p>


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<p>The United States could impose nearly 40% tariffs on imports from China early next year, a <em>Reuters </em>poll of economists showed, potentially slicing growth in the world's second-biggest economy by up to one percentage point.</p>


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BMW Group Malaysia to discuss with govt entities and local partners on EV assembly

<p>Bursa Malaysia has filed an application to the High Court seeking clarifications on the legal implications of the court's appointment of an interim judicial manager for Sarawak Cable Bhd (KL:SCABLE), whose shares it suspended from trading on Tuesday but has now allowed to resume on Thursday.</p>

<p>In a bourse filing on Monday, Sarawak Cable announced it had received a letter from Cheang and Ariff, the solicitors acting on behalf of Bursa, on the bourse operator's application.</p>


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<p>KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 20): SRC International Sdn Bhd has settled a suit against Parti Bumiputera Perkasa Malaysia president Datuk Ibrahim Ali, while the company and Umno continue to negotiate towards a settlement.</p>


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<p>Hap Seng Plantations Holdings Bhd (KL:HSPLANT) logged its highest quarterly net profit in nearly three years boosted by strong palm oil prices and lower operating expenses but flagged rising costs ahead.</p>


<p>Speculative fever in Chinese stocks is running red hot and catching the attention of some global funds, who figure local money is worth following into market segments sheltered from tariffs and likely to ride an eventual economic recovery.</p>


China's cashed-up crowd is back in the stock market

<p>IFCA MSC Bhd (KL:IFCAMSC) said it is targeting RM440 million in new sales over the next three years mainly through new customers arising from its property management system solutions, optimising pricing and growing its distributors programme.</p>


IFCA MSC targets RM440m in new sales for next three years

<p>KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 20): The Ministry of Transport may impose a fee on those who require a physical copy of their driving licence some time next year.</p>


Transport Ministry may impose fee on physical driving licences next year

<p>Lawyer Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah on Tuesday claimed the media had failed to do its job during its reporting of former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak's SRC International Sdn Bhd trial — for which Najib was found guilty of abuse of power, criminal breach of trust, and money laundering involving RM42 million of SRC's money — and alleged that the press had left out certain facts of the case.</p>


Shafee claims media failed to do its duty in Najib's SRC trial

<p>MyEG Services Bhd (KL:MYEG) posted its highest-ever quarterly net profit of RM195.05 million in the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2024 (3QFY2024), a 62.55% increase from RM120 million in the same quarter last year.</p>


MyEG posts highest-ever quarterly net profit of RM195m in 3Q

<p>KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 20): Bagan Member of Parliament Lim Guan Eng has called for an explanation from Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek regarding the hosting of officials from the Taliban-led Afghanistan government.</p>

<p>Lim said that the ministry's decision to host the Taliban has raised many c...

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<p>Pos Malaysia Bhd (KL:POS) continued its quarterly streak in the red, posting a wider net loss for the third quarter on lower postal and freight volume, and higher other and tax expenses.</p>


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<p>With Nvidia Corp due to report an unusually complex quarter as the world’s most valuable company, traders are preparing for a potentially mammoth stock swing.</p>

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<p>Here’s a quick look at some of the stories that made headlines today.</p>


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<p>Net profit for the three months ended Sept 30, 2024 (3QFY2024) was RM766 million or 11.1 sen per share, compared with RM1.21 billion or 17.5 sen per share a year earlier, the world's largest palm oil producer by acreage said in an exchange filing.</p>


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<p>Sapura Energy Bhd (KL:SAPNRG) has secured a contract to provide pan-Malaysia services from Petronas Carigali Sdn Bhd.</p>


Sapura Energy gets pan-Malaysia services contract

<p>Sports Toto Bhd’s (KL:SPTOTO) net profit for the first quarter ended Sept 30, 2024 (1QFY2025) fell 31.3% to RM41.33 million, from RM60.17 million a year ago, dragged by lower lottery sales as well as lower sales performance and forex loss impact arising from its UK luxury car unit, HR Owen plc.</p>


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<p>Malaysia regained its position as the second-largest supplier of crude oil to China last month, data showed on Wednesday, with supplies rising 28% on year as independent refiners sought cheaper sanctioned oil amid Middle East supply concerns.</p>
