European shares rose on Monday as investors looked past higher bond yields, with UK homebuilders jumping after the government announced a new loan programme to help first-time buyers.

European stocks advance as UK homebuilders rally; miners drop

Europe’s stock markets have lost property companies worth more than €81 billion (RM382.19 billion) since the end of 2020 as stubbornly weak share prices leave firms vulnerable to takeovers.

‘The hope is gone:’ Why Europe keeps losing property companies

European stocks hit one-year lows on Monday, with Germany's blue-chip index looking set to confirm a bear market as Western countries mulled a Russian oil import ban, raising the prospects of broader inflationary risks and slowing economic growth.

European shares hit one-year low on prospect of Russia oil ban

LONDON (April 12): European shares rose on Wednesday, driven by gains in financial stocks and carmakers, as the first-quarter earnings season kicked off and a rise in the oil price underpinned energy stocks.

The pan-European STOXX 600 index was up 0.6% by 0900 GMT, having hit a fresh 16...

Auto stocks drive European shares to fresh 16-month high

LONDON (March 7): European shares extended losses on Tuesday on an earnings-heavy day as the biggest fallers Aggreko and Casino were all weighed down by results.

The pan-European STOXX 600 index was down 0.2%, on track to post its fourth straight session of losses.

The five bi...

European shares slip for 4th straight day as Aggreko, Casino sink

LONDON (Sept 3): European shares rose sharply on Thursday, tracking strong gains on Wall Street and ahead of a European Central Bank meeting that investors expect will deliver a boost to markets following recent turmoil.

At 1011 GMT, the FTSEurofirst 300 index of top European shares was...

European shares bounce, focus on ECB meeting

WELLINGTON/SYDNEY/HONG KONG (Sept 2): European stocks climbed with U.S. equity- index futures and the yen retreated after a two-day global equity selloff drove demand for havens. Concern that the slowdown in China may crimp global growth sent Asian shares lower.

Standard & Poor’s 50...

Europe stocks climb with U.S. futures after rout as Yen weakens

LONDON (Sept 1): European stocks fell on Tuesday, extending the losses of recent weeks after weak manufacturing data from China again raised concerns over the health of its economy.

The pan-European FTSEurofirst 300 was down 2.1% at 1,401.75 points by 1044 GMT, with basic resources stoc...

European shares hit again by Chinese manufacturing data

LONDON (Aug 28): European equities eased back on Friday, having already recouped all their losses from a bruising 8% correction earlier this week, with markets cooling off slightly despite hopes for more easy central bank policy.

Fears of a slowdown in global economic growth have sparke...

European shares ease back after rollercoaster week

The official newspaper of China’s ruling Communist Party warned that global celebrities risk losing their commercial appeal in the country if they offend local audiences, as widening backlash against French football star Kylian Mbappe puts his brand partnerships under pressure.

China warns global celebrities as Mbappe backlash spreads

SYDNEY (Oct 28): Australia's inflation accelerated in the third quarter on higher fuel costs, data showed on Wednesday, while stubbornly hot underlying price pressures all but sealed the case for a fifth interest rate rise next week.

Australia's hot 3Q inflation cements case for imminent rate rise

(Oct 28): What began as a banner year is turning into a reckoning for Adani Enterprises Ltd, the flagship arm of India’s richest man Gautam Adani, which needs to deliver on multiple infrastructure projects to fulfill its earnings promise.

Shares of Adani Enterprises have tumbled mo...

Adani flagship’s US$10 bil wipeout raises stake for earnings

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 28): The Energy Commission is developing a comprehensive framework and guidelines on self-generation facilities and the use of renewable energy for the data centre sector, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

Fadillah: Energy Commission developing comprehensive guidelines for self-generation facilities in data centre sector

BENGALURU (Oct 28): An Australian federal court on Wednesday fined casino operator Star Entertainment A$260 million (US$182.73 million) for breaching anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing laws, according to a court judgement.

Australia's Star Entertainment fined US$183 mil for anti-money laundering law breaches

When a child is born, a family’s life changes overnight. This is a crucial time for parents to bond with their child, settle into new roles, and share the responsibility of care. Mothers also need time to recover from childbirth, while fathers play an important role in supporting her recovery, and managing the household.

Opinion: Strengthen extended childbirth benefit allowance by including fathers

SEOUL (Oct 28): South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix said on Wednesday that it would return about US$75 billion to shareholders this year, after reporting a more than seven-fold jump in quarterly profit as AI infrastructure demand continues to drive up memory chip prices.

SK Hynix unveils US$75 bil shareholder return plan after posting record profit

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 28): The registration and determination of refugee status under the Refugee Registration Document (DPP) Programme will serve as a basis for the government to determine appropriate measures for managing refugees, including repatriation when conditions permit or resettlement in a third country.

Refugee Registration Document programme to help government identify, manage refugees, says Home Ministry

Magma Kiara Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Bursa Malaysia-listed Magma Group Bhd (KL:MAGMA), has signed a memorandum of collaboration (MOC) with interior fit-out specialist Jalex Sdn Bhd at the Wolo Experience Lounge in Bukit Bintang, to explore its proposed appointment as hotel interior adviser for Wolo Hotel & Residences, Mont Kiara KL, according to a press statement issued on Oct 28.

