KUALA LUMPUR (July 15): The FBM KLCI is anticipated to claw higher next week, on the back several positive local and international developments.

Affin Hwang Investment Bank head of retail reseach Datuk Dr Nazri Khan said going forward, he expects the local market to charge higher, follo...

KLCI to claw higher, test 1,680 levels

KUALA LUMPUR (May 21): The FBM KLCI is expected to be headed for a short term correction next week with resistance at the 1,650 and 1,660 point levels.

Global equity markets rose on Friday as investors took in stride the possibility the Federal Reserve may hike interest rates in June, a...

KLCI headed for short term correction, resistance at 1650 and 1660 levels

KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 27): The FBM KLCI is expected to remain steady and trend higher next week, riding on the firming ringgit and improved local investor sentiment.

The U.S. dollar jumped on Friday and Wall Street's stock rally faded as fresh economic data kept alive Federal Reserve rate i...

KLCI to remain steady, trend higher

KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 6): The FBM KLCI is expected to extend its gains next week as domestic sentiment improves in post Chinese New Year trade despite the slump at most global markets last Friday.

Global stock markets slumped and the U.S. dollar rallied on Friday after a key U.S. jobs repor...

KLCI decline stablises, sentiment has recovered

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 12): The FBM KLCI is expected to trend sideways next week within its 1,640-1680 trading band in line with the weaker close at global markets last Friday.

Stock markets worldwide tumbled on Friday, Brent crude oil prices fell to seven-year lows and China's yuan currency...

KLCI to trend sideways, trade within 1,640-1,680 band

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 21): The FBM KLCI is expected to trend sideways next week with a likely trading band of between 1,660-1680 points, as the local market continues its consolidation phase.  

Shares in major markets gained on Friday and the euro weakened against the dollar as investo...

KLCI to trend sideways, 1,660-1680 band likely

KUALA LUMPUR (June 27): The FBM KLCI is expected to stage further correction next week with 1,700 points seen as the immediate target as the spectre of the Greece debt crisis continues to weigh on global markets.

World stock markets slipped and the euro fell on Friday, with investors ca...

KLCI to consolidate further on spectre of Greek debt crisis, 1,700 points seen as target 

The tech-heavy Nasdaq fell more than 1% on Thursday as Alphabet's results rekindled worries about ballooning artificial intelligence (AI) costs, outweighing strength in other sectors, including financials and healthcare, as earnings continued to dominate investor focus.

Nasdaq falls as Alphabet set for record loss amid AI spending woes

Perikatan Nasional (PN) has postponed announcing its candidate for one remaining state seat allocated to the coalition under an understanding with Barisan Nasional (BN) for the 16th Melaka state election.

Perikatan delays announcement of one Melaka state seat candidate

Perikatan Nasional (PN) has announced five candidates for the 16th Melaka state election next month.

Perikatan names five candidates for Melaka polls

Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) announced eight candidates who will contest in the 16th Melaka state election on Nov 14.

Melaka polls: Bersatu announces candidates for eight seats

Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) will use its official party logo in the 16th Melaka state election on Nov 14, said its secretary general Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali.

Bersatu confirms use of own logo in Melaka polls

Cuscapi Bhd (KL:CUSCAPI) saw boardroom changes on Thursday, including the resignation of businessman Datuk Jayakumar Panneer Selvam.

Cuscapi sees boardroom changes as businessman Jayakumar resigns

Here is a brief recap of some business news and corporate announcements that made the headlines on Thursday

Big Caring, Zetrix AI, Heitech Padu, SD Guthrie, YTL Power, Mega Fortris, GIIB, JF Technology, TSH Resources, BAT Malaysia, Mi Technovation, Axis REIT, Chin Teck Plantations, Taghill &SLGC 

The cost of insuring against losses on Alphabet Inc’s debt rose on Thursday as its shares plummeted, after disappointing results intensified fears that its massive bet on debt-funded artificial intelligence (AI) spending may fail to pay off.

Google debt-risk gauge rises as earnings revive AI debt jitters

Mi Technovation Bhd (KL:MI) posted record earnings in the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2026 (3QFY2026), driven by higher sales volume, improved average selling prices and optimised product mix.

Mi Technovation 3Q profit surges 85% on strong semiconductor demand

SD Guthrie Bhd (KL:SDG) has partnered with YTL Power International Bhd (KL:YTLPOWR) and Bumi Assets Sdn Bhd to develop a 1,623-acre industrial park in Bukit Kerayong, Selangor.

SD Guthrie to join hands with YTL Power, Bumi Assets to develop 1,623-acre Klang industrial park

Zetrix AI Bhd (KL:ZETRIX) told Bursa Malaysia in response to its queries that a dissolution event for its RM2 billion sukuk was triggered after it breached a covenant requiring managing director Wong Thean Soon to remain its largest shareholder.

