KUALA LUMPUR (March 26): MISC Bhd (KL:MISC) could potentially pay out higher dividends from this year onwards from a cash flow boost from a project in Brazil, Maybank Investment Bank said on Wednesday.

MISC could potentially pay out higher dividends starting 2025 — Maybank

Shares of Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd (KL:ASTRO) hit another record low on Wednesday, as investors remained wary of the pay-television operator’s outlook, amid softening advertising expenditure and declining subscription.

Astro tests new record low as results disappoint, analysts flag uncertain future

KUALA LUMPUR (March 25): Cypark Resources Bhd (KL:CYPARK) is poised for a significant revenue boost in its fourth quarter after receiving government approval to nearly triple the tipping fee at its Negeri Sembilan waste-to-energy (WTE) facility. 

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Cypark set for 4Q bumper revenue after securing landmark tipping-fee hike — analysts

Shares in Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing’s CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd rallied after one of his sons was invited to a high-profile summit in Beijing over the weekend amid the company’s controversial sale of its ports in Panama.

CK Hutchison stock jumps as Li Ka-shing’s son gets China invite

Analysts are positive that Resorts World Las Vegas (RWLV), a subsidiary of Genting Bhd (KL:GENTING), will retain its non-restricted gaming licence after paying a hefty fine to the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB).

Analysts positive on Resorts World Las Vegas retaining licence despite hefty Nevada fine

VS Industry Bhd’s (KL:VS) earnings are likely to decline this year amid subdued consumer electronics demand, which is expected to persist, and delays in earnings contributions from its Philippines venture, analysts flagged.

VS Industry faces earnings decline amid weak demand and delays in contributions from Philippine venture — analysts

Top Glove Corporation Bhd (KL:TOPGLOV) will likely turn in smaller-than-expected profits for fiscal 2025, analysts said while flagging rising risk from Chinese rivals.

Top Glove faces rising risks from Chinese rivals, analysts flag after weaker-than-expected 2Q

Genting Malaysia Bhd (KL:GENM) is likely to remain a value trap given its weak earnings prospects, according to Phillip Capital Research.

Genting Malaysia likely to remain a value trap with weak earnings prospects — Phillip Research

Greatech Technology Bhd (KL:GREATEC) has strong potential for long-term growth as it transitions into higher-value process automation, thanks to its recent acquisition of a distressed company at an attractive valuation, according to Maybank Investment Bank (Maybank IB).

Greatech sees potential for long-term growth with newly acquired Manz Slovakia — Maybank IB

ITMAX System Bhd’s (KL:ITMAX) latest contract win provides a foothold for the company to tap into a massive market for surveillance cameras in Penang, said Hong Leong Investment Bank.

Penang Island alone would require about 10,000 closed-circuit televisions (CCTV) for full coverage, making it a significant growth opportunity for ITMAX, said the research house in a note. Penang is still in the early stage of its smart city transformation, the house said.

ITMAX's latest CCTV contract win provides foothold in Penang with great growth potential, says Hong Leong

Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd’s (KL:KLK) stock may have more upside ahead, with the palm oil producer on track for a 40% surge in net profit this financial year, said RHB Investment Bank.

KLK to see jump in earnings with higher output, lower costs — RHB

Solarvest Holdings Bhd’s (KL:SLVEST) stock edged up on Wednesday, bucking broader market decline, as investors cheer its biggest job win to-date and analysts see more contract flows in coming months.

Solarvest bucks broader market decline as analysts, investors cheer contract win

Kumpulan Kitacon Bhd (KL:KITACON) may have more upside than previously thought, while its valuations are still “too cheap to ignore” amid improving margins, CGS International said on Monday.

Kumpulan Kitacon's margins set to improve, valuations too cheap to ignore — CGS

KUALA LUMPUR (March 13): Bursa Malaysia Bhd’s (KL:BURSA) earnings will take a hit if the exchange is forced to shell out more to help fund the securities regulator’s operations, said BIMB Securities.

Bursa's earnings will take a hit if forced to share more with SC, BIMB cautions

The two sons of the late Hong Kong billionaire Lee Shau-Kee now control their father’s US$10 billion (RM44.23 billion) stake in property firm Henderson Land Development Co, according to new filings.

HK billionaire Lee Shau-Kee’s sons get control of US$10b Henderson stake

(March 26): The US cancelled two aid projects in Cambodia in late February — one to encourage child literacy and another to improve nutrition and development for kids under five. A week later, China’s aid agency announced funding for programmes to achieve almost identical goals.

China swoops in to replace Asian USAID projects axed by Trump

The heads of some of the world’s top energy traders said they would be open to returning to Russia for business if sanctions were fully lifted, although some expressed caution about the prospect happening any time soon.

Energy trading giants say they will return to Russia if sanctions end

Even as early as 1965, Valéry Giscard d’Estaing, the then French finance minister, had complained about the “exorbitant privilege”, a phrase he coined, to describe the massive advantage the US derives from the dollar’s hegemony of international finance. The year 1965 was, of course, when the Bretton Woods currency framework was still in place. Bretton Woods, a gold parity-based, fixed exchange rate system, had the US dollar, which was fully convertible to gold at US$35 per ounce, as its reserve currency.

MySay: Trump’s tariff tantrums necessitate a global alternative to the US dollar

Apple Inc plans to hold its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) during the week of June 9, when it is expected to announce redesigned iPhone, iPad and Mac operating systems.

Apple poised to unveil new software at June 9 developers event

(March 26): China’s No. 1 smartphone maker Vivo wants to increase sales from overseas markets like Southeast Asia to as much as 70% of revenue in two years, accelerating its global push as the world’s biggest handset market saturates.

