RHB Retail Research said Cengild Medical Bhd (KL:CENGILD) is eyeing a bullish breakout after testing the immediate resistance level with strong volume.

Cengild eyeing bullish breakout, says RHB Retail Research

RHB Retail Research said Vestland Bhd (KL:VLB) is poised to extend its upside movement after breaking past the key resistance level on strong volume.

Vestland poised to extend upside movement, says RHB Retail Research

RHB Retail Research said Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd (KL:ASTRO) is poised to trend higher, after climbing to test the 39 sen immediate resistance with high volume.

Astro poised to trend higher, says RHB Retail Research

RHB Retail Research said L&P Global Bhd (KL:L&PBHD) is poised for a technical breakout after it bounced off the 21-day simple moving average (SMA) line, eyeing to test the 48 sen resistance level with high trading volume.

L&P Global poised for technical breakout, says RHB Retail Research

Rakuten Trade said Synergy House Bhd (KL:SYNERGY) may trend higher after gapping up and reaching to a new all-time high on Wednesday.

Synergy House may trend higher, says Rakuten Trade

Rakuten Trade said Cypark Resources Bhd (KL:CYPARK) may trend higher after breaking out from a two-month downward channel pattern with a long white candle on Monday

Cypark may trend higher, says Rakuten Trade

Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB) said Infoline Tec Group Bhd (KL:INFOTEC) is poised to capitalise on the anticipated growing demand for IT infrastructure and cyber security solutions.

Infoline Tec set to capitalise on growing demand for IT solutions, says HLIB 

RHB Retail Research said UEM Sunrise Bhd (KL:UEMS) is set to climb higher after rebounding strongly to reclaim the 21-day simple moving average (SMA) line, and breaking above the RM1.17 resistance level on Monday on strong trading volume.

UEM Sunrise set to climb higher, says RHB Retail Research 

RHB Retail Research said Censof Holdings Bhd (KL:CENSOF) is set to resume its uptrend after experiencing a technical breakout above the immediate resistance level of 31.5 sen, on improved volume.

Censof set to resume uptrend, says RHB Retail Research 

Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB) has initiated coverage of MN Holdings Bhd (KL:MNHLDG) with a 'buy' rating at 77 sen, and with a target price of RM1.12, based on an 18 times price-earnings ratio for earnings for the financial year ending June 30, 2025 (FY2025).

HLIB starts coverage of MN Holdings, target price at RM1.12

RHB Retail Research said Edelteq Holdings Bhd (KL:EDELTEQ) is set to climb higher after bouncing off the 21-day simple moving average (SMA) line, and breaking above the 45.5 sen immediate resistance level on Wednesday.

Edelteq set to climb higher, says RHB Retail Research

RHB Retail Research said Inari Amertron Bhd (KL:INARI) is set to resume its uptrend, after experiencing a technical breakout above the immediate resistance of RM3.35 with strong trading volume.

Inari set to resume uptrend, says RHB Retail Research

Phillip Capital has initiated coverage of TT Vision Holdings Bhd (KL:TTVHB) with a 'buy' rating at RM1.08, saying TTV is expected to benefit from the global acceleration in solar energy adoption and anticipated semiconductor sector recovery, with a target price (TP) of RM1.50 per share.

Phillip Capital starts coverage of TT Vision, target price at RM1.50

Rakuten Trade said ITMAX System Bhd (KL:ITMAX) may extend its upward trajectory after breaking out from its two-week bullish flag pattern, marked by its third consecutive white candle.

ITMAX may extend upward trajectory, says Rakuten Trade

Reddit was down for thousands of users on Thursday, according to outage tracking website Downdetector.com, a day after the social media company said it had fixed a software bug.

Downdetector, which tracks outages by collating status reports from several sources including users, showed more than 14,000 reports of outages.

Reddit down for thousands of users, Downdetector shows

The Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) will continue to enforce compliance through audits and investigations to detect any non-compliance among taxpayers in Malaysia.

LHDN deputy chief executive officer (Compliance) Datuk Hisham Rusli said that all actions are carried out in accordance with the laws set forth.

IRB committed to improving tax compliance via  audits, probes

The International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for alleged war crimes in Gaza, adding to pressure on the country’s leadership over the conduct of its military campaign against Hamas.

ICC issues arrest warrant for Israel’s Netanyahu on Gaza ‘war crimes’

Here is a brief recap of some corporate announcements that made the news on Thursday.

Petron, DRB-Hicom, Dayang Enterprise, AEON, 7-Eleven, MSM, Hap Seng Consolidated, SunCon, UEM Sunrise, Mega First, Oriental, Heitech Padu, Can-One, Atlan, Maxim, Thong Guan, Globetronics

Thailand is taking steps to attract more foreign investment to accelerate economic growth while preparing to adjust its policies to cope with potential changes to world trade under a Trump presidency, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said.

Thailand seeks foreign investment as PM plans for Trump era

Volkswagen AG faces a growing threat of widespread walkouts as executives and unionists dig in over how to restructure Europe’s biggest automaker.

Labour leaders are offering €1.5 billion (RM7.08 billion) in additional cost cuts — including foregoing some bonuses — to keep factories open, after management dangled the idea of closures.

VW lurches closer to walkouts after talks with union deadlocked

Baidu Inc recorded its biggest revenue drop in more than two years after China’s economic malaise undermined its push into generative AI.

Chinese AI pioneer Baidu posts biggest sales fall since 2022

Magnum Bhd (KL:MAGNUM) reported a slight dip in net profit in the July-Sept period as income tax and other expenses increased, but cushioned by better income generated by its gaming and investment holdings and other segments.

