Westport Holdings Bhd's (KL:WPRTS) earnings are likely to beat consensus in the third quarter, underpinned by stronger throughput and value-added services (VAS), Maybank Investment Bank said in a note on Friday.

Westports' earnings likely to beat consensus in 3Q, tariff hikes to sustain growth into 2027

Bursa Malaysia Bhd (KL:BURSA) is expected to report a softer third-quarter as securities trading activity declines amid a renewed Iran war, said an analyst.

Bursa Malaysia to report weaker 3Q as trading activity softens — BIMB Securities

Solarvest Holdings Bhd (KL:SLVEST) is expected to see stronger earnings momentum in the second half of its financial year ending March 31, 2027 (2HFY2027), as its Large Scale Solar 5 (LSS5) and Corporate Green Power Programme (CGPP) projects move into more advanced stages of execution and revenue recognition, according to analysts.

Solarvest set for stronger 2HFY2027 earnings, analysts say

Kee Ming Group Bhd’s (KL:KEEMING) recently-ended quarter may turn out soft as margins at the engineering services firm declined, an analyst said.

Kee Ming may see slow start to FY2027, says analyst

Critical Holdings Bhd (KL:CHB) could see stronger earnings over the coming years as it moves beyond smaller mechanical and electrical jobs into larger, more comprehensive engineering projects, said MBSB Research.

Critical Holdings earnings seen improving as EPCC projects ramp up

Samaiden Group Bhd 's (KL:SAMAIDEN) recently-ended quarter could turn out to be a new record-high for earnings as project activities accelerate, said an analyst.

The renewable energy contractor may deliver net profit of as much as RM14 million, a 66% year-on-year growth, in the three months ended June 30, 2026 (4QFY2026), according to TA Securities’ forecasts. That could lift earnings for the full FY2026 to RM35 million, the research house noted.

Samaiden set for record earnings in 4Q, says TA Securities

KPJ Healthcare Bhd (KL:KPJ) may report a stronger second quarter thanks to improving patient volume and revenue intensity, alongside margin recovery, said an analyst.

KPJ Healthcare may report stronger 2Q, says RHB Research

KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 13): Dayang Enterprise Holdings Bhd (KL:DAYANG) may see an earnings decline in the coming quarters before recovering next year, an analyst flagged.

Dayang may see earnings decline in coming quarters before recovery in 2027 — CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 10): RHB Research expects Econpile Holdings Bhd’s (KL:ECONBHD) core net profit for the fourth quarter ended June 30, 2026 (4QFY2026) to come in significantly lower than a year ago due to higher prices of materials.

RHB sees Econpile’s 4Q core earnings hit by surging material costs

Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd (KL:PMETAL) is likely to see another record quarter thanks to supply disruption from the Middle East conflict, an analyst said.

Press Metal likely to see another record quarter as aluminium prices stay high — analyst

KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 5): Phillip Capital expects stainless steel products maker Pantech Group Bhd (KL:PANTECH) to post a stronger 2QFY2027, supported by stronger export demand and improving domestic oil and gas (O&G) activities.

Phillip Capital sees stronger 2Q earnings for Pantech on export, O&G demand

TOKYO (Aug 4): Technology investor SoftBank Group reports first-quarter earnings on Thursday, with analysts focused on how it will fund its ongoing investment in OpenAI and the impact of rising leverage on its balance sheet.

SoftBank's AI funding plans to face reckoning at earnings

KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 3): Hap Seng Plantations Holdings Bhd (KL:HSPLNT) may report softer earnings in the second quarter as output decline on seasonal weakness offset higher prices, an analyst said.

Hap Seng Plantations may see softer 2Q earnings as output fall — analyst

KUALA LUMPUR (July 31): Bursa Malaysia Bhd (KL:BURSA) may report softer second-half results due to general election-related uncertainty and ongoing geopolitical risks, according to CIMB Securities.

CIMB Securities sees softer Bursa 2H on election jitters, geopolitical risk

GEORGE TOWN (Oct 19): A total of 280 federal development projects in Penang, with a combined cost of RM33.22 billion, have been approved under the Second Rolling Plan (RP2) of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) for 2027.

Penang secures RM33.22 bil for 280 federal development projects

Digital Nasional Bhd, which deploys Malaysia’s 5G network infrastructure, no longer requires any support from the government, Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said.

Digital Nasional no longer needs state support, govt exposure reduced to nil — Fahmi

(Oct 19): European Central Bank (ECB) Governing Council member Olaf Sleijpen said that the chance to limit global warming to the limit envisaged by the Paris Agreement is almost spent.

ECB’s Sleijpen says window is closing to limit warming impact

Indonesian stocks slid to a six-year low on Monday as a warning from MSCI over possible expulsion from its global indices next year rattled fragile investor sentiment, sharpening the focus on how Jakarta intends to allay the index provider's concerns.

Indonesian stocks slide to six-year low as MSCI warning weighs

(Oct 19): Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi strongly denied the notion that she’s responsible for a weak yen and high interest rates.

Japan PM Takaichi denies she’s driving weak yen, high rates

Asian share markets slipped on Monday as unease over artificial intelligence's (AI) enormous funding needs undermined confidence ahead of a week packed with earnings, while Chinese economic data pipped forecasts in a positive for world growth.

Asian stocks slip, Wall Street and bonds benefit from oil skid

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 19): MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings Inc is exploring a takeover of Malaysian insurer LPI Capital Bhd (KL:LPI) for growth overseas, Bloomberg reported.

