The benchmark FBM KLCI reversed earlier losses in the mid-morning on Tuesday, as index-linked plantation counters lifted sentiments.

At 10am, the FBM KLCI had added 0.15% or 2.28 points to 1,540.89. The index earlier dipped to a low of 1,537.94.

KLCI reverses loss as index-linked plantation counters lift

Stocks on Bursa Malaysia retreated in the mid-morning on Monday after a lacklustre start, against the backdrop of slower-than-expected economic growth of 3% year-on-year in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Stocks on Bursa retreat as sentiment stays tepid

The FBM KLCI fell 1% in the mid-morning on Friday (Nov 25) as profit-taking activities erased gains from a day earlier, as the euphoria over the appointment of Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim as the 10th prime minister of Malaysia somewhat eased.

KLCI falls 1% as profit-taking halts Anwar-boosted rally

The FBM KLCI fell 1.5% in the mid-morning on Tuesday (Oct 11), tracking overnight losses on Wall Street and against the added factor of the dissolution of Parliament.

KLCI falls 1.5% following dissolution of Parliament

The FBM KLCI fell more than 1% in morning trade on Bursa Malaysia today on broad-based selling as investors weighed factors including the economic impact of the re-enforcement of the movement control order (MCO 3.0) at several places to curb the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic.

KLCI trails healthcare gauge drop as Covid-19-driven MCO hits sentiment

The main index of Bursa Malaysia remained muted in the mid-morning, while market breadth turned negative in line with lower regional markets.

KLCI stays muted as market breadth negative in line with regional fall

The main index at Bursa Malaysia rose 0.83% at mid-morning Thursday on bargain hunting, tracking regional gains.

At 10am, the FBM KLCI was up 12.99 points to 1,570.54.

KLCI gains 0.83% on bargain hunting in line with regional advance

The main index at Bursa Malaysia pared some of its gains at mid-morning Wednesday, as index-linked glovemakers remained under pressure.

KLCI pares gains as index-linked glovemakers stay pressured

The main index at Bursa Malaysia pared some of its gains at mid-morning today, as regional markets dipped.

At 10.10am, the FBM KLCI was up 4.51 points to 1,574.97. The index had earlier risen to a high of 1,580.68.

KLCI pares gains as regional markets dip

The main index of Bursa Malaysia reversed its loss and ticked higher in the mid-morning today, tracking regional markets, but gains were seen limited.

KLCI reverses loss to tick higher, but gains seen limited

The main index at Bursa Malaysia reversed its earlier gains and drifted lower at mid-morning today, tracking lacklustre regional markets following the overnight decline at US markets.

KLCI reverses gains, dips in line with lacklustre region

The main index of Bursa Malaysia pared some of its gains in the mid-morning as regional sentiment remained muted.

At 10.03am, the FBM KLCI was up 3.16 points at 1,598.45. The index earlier rose to a high of 1,599.31.

KLCI pares gains as regional sentiment stays muted

The main index of Bursa Malaysia slipped below the 1,600-point threshold in the mid-morning today as regional markets paused for a breather.

At 10.15am, the FBM KLCI had lost 8.66 points to 1,597.48.

KLCI slips below 1,600-point level as regional markets pause

The main index of Bursa Malaysia pared some of its gains in the mid-morning today against a backdrop of firm regional markets.

At 10.10am, the FBM KLCI had risen 1.40 points to 1,609.47. The index earlier rose to a high of 1,612.04.

KLCI pares gains as regional markets hold steady

All parties to Israel-Hamas war have agreed that the Gaza ceasefire will take effect at 8.30am local time on Sunday, a few hours earlier than had been anticipated, Qatar announced.

Gaza ceasefire to start on Sunday morning following Israeli approval

South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol appeared in court on Saturday to argue against a request for his detention to be extended after his arrest earlier this week.

Impeached S Korean president Yoon defends himself in court against longer detention

The Ministry of Transport (MOT) will hold talks with the Road Transport Department (JPJ) to enable the mobile application for the selling and buying of used motorcycles to be integrated with the mySIKAP system for simpler, faster and safer transactions.

MOT, JPJ to discuss integrating app for buying and selling used motorcycles with mySIKAP

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has detained four more individuals suspected of accepting bribes in return for assisting in processing and approving personal loan applications submitted by a financial consultancy firm.

MACC arrests four more suspects over loan bribery scandal

Phase 3 of the e-invoicing initiative has received over 4,900 early voluntary participants, according to the Inland Revenue Board (IRB).

In a statement on Saturday, the IRB noted that the e-invoicing implementation had now entered the second phase and shown a promising increase in participation.

Over 4,900 early voluntary participants in Phase 3 of e-invoicing, says IRB

JF Technology Bhd (KL:JFTECH) co-founder and managing director Datuk Foong Wei Kuong, who became the second-largest shareholder of Cosmos Technology International Bhd (KL:COSMOS) on Wednesday, said he intends to tap into the growing opportunities within Malaysia's water infrastructure sector.

JF Tech boss sees water infrastructure potential in Cosmos as he becomes second-largest shareholder

Deutsche Lufthansa AG completed the acquisition of a minority stake in Italian carrier ITA Airways late on Friday after first making an offer for its competitor in January 2023.

Lufthansa finalises deal for 41% stake in Italy’s ITA Airways

Malaysia's economy is projected to grow at a moderate pace of 4.5% to 5.0% in 2025, benefiting from strong economic fundamentals and an uptick in foreign investments, Hong Leong Bank Bhd or HLB (KL:HLBANK) said.

