Inter-Pacific Securities Sdn Bhd said the FBM KLCI’s technical indicators remain overbought, and this could extend the downside pressure on these constituents.

In its daily bulletin on Thursday, the research house said the KLCI ended its upward streak on Wednesday as profit-taking activities set in to send the key index lower.

KLCI’s technical indicators remain overbought, says Inter-Pacific

Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB) Research said in the near term, the FBM KLCI is expected to remain choppy (support: 1,500-1,520), as investors weigh the ongoing February reporting season, a delay the US Federal Reserve’s rate-cut trajectory, and the sustainability of the Shanghai Composite Index’s recent rebound.

KLCI expected to remain choppy in near term, says HLIB Research

The return of foreign funds to the region is expected to provide a fillip to Bursa Malaysia next week, as buying momentum for domestic equities persists on renewed optimism.

Foreign funds expected to boost Bursa in coming week

Bursa Malaysia is expected to continue its positive momentum next week, amid cautious sentiment on regional and global markets, dealers said.

Bursa expected to continue upbeat momentum in coming week

The uptrend momentum on Bursa Malaysia is expected to continue next week, with traders remaining cautiously optimistic over external developments.

Rakuten Trade Sdn Bhd equity research vice-president Thong Pak Leng said the brokerage firm has maintained its positive outlook, supported by attractive valuations, increase in investor confidence gauging from the higher average daily trading volume and strong foreign buying.

Bursa's rally may continue next week, FBM KLCI seen to stay above 1,500

Asian stocks were set to follow a selloff on Wall Street, with bond yields rising as traders comb through remarks from a slew of Federal Reserve officials and await Jerome Powell’s speech for clues on the interest-rate outlook.

Equity futures for Japan, Hong Kong and Australia pointed to declines after the S&P 500 almost wiped out its weekly advance, while losses in the Nasdaq 100 topped 2%. Treasury two-year yields, which are more sensitive to imminent policy moves, climbed above 5%. The greenback advanced against all of its G-10 peers on Thursday (Aug 24), with the Australian and New Zealand dollars falling the most in more than three weeks.

Asian stocks to follow US drop before Powell speech

KUALA LUMPUR (April 1): Interest for beaten down counters is set to boost Bursa Malaysia’s performance with the main index expected to trade within the 1,420-1,440 level next week, said Rakuten Trade Sdn Bhd.

Bursa Malaysia's main index set to trade within 1,420-1,440 level next week

Bursa Malaysia is expected to trend higher next week amid easing inflationary pressure in the US and expectations for smaller interest rate hikes, said an analyst.

Bursa expected to trend higher next week

Bursa Malaysia is likely to trade sideways with a slightly upward bias within the 1,475-1,495 range next week. 

Rakuten Trade Sdn Bhd vice-president of equity research Thong Pak Leng said investors will remain cautious due to increasing global market volatility.

Bursa to trade sideways with upward bias in coming week — Rakuten Trade

KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 3): Hong Leong IB Research expects 2023 to be a less stormy year for Bursa Malaysia (but certainly not a smooth journey), following a cumulative two-year loss of 8.2%.

In a traders’ brief on Tuesday (Jan 3), the research house said that currently, CY2023’s valuation is...

2023 to be less stormy year for Bursa Malaysia, says HLIB Research

Bursa Malaysia looks set to kick off the new year within the current level, with the FBM KLCI fluctuating in the 1,490 and 1,510 range.

Rakuten Trade Sdn Bhd vice-president of equity research Thong Pak Leng expects global funds to return to the Asia-Pacific region in 2023, and expects Malaysia to benefit from the spillover effect.

KLCI to begin 2023 within 1,490-1,510 range, may end year at 1,800 mark — Rakuten Trade

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 22): Hong Leong Investment Bank Research (HLIB) said that as a hung parliament election outcome is unprecedented for Malaysia and the possibility of higher political risk premium and regulatory risks (due to the unexpected strong showing by PAS), the FBM KLCI may witness further...

FBM KLCI may witness further volatility ahead, says HLIB

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 21): Inter-Pacific Research Sdn Bhd said that with no clear winner in the recently concluded elections, market conditions are likely to be volatile at the start of the week as the political impasse will leave investor sentiments wary

In its daily bulletin on Monday (No...