Japan’s MS&AD said to consider deal for Malaysia’s LPI Capital — Bloomberg

SINGAPORE (Oct 19): Oil prices slipped on Monday after US President Donald Trump waived sanctions and tariffs on Russia that may lead to more Russian fuel exports.

Oil tumbles as Trump's Russia sanctions waiver may lead to more fuel supplies

A total of 27 areas nationwide recorded unhealthy air pollutant index (API) readings as of 9am on Monday, with Johan Setia in Selangor recording the highest reading at 172.

Haze: Unhealthy air in 27 areas, reading highest at 172 in Selangor's Johan Setia

Winning a bigger contract should be good news for a growing business. For many Malaysian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), it is also when cash runs tightest: staff and suppliers must be paid months before the customer settles the invoice. Workforce management firm Manforce Group Berhad faced exactly that as it expanded.

From RM6,000 to RM6 billion: a decade of financing Malaysia's SMEs

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 19): Zetrix AI Bhd (KL:ZETRIX) said on Monday that it is withdrawing a planned dividend payment declared two months to conserve cash.

Zetrix AI rescinds dividend plan to conserve cash

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 19): The Negeri Sembilan Dewan Keadilan dan Undang (DKU) and its secretary last Friday (Oct 16) filed an application at the Seremban High Court, seeking permission to initiate contempt proceedings against Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim, its 10 former executive council (exco)&nbsp;members and six others.

DKU and its secretary seek permission to initiate contempt against Negeri Sembilan MB and 16 others

SINGAPORE (Oct 19): Oil prices slipped on Monday after US President Donald Trump waived sanctions and tariffs on Russia that may lead to more Russian fuel exports.

A budget should be judged by both the relief it provides today and the productive capability it builds for tomorrow.

Tong's Portfolio - Budget 2027: More to spend, less to build?

US stock futures rose and oil edged lower as traders prepared for a packed week of corporate earnings and Chinese economic data against a backdrop of heightened geopolitical risks.

US stock futures rise ahead of busy earnings week

American private equity firm KKR is planning to invest some RM2.6 billion in PETRONAS’ renewable energy subsidiary in India, The Economic Times reported on Monday.

KKR to invest some RM2.6 bil in PETRONAS’ renewable energy venture in India

Asian share markets slipped on Monday as unease over artificial intelligence's (AI)&nbsp;enormous funding needs undermined confidence ahead of a week packed with earnings, while Chinese economic data pipped forecasts in a positive for world growth.

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 19): MS&amp;AD Insurance Group Holdings Inc is exploring a takeover of Malaysian insurer LPI Capital Bhd (KL:LPI) for growth overseas, Bloomberg reported.

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

YOUR DAY AHEAD: Oct 19, 2026 

JAKARTA (Oct 19): The Indonesia Stock Exchange said on Monday that it has cut its lower auto-rejection limit to 7% from 15%, a move it said would support investors in making decisions.

Indonesia bourse cuts its lower auto-rejection limit to 7% from 15%

When Hublot paired a precious gold case with a rubber strap in 1980, the luxury watch world called it heresy.

Taking shape: The Edge, HSBC Malaysia and The Hour Glass Malaysia host private viewing of radical timepieces by Hublot and artist Jeff Koons

A total of 27 areas nationwide recorded unhealthy air pollutant index (API) readings as of 9am on Monday, with Johan Setia in Selangor recording the highest reading at 172.

The week ahead will begin on Oct 19 with the reporting of Malaysia’s September external trade data, keenly watched by economists and the market given the stellar performance so far this year.

Bloomberg estimates put export growth &nbsp;at 37.4% year on year and imports at 9% y-o-y. The ...

The Week Ahead: Malaysia September export data, two of Magnificent 7 earnings to take spotlight

Indonesian stocks slid to a six-year low on Monday as a warning from MSCI over possible expulsion from its global indices next year rattled fragile investor sentiment, sharpening the focus on how Jakarta intends to allay the index provider's concerns.

Aid for middle 40% income (M40) households, allocations for the Madani school and Kampung Angkat programmes, and the effectiveness of the Tourism Compliance Focus Zone (ZTPP) programme are among the issues scheduled to be raised at the Dewan Rakyat sitting on Monday.

M40, Madani allocations, tourism compliance zone on Dewan Rakyat agenda on Monday

BENGALURU (Oct 18): An Austrian Airlines flight from Tel Aviv carrying 57 people was diverted to the Bulgarian capital Sofia late on Sunday after a threat was made against the aircraft, an airline spokesperson told Reuters.

Austrian Airlines flight from Tel Aviv diverts to Sofia after 'threat'

（吉隆坡19日讯）Zetrix AI Bhd（KL:ZETRIX）周一表示，为了保留现金，公司将撤回两个月前宣布的派息计划。

为了保留现金 Zetrix AI取消派息计划

(Oct 19):&nbsp;Meta Platforms Inc&nbsp;said an automated security system mistakenly suspended the Instagram account of the No Kings Coalition at the height of a nationwide series of demonstrations.

Meta says Claude AI tool triggered No Kings Instagram suspension

Digital Nasional Bhd, which deploys Malaysia’s 5G network infrastructure, no longer requires any support from the government, Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said.

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 19): Malaysia was among Asian markets that recorded net foreign institutional outflows last week, with foreign institutions extending their net selling streak on Bursa Malaysia to four consecutive weeks, amounting to RM270.2 million, according to MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB).

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