CIMB Group Holdings Bhd (KL:CIMB) could post decent earnings growth for the third quarter which could help it achieve its return on equity (ROE) target of 11%-15% this year, despite the slower 4Q expected ahead, analysts said.

Decent 3Q seen for CIMB, analysts say

Analysts expect oil and gas services firm Dialog Group Bhd (KL:DIALOG) to post a strong set of fourth-quarter results, driven mainly by its storage business, and contracting work in the Middle East.

Dialog to post strong 4QFY2024 earnings — analysts

Furniture company Synergy House Bhd (KL:SYNERGY) will likely make a net loss in April-June quarter, RHB Investment Bank warned, citing provision for bad debt and currency hedging loss.

Synergy House likely to post net loss in 2Q, RHB IB warns

Oil and gas services firm Dayang Enterprise Holdings Bhd (KL:DAYANG) will likely post stronger-than-expected results thanks to higher work orders, better vessel utilisation and charter rates, said Phillip Capital.

Dayang's earnings likely to hit record high this year, beat consensus estimate — Phillip Capital

KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 5): Gas Malaysia Bhd (KL:GASMSIA) is expected to post another “strong set” of quarterly results in the end-June quarter, on the back of higher gas selling prices, said Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB).

Gas Malaysia to post ‘strong set’ of 2QFY2024 results, says Kenanga IB

Hartalega Holdings Bhd (KL:HARTA) is expected to report a jump in earnings in the first quarter, driven by higher utilisation rate and increased sales orders, according to Phillip Capital.

Phillip Capital forecasts jump in Hartalega's 1QFY2025 net profit

KUALA LUMPUR (July 31): Hartalega Holdings Bhd (KL:HARTA) is expected to deliver a sharp jump in core net profit for the first quarter thanks to higher product prices and volume, said RHB Investment Bank.

RHB IB sees Hartalega’s 1QFY2025 earnings improving

Phillip Capital has maintained its 'buy' rating for Pantech Group Holdings Bhd (KL:PANTECH) at RM1.09, with a higher target price of RM1.42 (from RM1.35), and said it expects the company to report stronger earnings year-on-year for the first quarter ended May 31, 2024 (1QFY2025), with a core net profit forecast of RM24 million to RM27 million.

Phillip Capital expects stronger 1Q for Pantech, raises target price to RM1.42

Bursa Malaysia Bhd (KL:BURSA) may report an 8.2% year-on-year (y-o-y) growth in net profit for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024 (2QFY2024), thanks to robust trading activity in the capital market, CGS International said.

Bursa to deliver strong 2Q results as trading activity surges — CGS

RHB Investment Bank (RHB IB) expects Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd (KL:KLK) to report improved earnings in the second half of financial year 2024 (2HFY2024) on strong fresh fruit bunch (FFB) output, lower costs and improving downstream earnings.

KLK to report improved earnings in 2HFY2024, says RHB IB

Gamuda Bhd’s (KL:GAMUDA) core net profit may have risen between 3% and 12% in the third quarter from a year ago, driven by better billings from overseas projects, according to RHB Investment Bank.

Gamuda's core profit may have risen up to 12% in 3Q — RHB 

Investors should now buy shares of Top Glove Corp Bhd (KL:TOPGLOV) even as the world’s largest glove maker by volume may report another quarterly loss and stay in the red for the second year, RHB Investment Bank said.

Top Glove now a ‘buy’ at RHB IB as it sees losses narrowing, sentiment improving

KUALA LUMPUR (June 13): Malaysian banks’ earnings growth may decelerate and grow 5%-6% in the second quarter of this year from a year earlier as non-interest income growth slows, CGS International flagged.

Malaysian banks’ earnings growth to decelerate in 2Q2024 as non-interest income slows — CGS

MGB Bhd (KL:MGB) is expected to report stronger first quarter earnings when the construction company reports its financial results by this month-end, according to RHB Investment Bank.

MGB to post stronger 1Q earnings on higher progress billings — RHB

SEREMBAN (Dec 22): Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman and Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has assured that Umno and Barisan Nasional (BN), as component parties, will be fully committed to the Unity Government until the next election.

Umno and BN will remain a part of Unity Govt for GE16 — Ahmad Zahid

(Dec 22): Singapore Post Ltd (SingPost) fired its chief executive officer and several other senior leaders following allegations related to its international e-commerce logistics parcels business.

SingPost fires CEO, execs after whistleblowing report

BENGALURU (Dec 22): Japan's competition watchdog is expected to find Google guilty of violating the country's antitrust law, Nikkei Asia reported on Sunday, citing sources.

Japan's antitrust watchdog expected to find Google guilty of violating country's law in search case, Nikkei reports

BENGALURU (Dec 22): Qatar will stop shipping gas to the EU if member states strictly enforce a new law cracking down on forced labour and environmental damage, Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi told the Financial Times (FT) in an interview published on Sunday.

Qatar vows to stop EU gas sales if fined under due diligence law, FT reports

(Dec 22): One of China’s leading developers is now on authorities’ radar for default risk. A major Hong Kong builder is asking lenders to extend loans. Another industry peer is selling an iconic but largely empty mall in Beijing.

China property flare-ups resurface as crisis enters fifth year

(Dec 22): Indonesia claimed victory after Apple Inc offered to increase its investment in the country to US$1 billion (RM4.50 billion) to get President Prabowo Subianto’s government to lift a ban on the sale of iPhone 16s. The win may be short-lived.