Impasse could see a knee jerk reaction to politically sensitive stocks, says Inter-Pacific 

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 17): Inter-Pacific Research Sdn Bhd sees the near-term outlook for the FBM KLCI remaining soft as market players continue to shy away from the market as they await the outcome of the 15th general election.

In its daily bulletin on Thursday (Nov 17), the research house ...

Inter-Pacific sees near-term outlook for FBM KLCI remaining soft 

LOS ANGELES/BENGALURU (April 23): United Parcel Service (UPS) reported better-than-expected quarterly profit on Tuesday, as cost cuts offset still-soft demand for package delivery.

UPS profit tops expectations as cost-cuts deliver margin

Adobe said on Tuesday it plans to place a tool for full artificial intelligence (AI) image generation in its Photoshop software later this year.

Adobe's image and video editing tools are widely used by creative professionals, but it faces rising competition from start-ups such as Microsoft-backed OpenAI, Midjourney and Stability AI, all of which offer services that can generate images from text prompts.

Adobe to bring full AI image generation to Photoshop this year

KUALA LUMPUR (April 23): DXN Holdings Bhd posted a 43.23% rise in net profit to RM79.02 million for its fourth quarter ended Feb 29, 2024 (4QFY2024), from RM55.17 million a year ago, on the back of higher revenue.

Earnings per share rose to 1.59 sen from 1.14 sen, according to the healt...

DXN’s 4Q net profit up 43%, seeks to expand market presence in Brazil

The Malaysian Oil, Gas & Energy Services Council (MOGSC) has called on oil and gas (O&G) stakeholders, especially financial institutions, not to write off O&G services and equipment (OGSE) players in the energy transition agenda, as they still have a role to play.

Don't forget O&G services and equipment players in energy transition agenda, says industry association

India’s capital market regulator has asked a clutch of global funds to defend themselves against allegations of improper disclosures and market manipulation relating to trading of Adani Group stocks, according to people familiar with the matter.

Indian watchdog said to have queried global funds over manipulation of Adani stocks

TELUPID (April 23): Oil palm smallholders have been urged to take advantage of the palm oil replanting financing incentive scheme (TSPKS 2.0) to increase their income potential.

Deputy Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Chan Foong Hin said that a total of RM100 million has been a...

Smallholders urged to apply for palm oil replanting incentive

Bank of England (BOE) chief economist Huw Pill said he is erring on the side of caution in deciding when to cut UK interest rates, saying officials need to remain on guard for risks that inflation persists.

BOE chief economist says he’s cautious on interest rate cuts

China launched its harshest attack to date on US complaints about industrial overcapacity, signalling that Secretary of State Antony Blinken may be in for some difficult conversations during his visit this week.

The US accusation contains “the malicious intention of curbing and suppressing China’s industrial development, aiming to seek a more favourable competitive position and market advantage”, a Chinese diplomat said at a recent briefing, according to a Foreign Ministry statement released on Tuesday.

China condemns US’ overcapacity claim just before Blinken visit

According to CGS Malaysia’s deputy CEO Alan Inn Wei Loon there are plans in the pipeline to grow its PE and venture capital business.

NEWS: CGS plans to grow its PE & VC biz

CGS Malaysia’s chief executive officer Azizah Mohd Yatim says the group has diversified away from solely relying on brokerage income.

NEWS: CGS no longer just a traditional stockbroking house

The Edge covers former Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak's 1Malaysia Development Bhd-Tanore (1MDB-Tanore) trial live.

Najib's 1MDB-Tanore trial live reporting (April 23)

Ten members of the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) were confirmed dead in an incident where two helicopters collided and crashed at the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) base in Lumut, Perak on Tuesday morning.

Two helicopters crash in Lumut, 10 confirmed killed — RMN

Healthcare stocks still have legs to run following a recent rally and investors should continue to buy hospital operators for their further earnings growth this year, analysts said.

KPJ, IHH extend rally as analysts bet on upside

Eight contractors face possible Malaysia Competition Commission (MyCC) fines for alleged bid rigging in 2019, in respect of two tenders of the Public Works Department (JKR) and one tender of the Department of Drainage and Irrigation.

Eight contractors face possible MyCC fines for bid rigging in tenders worth RM473m

Indonesian President Joko Widodo and his son, incoming vice-president Gibran Rakabuming Raka, are no longer members of the country's largest party after they backed rival candidate and election winner Prabowo Subianto, a party official said on Tuesday.