Zetrix AI tells Bursa dissolution event for RM2 bil sukuk triggered but no immediate repayment of RM2.16 bil required

SD Guthrie Bhd (KL:SDG) has partnered with YTL Power International Bhd (KL:YTLPOWR) and Bumi Assets Sdn Bhd to develop a 1,623-acre industrial park in Bukit Kerayong, Selangor.

Zetrix AI Bhd's (KL:ZETRIX) wholly owned unit MyEG Sdn Bhd has received a RM353.13 million tax bill from the Inland Revenue Board (IRB) over transfer pricing matters for the years of assessment 2021 to 2023.

Zetrix AI’s MyEG unit hit with RM353.13 mil tax bill, govt files suit

HeiTech Padu Bhd (KL:HTPADU) said it is no longer collaborating with Zetrix AI Bhd (KL:ZETRIX) on the RM1.05 billion National Integrated Immigration System (NIISe) project, after both parties mutually agreed not to extend their teaming agreement.

HeiTech Padu says no longer working with Zetrix AI on NIISe, assures no impact on project

Here is a brief recap of some business news and corporate announcements that made the headlines on Thursday

One of the three Court of Appeal (COA) judges hearing the federal government’s appeal over the Sabah revenue issue on Thursday quizzed parties as to what had transpired between the federal and Sabah governments between 1969 to 2021 that had resulted in them not agreeing to a review between them to increase the state’s revenue.

What happened during 'the lost years', asks COA judge on decades-delayed Sabah-federal revenue review

Two companies linked to businessman Datuk Ng Meng Kee saw sharp declines in their share prices on Thursday, prompting Bursa Malaysia to query one of them.

Two companies linked to businessman Ng Meng Kee see sharp dive in share price, Bursa queries one of them

Indonesian police are investigating 97 corporations, including 22 foreign-linked companies, over forest and land fire cases across the country, with 20 companies already named as suspects.

Indonesian police probing 97 corporations over forest fires, 20 named as suspects

The federal government will continue to implement the sales and service tax (SST), as the goods and services tax (GST) will not be considered due to the ongoing burden of the cost of living.

SST retained as GST not an option amid high cost of living, says Amir Hamzah

The tech-heavy Nasdaq fell more than 1% on Thursday as Alphabet's results rekindled worries about ballooning artificial intelligence (AI) costs, outweighing strength in other sectors, including financials and healthcare, as earnings continued to dominate investor focus.

The Dewan Rakyat passed the Supply Bill 2027, or Budget 2027, at the policy stage on Thursday after it received majority support from Members of Parliament in a voice vote.

Dewan Rakyat passes Budget 2027 at policy stage

Chin Teck Plantations Bhd (KL:CHINTEK) reported a 68.58% drop in net profit for its fourth financial quarter, dragged down by lower palm product sales and the absence of a sizeable land disposal gain recorded by its associate a year earlier.

Chin Teck Plantations' 4Q net profit falls 69% on lower sales, absence of disposal gain

Two local companies licensed to extract rare earth elements (REE) in Kelantan are expected to begin mining next year.

Rare earth elements: Two Kelantan companies expected to begin mining next year

JF Technology Bhd (KL:JFTECH) has proposed issuing up to 388.01 million free warrants to existing shareholders, giving them the option to buy more shares in the semiconductor test equipment maker over the next five years.

JF Technology proposes up to 388 mil free warrants to reward shareholders

Mi Technovation Bhd (KL:MI) posted record earnings in the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2026 (3QFY2026), driven by higher sales volume, improved average selling prices and optimised product mix.

Main Market-bound Big Caring Group Bhd supports calls to allow Malaysians to use their government issued cashless aid credits in retail pharmacies.

Big Caring Group supports proposal on expanding SARA cashless aid to retail pharmacies in Budget 2027

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) issued asset declaration notices to businessman&nbsp;Datuk Seri Nazir Hussin&nbsp;Akhtar Hussin and his brother,&nbsp;Datuk Mubarak Hussain, on Oct 20.

MACC issues asset declaration notices to Nazir Hussin and his brother 

Alphabet Inc’s shares fell about 10% in early trading, setting the stock up for its biggest-ever market value wipeout, after the company reported disappointing search and advertising sales that reinforced investor concerns about artificial intelligence’s (AI) threat to its core business.

Google shares drop after 3Q sales miss reignites fears over AI

Ahmad Syahazan Yaacob has been elected as the new president of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) and Datuk Muhamad Umar Swift as its vice president, with both positions effective Thursday, said MIA.

Ahmad Syahazan elected MIA president, Muhamad Umar as vice president

TSH Resources Bhd (KL:TSH) said its review of records to date has not identified any business relationship with any of the 10 companies named by Singapore’s National Environment Agency (NEA) regarding forest and peatland fires in Indonesia. 
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