Top China phonemaker Vivo wants 70% of sales from overseas by 2027

Morgan Stanley strategists raised their outlook for Chinese stocks for the second time in a little more than a month, citing upside for valuations amid an improving outlook for earnings.

Morgan Stanley raises Chinese stock targets again, citing earnings

SYDNEY (March 26): Petroliam Nasional Bhd, known as Petronas, is aiming to raise up to US$3 billion (RM13.27 billion) in a three-tranche dollar bond transaction, according to two sources with direct knowledge of the matter.

Petronas aims to raise US$3b in dollar bond deal — Reuters

Police are believed to have called up several corporate figures in Kuala Lumpur and Penang in their investigations related to the money trail of the now-defunct pyramid scheme MBI.

Bukit Aman calls up corporate figures to assist in investigations on MBI's money trail — sources

Chemlite Innovation Bhd (KL:CLITE) fell in its first trade on the ACE Market on Wednesday, adding to a streak of listing day declines.

The Penang-based company, which provides surface finishing treatment services, opened at 23 sen compared with its initial public offering (IPO) price of 25 sen per share. The stock continued to slide, and was down 10% to 22.5 sen as of 9.05am, after more than 20.5 million shares changed hands.

Chemlite dips on ACE Market debut, extends listing flops

Shares of Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd (KL:ASTRO) hit another record low on Wednesday, as investors remained wary of the pay-television operator’s outlook, amid softening advertising expenditure and declining subscription.

The fiscal strength of the US&nbsp;is stuck in a multi-year slide and “has deteriorated further” after the country’s sovereign rating received a negative outlook in late 2023, Moody’s Ratings said.

US fiscal strength seen weakening further, Moody’s says

Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio warned House Republicans of the dangers of rising US deficits and urged them to cut the budget deficit to just 3% of gross domestic product (GDP) or risk debt service costs squeezing government spending.

Dalio warns GOP of ‘dire’ debt as lawmakers weigh tax cuts

Asian stocks posted modest gains on Wednesday as investors search for a clear direction amid weaker US consumer confidence and a late rally in US equities.

Asian stocks edge up as traders seek new direction

The US is exerting "unacceptable pressure" on Greenland, Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said on Tuesday, ahead of an unsolicited visit by a high-profile US delegation to the semi-autonomous Danish territory this week.

US visit to Greenland is unacceptable, Danish prime minister says

SYDNEY (March 26): Petroliam Nasional Bhd, known as Petronas, is aiming to raise up to US$3 billion (RM13.27 billion) in a three-tranche dollar bond transaction, according to two sources with direct knowledge of the matter.

WASHINGTON/MOSCOW/KYIV (March 25): The United States reached separate deals on Tuesday with Ukraine and&nbsp;Russia&nbsp;to pause their attacks at sea and against energy targets, with Washington agreeing to push to lift some sanctions against Moscow.

Russia, Ukraine agree to sea, energy truce; Washington seeks easing of sanctions

Oil edged higher after an industry report signalled a major contraction in US crude stockpiles, while the market weighed the prospect of a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire in the Black Sea.

Oil gains as industry report points to big drop in US stockpiles

A rally in most big techs drove stocks higher on Tuesday, though gains moderated after one of the market’s best days in 2025 as traders assessed economic risks amid the threat of a trade war.

Stocks eke out gain as tech drives late-day bounce

SYDNEY/BEIJING/SHANGHAI (March 26): Chinese battery giant CATL&nbsp;said it had received approval from China's securities regulator for a share sale in Hong Kong that sources have said&nbsp;could raise&nbsp;at least US$5 billion (RM22.12 billion), the largest listing in the city for four years.

China's CATL Hong Kong listing approved, could raise at least US$5b — Reuters

KUALA LUMPUR (March 26): MISC Bhd (KL:MISC) could potentially pay out higher dividends from this year onwards from a cash flow boost from a project in Brazil, Maybank Investment Bank said on Wednesday.

WASHINGTON/BRUSSEL (March 25): The European Union's (EU) trade commissioner Maros Sefcovic met with US President Donald Trump's top trade officials on Tuesday to try to avoid steep US. tariffs on EU goods next week, but results of the talks were unclear.

EU trade chief meets with Trump officials to try to head off 'harmful' tariffs

The two sons of the late Hong Kong billionaire Lee Shau-Kee now control their father’s US$10 billion (RM44.23 billion) stake in property firm&nbsp;Henderson Land Development Co, according to new filings.

US&nbsp;grains merchant Archer-Daniels-Midland is making a fresh wave of job cuts this week at its largest unit, the grain trading and oilseed processing division, according to three sources briefed on the matter.

ADM cuts jobs in grain trading division, sources say

A group of public finance bankers, who have so far largely focused their attention on Congress, are now reaching out to the Trump administration to make their case for keeping state and local government debt tax free.

Muni bankers look to woo Treasury, Trump team to keep tax break

(March 26):&nbsp;The US cancelled two aid projects in Cambodia in late February — one to encourage child literacy and another to improve nutrition and development for kids under five. A week later, China’s aid agency announced funding for programmes to achieve almost identical goals.

Morgan Stanley strategists raised their outlook for Chinese stocks for the second time in a little more than a month, citing upside for valuations amid an improving outlook for earnings.

(March 26): China’s No. 1 smartphone maker Vivo wants to increase sales from overseas markets like Southeast Asia to as much as 70% of revenue in two years, accelerating its global push as the world’s biggest handset market saturates.

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