Indonesia's biggest party confirms President Jokowi no longer a member after backing Prabowo

Malaysia’s construction tender prices are&nbsp;expected to grow by 3% in 2024, compared to the previous year, driven by various factors such as project type, industry procurement strategy and currency fluctuations, according to a report by global professional services company Turner &amp; Townsend.

Malaysia’s construction tender prices to grow by 3% in 2024, says Turner & Townsend

ATX Semiconductor Group, a globally renowned semiconductor provider from China, intends to ramp up investment to US$200 million (RM952 million) for its new manufacturing plant in Melaka over the next five years for its second-phase business expansion.

ATX Semiconductor to boost investment in Melaka to RM952m

Moomoo Malaysia, an online trading platform, garnered 100,000 clients within six weeks of its launch, making it one of the most downloaded financial mobile applications in Malaysia.&nbsp;

Moomoo Malaysia surpassed 100,000 clients within six weeks of its debut in Malaysia

Former Umno Supreme Council member Hizatul Isham Abdul Jalil or better known as Isham Jalil has offered to make an unreserved apology to bring an end to his contempt of court proceedings.

Ex-Umno leader ready to apologise in contempt of court case

Swatch Group (M) Sdn Bhd&nbsp;said the seizure of its 172 rainbow-themed watches had caused much grief to its international reputation, as the renowned Swiss watch maker had always been dutiful citizens of any state where the watches were sold.

Swatch says advocating compassion for LGBTQ is not a crime, seizure illegal

KUALA LUMPUR (April 23): Malaysia has emerged as the most significant country within Asean for businesses to venture into, as shown by the UOB Business Outlook Study 2024 (SMEs &amp; Large Enterprises).

Malaysia emerges as prime destination for Asean biz expansion — UOB study

CONSTRUCTION firm GDB Holdings Bhd — which has been embroiled in disputes with KSK Group in the last two years over the development of the 8 Conlay project in Kuala Lumpur — appears to be back on investors’ radar, judging by the recent upward trend in its share price.

According to marke...

GDB Holdings a front runner for several jobs

Cypark Resources Bhd said on Tuesday that its 100MW Large Scale Solar 3 (LSS3) hybrid solar plant project in Merchang, Terengganu, will transition to full commercial operations by next month.

In a statement, the group said the plant consists of 83MWac (megawatt, alternating current) ground-mounted solar photovoltaics and 32MWac floating solar photovoltaics.

Cypark's LSS3 solar plant in Terengganu set for commercial operations next month

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Brokers Digest: Local Equities: MyEG Services Bhd, Mah Sing Group Bhd, Tan Chong Motor Holdings Bhd, Gamuda Bhd 

Bursa Malaysia continued its upbeat momentum to end higher for the fifth consecutive day on Tuesday, thanks to buying from local and foreign institutions, said an analyst.&nbsp;

Bursa ends higher on buying support from local and foreign institutions

PETALING JAYA (April 23): Tropicana Corp Bhd is partnering with Maybank Islamic Bhd to provide a home financing solution called Maybank Islamic’s HouzKEY.&nbsp;

Tropicana partners Maybank Islamic to offer HouzKEY home financing solution

Capital A Bhd’s unit AirAsia Consulting Sdn Bhd is still in the pre-qualification stage for the acquisition of national carrier SriLankan Airlines.&nbsp;

However, AirAsia Consulting has yet to submit any price bid since due diligence has not been carried out, its chief executive officer Subashini Silvadas told The Edge on Tuesday.

Capital A’s unit in RFQ process for SriLankan Airlines, no price bid yet

KUALA LUMPUR (April 23): Former Sapura Energy Bhd chief executive officer Tan Sri Shahril Shamsudin has settled his defamation lawsuit against Economics Minister Rafizi Ramli out of court.

Ex-Sapura Energy CEO Shahril settles defamation suit against Rafizi

Chinese universities and research institutes recently obtained high-end Nvidia artificial intelligence (AI) chips through resellers, despite the US widening a ban last year on the sale of such technology to China.

China acquired recently banned Nvidia chips in Super Micro, Dell servers, tenders show

High crude oil prices&nbsp;caused by&nbsp;tension in the Middle East&nbsp;will help to boost Malaysia's oil and gas exports. However, escalated fuel&nbsp;prices will dampen the country’s economic growth, according to the Socio-Economic Research Centre (SERC).

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