HLB forecasts M'sian economic growth at moderate pace of 4.5% to 5% in 2025

A four-day road ban on goods vehicles will be enforced in conjunction with the Chinese New Year celebration to alleviate traffic congestion and minimise the risk of accidents.

MOT to enforce road ban on goods vehicles during Chinese New Year

Discussions are underway between the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and Microsoft, the owner of LinkedIn, regarding the licensing of the social media platform, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

MCMC discussing LinkedIn licensing with platform owner Microsoft, says Fahmi

Long queues were spotted at Sports Toto Bhd's (KL:SPTOTO) outlets across Malaysia on Saturday, as eager punters lined up for a chance to strike it rich with the record-breaking RM100 million Supreme 6/58 jackpot.

Nationwide frenzy: Long queues at Sports Toto outlets as punters hope to win RM100m jackpot

In a last-minute move by the Biden-Harris administration, a new Interim Final Rule on Artificial Intelligence Diffusion was announced on Monday (Jan 13), imposing stricter export controls on US-developed AI chips.

Is Malaysia’s chip sector prepared for the storm?

Malaysia’s Energy Commission (EC) will conduct an open tender for the large-scale solar (LSS) Petra 5+ programme, offering opportunities to develop solar plants with capacities ranging from 10MW to 500MW, scheduled for operation in 2027.

Malaysia calls for second LSS5 bid, targets 2GW

US President-elect Donald Trump’s policies risk stunting global growth and weakening demand for Malaysian chips, according to Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

US trade war threatens demand for Malaysian chips, says Zafrul

Intel Corp&nbsp;shares jumped as much as 9.5% on Friday morning after a report on a technology news site said the beleaguered chipmaker is an acquisition target.

Intel shares jump on report it’s an acquisition target

TikTok said it will be forced to “go dark” in the US on Sunday unless there is a clear statement from the Biden administration to service providers that are maintaining its availability.

TikTok says to ‘go dark’ in US on Sunday without White House clarity

JF Technology Bhd (KL:JFTECH) co-founder and managing director Datuk Foong Wei Kuong, who became the second-largest shareholder of Cosmos Technology International Bhd (KL:COSMOS) on Wednesday, said he intends to tap into the growing opportunities within Malaysia's water infrastructure sector.

Outgoing Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said her department will start taking special accounting manoeuvres as of Jan&nbsp;21 to avoid breaching the US debt limit, and urged lawmakers again to take steps to increase or suspend the statutory ceiling.

US to take extraordinary steps to avert default, Yellen says

Donald&nbsp;Trump's&nbsp;incoming US&nbsp;presidential administration plans to intensify immigration enforcement nationwide soon after he takes office on Monday, a person with knowledge of the plans said.

Trump plans to intensify immigration enforcement soon after inauguration, Reuters reports

Malaysia's economy is projected to grow at a moderate pace of 4.5% to 5.0% in 2025, benefiting from strong economic fundamentals and an uptick in foreign investments, Hong Leong Bank Bhd or HLB (KL:HLBANK) said.

All parties to Israel-Hamas war have agreed that the Gaza ceasefire will take effect at 8.30am&nbsp;local time on Sunday, a few hours earlier than had been anticipated, Qatar announced.&nbsp;

Malaysians abroad should not underestimate the technological advancement, expertise and talent available back home, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Don’t underestimate technological advancement and talent back home, says Anwar

Discussions are underway between the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and Microsoft, the owner of LinkedIn, regarding the licensing of the social media platform, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow has denied recent claims in local media reports that the state government plans to increase hotel accommodation fees by up to 50% this year.

Penang has no plans to raise hotel fees, says CM

Bitcoin appears to be back on track towards record highs with the second presidential inauguration of pro-crypto Donald Trump just days away.&nbsp;

The largest cryptocurrency by market value has climbed as much as 13% since Sunday, putting it on pace for the biggest weekly gain since election week in November. Bitcoin, which reached a record US$108,315 (RM487,851) in December, had declined in three of the prior four weeks. It was up about 4.9% to US$105,076 as of 3.44pm&nbsp;in New York.

Bitcoin jumps to high for year ahead of Trump inauguration

A four-day&nbsp;road ban on goods vehicles will be enforced in conjunction with&nbsp;the Chinese New Year celebration to alleviate traffic congestion and minimise&nbsp;the risk of accidents.

Bank of America Corp&nbsp;is divvying up a roughly US$1 billion (RM4.5&nbsp;billion) pool of restricted stock among the majority of its staff, lifting compensation to retain employees as the lender seeks to boost earnings while keeping a lid on expenses.

Bank of America staff to share about US$1b of stock awards

The US Federal Reserve (Fed) has withdrawn from the Network of Central Banks and Supervisors for Greening the Financial System (NGFS), a global coalition of central banks engaged in the study of climate risk that was launched in 2017.

Fed withdraws from global climate coalition

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has detained four more individuals suspected of accepting bribes in return for assisting in processing and approving personal loan applications submitted by a financial consultancy firm.

Starbucks Corp&nbsp;said it will eliminate some corporate positions, the latest chapter of chief executive officer Brian Niccol’s plan to rebuild the company.

The announcement will come in early March and “will not affect our in-store teams or the investments we are making in store hours,” Niccol wrote in a memo to workers that was included in a regulatory filing. The company declined to say how many positions will be eliminated and in what areas.

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