Apple’s US$1b investment may be fleeting win for Indonesia

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 22): Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stated that the Madani government has implemented strategic initiatives throughout 2024, to drive long-term prosperity for the people and the nation.

2024 economic highlights: Madani government drives long-term prosperity — Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 22): The Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (Mitec), owned by Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade), has announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Qube Integrated Malaysia Sdn Bhd and the Asia CEO Community.

Qube Integrated Malaysia inks MOU with Asia CEO Community, unveils Mitec card

BEIJING (Dec 22): China's Nio on Sunday said it would launch its new Firefly electric-vehicle (EV) brand in Europe early in the first half of 2025 (1H2025), betting that it would help the company overcome European Union (EU) tariffs.

China’s Nio says new Firefly EV to go on sale in Europe in 1H2025

(Dec 22): The European Central Bank (ECB) will go on lowering borrowing costs in 2025, according to Governing Council member Boris Vujcic.

ECB rate cuts will continue next year, Vujcic tells Croatian state broadcaster

(Dec 22):&nbsp;One of China’s leading developers is now on authorities’ radar for default risk. A major Hong Kong builder is asking lenders to extend loans. Another industry peer is selling an iconic but largely empty mall in Beijing.

(Dec 22):&nbsp;Indonesia claimed victory after Apple Inc offered to increase its investment in the country to US$1 billion (RM4.50 billion) to get President Prabowo Subianto’s government to lift a ban on the sale of iPhone 16s. The win may be short-lived.

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 22): The Health Ministry (MOH) does not take lightly the resignation of more than 6,000 doctors over the past five years.

MOH does not take lightly resignation of over 6,000 doctors over past five years — Dzulkefly

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 22): Malaysia is intensifying efforts to deepen economic and cultural ties with Iran, identifying Gilan province as another key hub for collaboration.

Malaysia strengthens ties with Iran, eyes Gilan province as key collab hub

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 22): Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stated that the Madani&nbsp;government has implemented strategic initiatives throughout 2024, to drive long-term prosperity for the people and the nation.

JAKARTA (Dec 22): Indonesian police have detained 18 personnel suspected of extorting Malaysian nationals who attended the Djakarta Warehouse Project (DWP) concert in Kemayoran, North Jakarta.

18 cops detained for alleged extortion of Malaysian fans at Djakarta Warehouse Project concert

(Dec 22): Cocoa’s rally has soared past all major commodities in 2024, and there’s little sign the tight supply and fragile trading landscape that prompted its near-vertical trajectory are in for a fast fix.

Cocoa caps 2024 as biggest commodity winner. It’s not over yet

BEIJING (Dec 22): China's Nio on Sunday said it would launch its new Firefly electric-vehicle (EV) brand in Europe early in the first half of 2025 (1H2025), betting that it would help the company overcome European Union (EU) tariffs.

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 22): The Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (Mitec), owned by Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade), has announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Qube Integrated Malaysia Sdn Bhd and the Asia CEO Community.

ANKARA (Dec 22): Türkiye will do "whatever it takes" to ensure its security if the new Syrian administration cannot address Ankara's concerns about US-allied Kurdish groups it views as terrorist groups, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Saturday (Dec 21).

Türkiye will do 'whatever it takes' if Syria government cannot address Kurd militia issue, minister says

(Dec 22):&nbsp;Singapore Post Ltd (SingPost)&nbsp;fired its chief executive officer and several other senior leaders following allegations related to its international e-commerce logistics parcels business.&nbsp;

BENGALURU (Dec 21): Stellantis&nbsp;has reversed its decision to lay off about 1,100 employees at an Ohio Jeep plant, less than three weeks after the abrupt resignation of chief executive Carlos Tavares, the Franco-Italian automaker said late on Saturday.

Stellantis reverses Ohio layoffs weeks after CEO's abrupt departure

PUTRAJAYA (Dec 22): The&nbsp;Early Schooling Aid (BAP) will extended to Form 6 students starting from the 2025/2026 schooling session, with each receiving RM150, said Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek.

Early schooling aid extended to Form 6 students

(Dec 21):&nbsp;A Starbucks Corp&nbsp;strike of unionised baristas has spread to three more cities in the US, disrupting service during the final days of the crucial holiday season.

Starbucks baristas from three more US cities to join strike

(Dec 22):&nbsp;President-elect Donald Trump selected billionaire Tilman Fertitta as his ambassador to Italy, enlisting a prominent businessman and one-time reality television star for a prime diplomatic post.

Trump taps billionaire restaurateur Fertitta as Italy envoy

(Dec 21):&nbsp;Lara Trump, daughter-in-law of President-elect Donald Trump, said on Saturday that&nbsp; she has removed her name from consideration to replace outgoing US&nbsp;Senator Marco Rubio.

Lara Trump withdraws from consideration to replace Rubio in US Senate

(Dec 22):&nbsp;The European Central Bank (ECB) will go on lowering borrowing costs in 2025, according to Governing Council member Boris Vujcic.

SEREMBAN (Dec 22): Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman and Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has assured that Umno and Barisan Nasional (BN), as component parties, will be fully committed to the Unity Government until the next election.

BENGALURU (Dec 22): Qatar will stop shipping gas to the EU if member states strictly enforce a new law cracking down on forced labour and environmental damage, Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi told the Financial Times&nbsp;(FT) in an interview published on Sunday.

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