Oil prices opened about 1% higher on Monday after the US vowed to keep attacking Yemen's Houthis until the Iran-aligned group ends its assaults on shipping.

Oil up 1% as US vows to keep attacking Houthis

Oil prices rose in early trade on Friday, set to snap a three-week losing streak, amid rising fuel demand and expectations that Trump's plans for reciprocal global tariffs would not come into effect until April, giving more time to avoid a trade war.

Oil set to snap three-week losing streak amid rising fuel demand

SINGAPORE (Dec 31): Oil prices rose on Tuesday after data showed China's manufacturing activity expanded in December, but they are on track to end lower for a second consecutive year, due to demand concerns in top consuming countries.

Oil rises on expanding Chinese factory activity, but set to end year lower

Petronas Gas Bhd (KL:PETGAS) said it has received the Energy Commission’s approval to adjust its tariffs for the usage of its gas pipelines and regasification terminals, effective throughout the financial year ending Dec 31, 2025 (FY2025).

Lower tariffs for gas transportation, regasification in 2025, says PetGas

IJM Corp Bhd (KL:IJM) has strongly refuted false and malicious allegations circulating online about the construction company and its leadership.

IJM Corp lodges report with MCMC over false online allegations, warns of legal action

Top Glove Corporation Bhd (KL:TOPGLOV), the world’s largest natural rubber glove maker, remained in the black for the second consecutive quarter, thanks to a surge in sales.

Top Glove in the black for another quarter as sales surge

Total funds raised in the capital market grew to RM138.9 billion in 2024, up 8.8% from RM127.7 billion in 2023, driven by a surge in initial public offerings (IPOs), robust bond issuances, and renewed investor confidence, according to the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC).

SC: Malaysia’s capital market outperforms regional peers, funds raised hit RM138.9 bil in 2024

The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) stepped up investigations and enforcement efforts with an increase in active cases while initiating more criminal actions in 2024.

SC intensifies investigations, enforcement efforts

The size of Malaysia's investment management industry surpassed the RM1 trillion mark for the first time in history in 2024, driven by strong unit trust fund (UTF) sales and favourable market conditions, the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) reported.

SC: Investment management AUM exceeded RM1 tril for first time in 2024

The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) recorded an operating surplus of RM20.7 million in 2024, rebounding from its largest net operating deficit in over a decade in 2023, thanks to stronger market activity during the year.

SC swings to RM20.7m operating surplus, recovering from largest deficit in a decade in 2023

Applications for the Asean Goods Vehicle Cross-Border (AGVCB) permit, part of the Asean Framework Agreement on the Facilitation of Inter-State Transport (AFAFIST), can now be submitted online ahead of its implementation April 6.

Asean Goods Vehicle Cross-Border permits now open for online applications

ANALYSTS largely believe that CIMB Group Holdings Bhd’s (KL:CIMB) Forward30 (F30) strategic plan — which aims to boost return on equity (ROE) to 12%-13% by 2027, from 11.2% in 2024, and ultimately position CIMB among Asean’s top quartile by 2030 — is not beyond reach, given its strong regional pr...

Cover Story: Can CIMB deliver on its Forward30 plan?

IOI Properties Group Bhd (KL:IOIPG) officially unveiled its latest commercial development, named Bangi Fresco, at its 360-acre Bandar Puteri Bangi township in Bangi, Selangor, on Thursday.

IOI Properties unveils Bangi Fresco retail hub at Bandar Puteri Bangi in Selangor

Once touted as a haven for investors to navigate Donald Trump’s tariff wars, Southeast Asia has all but lost that appeal as a region-wide stock rout deepens.

Haven bets on Southeast Asia fall apart as market selloff intensifies

Nvidia Corp, whose products have fuelled a flood of artificial intelligence (AI) spending, said new types of AI models that produce more complex answers will only increase the need for computing infrastructure.

Nvidia CEO says fears about DeepSeek’s impact are misplaced

Top Glove Corporation Bhd (KL:TOPGLOV), the world’s largest natural rubber glove maker, remained in the black for the second consecutive quarter, thanks to a surge in sales.

Malaysia’s retail sales will accelerate in the first quarter of the year following a weaker-than-expected showing in the final three months of 2024, an industry research firm said on Thursday.