Magma Kiara partners Jalex for hotel interior work at RM850 mil Wolo Mont Kiara KL

The Chinese economy today reminds us of the opening lines of Charles Dickens’ A Tale of Two Cities, in which he spoke about it being the best of times and the worst of times. Cyclically, the Chinese economy appears to be in a low-growth trap, dogged by a prolonged period of weak domestic...

My Say: How will China’s economy affect us?

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 27): Police have frozen and seized accounts involving RM409.21 million in an investigation into alleged corporate mafia activities as at Sept 25, Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said. 
 
The accounts comprise 70 share-trading accounts worth approxi...

Police freeze RM409m in share-trading, bank accounts in corporate mafia probe

Pakatan Harapan (PH) component parties must respect the coalition's decision to hand the Bemban state seat to a Bersatu candidate in the Melaka state election, says PH election director Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari.

Melaka polls: PH component parties must respect decision on Bemban seat allocation — Amirudin

Oil prices rose on Wednesday after an attack on a refinery in Saudi Arabia, the world's biggest crude exporter, renewed concerns around the risks to supply in the Middle East stemming from the conflict with Iran and its proxies.

Oil prices rise after attack on Saudi Arabian refinery reignites supply concerns

The extension of the West Coast Expressway (WCE) from Banting, Selangor, to Masjid Tanah was among the matters discussed by the Cabinet, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

WCE expected to be extended from Banting to Masjid Tanah — Ahmad Zahid

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 28): Eco-Shop Marketing Bhd (KL:ECOSHOP) hit a four-month low on Wednesday, after the company’s first quarter fell short of analysts' expectations.

Eco-Shop hits four-month low after 1Q miss; price revision looms

PUTRAJAYA (Oct 28) : The transportation costs to bring Datuk Seri Najib's from prison to Putrajaya for next month's civil appeal will be borne either by the former prime minister or his appointed law firm.

Najib or law firm agree to cover transport costs for appeal hearing in Putrajaya, court told

For more than two months, Malaysia has been shrouded in cross-border haze that has grown increasingly severe. While haze is an annual occurrence in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Timor-Leste, this year’s episode has been described as the worst since 2015.

Choking fumes sweep across Malaysia

Here's a heads up on what to look out for today.

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Asia stocks rallied on Wednesday after a resurgence in artificial intelligence (AI) enthusiasm ahead of earnings from industry bellwethers later in the US day, while the dollar was perky ahead of a Federal Reserve (Fed) policy decision.

Asian stocks get AI lift, dollar holds steady ahead of Fed decision

SEOUL (Oct 28): South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix said on Wednesday that it would return about US$75 billion to shareholders this year, after reporting a more than seven-fold jump in quarterly profit as AI infrastructure demand continues to drive up memory chip prices.

Discussions between Melaka Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh and MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong is believed to have successfully resolved several deadlocks regarding seat distribution for the Melaka state election (PRN) next month.

Several deadlocks in seat distribution with MCA resolved — AB Rauf

A rally in technology companies lifted stocks ahead of this week’s results from industry giants valued at more than US$10 trillion, with traders also bracing for the Federal Reserve rate decision.

US stocks rise in run-up to tech results as oil falls

A stronger-than-expected earnings report propelled Nestlé (Malaysia) Bhd (KL:NESTLE) higher on Wednesday, extending the stock's rally as analysts raised their target prices.

Nestlé Malaysia extends gain towards two-month high after 3Q beat, analysts raise target prices

(Oct 27): A spike in Treasury yields is forcing US banks to confront an uncomfortable question: ​sell bonds worth billions of dollars they own at a loss, or hold on to paper losses?

Both carry costs. Selling involves taking ‌an immediate financial hit, while waiting would pile on losses...

Hold or sell? High Treasury yields spur US banks to rethink bond portfolios

MEXICO CITY (Oct 27): OpenAI plans to buy Google's AI chips, The Information reported on Tuesday, citing a person familiar with the matter, as technology companies ramp up spending to meet surging demand for AI computing.

OpenAI plans to buy Google's AI chips, The Information reports

SYDNEY (Oct 28): Australia's inflation accelerated in the third quarter on higher fuel costs, data showed on Wednesday, while stubbornly hot underlying price pressures all but sealed the case for a fifth interest rate rise next week.

LONDON (Oct 27):&nbsp;The AI boom has kept market fears at bay for more than two years. October suggests that shield is beginning to crack.

Last week's turbulence in the sector revealed investors preparing for a world where tech euphoria no longer drowns out all other macroeconomic sign...

Opinion: AI tremor exposes market's volatility fault lines

Magma Kiara Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Bursa Malaysia-listed Magma Group Bhd (KL:MAGMA), has signed a memorandum of collaboration (MOC) with interior fit-out specialist Jalex Sdn Bhd at the Wolo Experience Lounge in Bukit Bintang, to explore its proposed appointment as hotel interior adviser for Wolo Hotel &amp; Residences, Mont Kiara KL, according to a press statement issued on Oct 28.&nbsp;

AUCKLAND (Oct 28): New Zealand's central bank unexpectedly held its benchmark official cash rate at 2.75% on Wednesday by a narrow vote, but said the committee agreed that tighter monetary policy is likely to be required, depending on the economic outlook.

NZ central bank unexpectedly holds rates, signals likely hikes

(Oct 27): High levels of borrowing to fund AI infrastructure is expanding private credit beyond traditional corporate ​lending, but a wave of loans coming ‌due in the next few years could leave weaker borrowers struggling to refinance, Moody's Ratings said on Tuesday.

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