Malaysia's retail sales will pick up after weaker-than-expected 4Q — Retail Group Malaysia

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) risks giving up its lead over Tencent Holdings Ltd as Asia’s biggest company by market value, with investors focused on the latter’s artificial intelligence plans.

TSMC risks losing lead to Tencent as Asia’s largest company

Asian shares were hobbled by weakness in Chinese&nbsp;markets&nbsp;on Thursday, and struggled to build on Wall Street's rally, even as investor sentiment was lifted by the prospect that the US Federal Reserve (Fed) could still deliver two rate cuts this year.

Slide in Chinese shares hampers Asian markets despite Fed optimism

Gold rose to a new all-time high as policymakers projected slower growth and higher inflation after holding interest rates steady for a second-straight meeting on Wednesday.

Gold notches another new record high as Fed holds rates, sees higher inflation

Pawnbroker Well Chip Group Bhd (KL:WELLCHIP) looks set to ride on the coattails of record-high gold prices as underserved consumers turn to pawn loans, amid declining approval rates for conventional loan, Kenanga Research said.

Well Chip to benefit from high gold prices as consumers opt for pawn loans — Kenanga

Malaysia is looking for "structured engagement" with India in the latter's pursuit of a viable semiconductor manufacturing industry.

Malaysia's Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Liew Chin Tong on a visit to India said Malaysia is keen to be part of "India's semiconductor story" by offering expertise in key areas.

Malaysia wants to be part of India's 'semiconductor story', says Liew

Stocks climbed and bond yields fell as Jerome Powell calmed tariff-obsessed investors, signaling the Federal Reserve saw no need for drastic action in the face of Donald Trump’s trade war.

US stocks get relief rally in best post-Fed day since July

Malaysia’s exports accelerated in February from a year earlier thanks to strong shipments of electronics and palm oil while deliveries to the US surged ahead of a slew of upcoming tariffs.

Malaysia's February exports growth accelerates, shipments to US surge ahead of Trump tariffs

For weeks the US economic picture has been darkening. If Wednesday was an opportunity for Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair Jerome Powell to raise the alarm, he took a hard pass.

Powell downplays growing risks, sees tariff impact as transitory

Genting Malaysia Bhd (KL:GENM) is likely to remain a value trap given its weak earnings prospects, according to Phillip Capital Research.

Genting Malaysia likely to remain a value trap with weak earnings prospects — Phillip Research

Microsoft Corp, alongside its partners and cloud-consuming customers, is projected to generate US$10.9 billion (RM48.3 billion) in new revenue between now and 2028 with the launch of its hyperscale cloud region, the Malaysia West Cloud Region in Kuala Lumpur.

Microsoft’s cloud expansion in Malaysia to generate US$10.9 bil in revenue, 37,575 jobs over three years — study

Greatech Technology Bhd (KL:GREATEC) has strong potential for long-term growth as it transitions into higher-value process automation, thanks to its recent acquisition of a distressed company at an attractive valuation, according to Maybank Investment Bank (Maybank IB).

Greatech sees potential for long-term growth with newly acquired Manz Slovakia — Maybank IB

An index of emerging-market currencies ended the day slightly lower after the Federal Reserve (Fed) decided to keep interest rates unchanged and showed concerns over the US economic outlook and policy uncertainty.

Emerging market currencies edge lower as Fed signals concern over US outlook

MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd (KL:MSM), the country’s leading refined sugar producer, plans to transform its Tanjung Langsat factory in Johor into an export hub within the next two to three years. &nbsp;

MSM to turn Tg Langsat factory into sugar export hub, eyes new markets

The Trump administration's initial policies, including extensive import tariffs, appear to have tilted the US economy towards slower growth and at least temporarily higher inflation, Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair Jerome Powell said on Wednesday, with central bank policymakers left guessing over what lies ahead during a period of "unusually elevated" uncertainty.

Fed in no rush to cut rates amid high uncertainty about Trump tariffs

Umno Supreme Council member Datuk Seri Lokman Noor Adam on Thursday issued an apology to 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) lead counsel Rosli Dahlan and his firm, RDS Partnership, for defaming them by falsely claiming they profited from the Malaysian government’s 1MDB asset recovery effort.

Umno’s Lokman Adam apologises for defaming 1MDB lawyer Rosli Dahlan and his firm, averting trial

Malaysian property developers are optimistic that demand will pick up in the second half of the year, while staying cautious about rising costs of doing business ahead, according to an industry survey.

Sudarshan Varadhan