Magnum posts marginally lower net profit in 3Q, amid higher tax and other expenses, declares 1.5 sen dividend

UBS has seen weak European growth hit companies it lends to, CFO Todd Tuckner said on Thursday, with the bank facing a 2024 credit loss expense of some 150 million Swiss francs (US$170 million or RM757.72 million) in its personal and corporate banking business.

UBS flags 'sluggish' Europe growth as it takes US$170m credit hit

Emmanuel Macron’s ill-fated June gamble on snap elections has plunged French businesses into prolonged gloom, clouding the president’s seven-year effort to transform the country into a hub for investment.

French business’s election gloom casts long shadow over outlook

IOI Properties Group Bhd (KL:IOIPG) has officially relaunched the Putrajaya Marriott Hotel in IOI Resort City last week after completing a RM100 million renovation.

Sitting on 6.5 acres of land, the five-star Putrajaya Marriott Hotel is managed by IOI Properties and comprises 487 guest rooms, including 35 exclusive suites. The renovations took place from Feb 2023 till Nov 2024 and were carried out in phases. The massive undertaking focused on the refitting and renewal of its guest rooms, lobby, restaurants and private villa.

IOI Properties relaunches Putrajaya Marriott Hotel after RM100m renovation

Globetronics Technology Bhd (KL:GTRONIC) has inked an agreement valued at RM145 million to provide integrated circuit (IC) product packaging, testing and backend services to Taiwan-based ChipMOS Technologies Inc.

Globetronics secures RM145 mil contract to provide assembly and test services to Taiwan’s ChipMOS

China has found gold reserves worth 600 billion yuan (US$82.9 billion or RM370.9 billion) in central Hunan province, state outlet Xinhua news said on Thursday.

China finds US$83b worth of gold reserves in Hunan 

Atlan Holdings Bhd's (KL:ATLAN) Singapore-listed subsidiary Duty Free International Ltd (DFIL), which plans to challenge the compulsory acquisition of two plots of land in Kedah by the Malaysian government, announced on Thursday that it had received RM69.6 million as compensation for the land.

The sum was received from the Home Affairs Ministry, which is force-buying the plot from DFIL's wholly-owned Cergasjaya Sdn Bhd and Cergasjaya Properties Sdn Bhd, on Monday (Nov 18).&nbsp; DFIL itself is 75.53% owned by Atlan.

Home Affairs Ministry pays Atlan RM69.6 mil for compulsory purchase of its Kedah plot

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said on Thursday that about 70% to 80% of the costs of his official trips to five countries over the past two weeks were paid by private companies.

Private firms paid up to 80% of costs for recent official trips abroad, Anwar tells Dewan Rakyat

Sugar producer MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd (KL:MSM) continued to record losses for the second consecutive quarter, after the group reported a RM49.75 million net loss for the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2024 (3QFY2024).

MSM Malaysia continues to bleed for the second consecutive quarter

Thong Guan Industries Bhd (KL:TGUAN) has proposed a seven sen per share special dividend from proceeds of the sale of its food and beverage (F&amp;B) business to its largest shareholder Foremost Equals Sdn Bhd for RM60 million.

Thong Guan proposes seven sen dividend from proceeds of sale of F&B business to major shareholder for RM60m

In his first global meetings since Donald Trump was reelected to lead the US, Chinese President Xi Jinping went on a diplomatic offensive, hedging against expected new tariffs and preparing to exploit potential future rifts between Washington and its allies.

Bracing for Trump tariffs, China's Xi makes diplomatic push at global summits

Oil company Petron Malaysia Refining &amp; Marketing Bhd (KL:PETRONM) suffered a 94.3% drop in its third-quarter net profit, on lower sales volume due to a correction in domestic fuel demand following the implementation of the retail diesel targeted subsidy in June this year.

Petron Malaysia's 3Q net profit down 94% on lower sales volume, oil prices

AEON Co (M) Bhd (KL:AEON), a general merchandise store and supermarket chain operator, saw its net profit rise 35.4% to RM18.79 million in the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2024 (3QFY2024) from RM13.88 million a year earlier on higher revenue.

AEON Co 3Q net profit up 35% with growth across all segments

Heitech Padu Bhd (KL:HTPADU) recorded a net profit of RM6.58 million for the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2024 (3QFY2024), compared with a net loss of RM1.4 million in the corresponding quarter, thanks to a one-off gain on disposal of land and building.

Heitech Padu posts 3Q profit on land, building disposal gain

Automotive seat maker Feytech Holdings Bhd (KL:FEYTECH) has failed to buy a piece of land in the Klang Valley, resulting in a delay in the construction of its new corporate office with a manufacturing plant and warehouse.

Feytech delays construction of head office, manufacturing plant after land deal fails

Oil and gas services provider Dayang Enterprise Holdings Bhd (KL:DAYANG) said it will continue to deliver outstanding performance after posting a record high net profit for its third quarter, which surged 76.67% year-on-year.

Dayang says will continue delivering outstanding performance after 3Q profit hits record

A summary of how key Bursa Malaysia indices and the ringgit performed on Thursday.

FBM KLCI down 0.59% to 1,588.68 on Nov 21, 2024

Baidu Inc recorded its biggest revenue drop in more than two years after China’s economic malaise undermined its push into generative AI.

Sunway Construction Group Bhd (KL:SUNCON) posted a 32.71% jump in its net profit for its third quarter on the accelerated progress of its data centre projects.

Net profit for the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2024 (3QFY2024) rose to RM46.47 million from RM35.01 million in 3QFY2023, as revenue rose 28.48% to RM865.33 million from RM673.51 million, its Thursday bourse filing showed.

SunCon's 3Q profit jumps 32.71% on accelerated data centre progress

DRB-Hicom Bhd (KL:DRBHCOM) saw a net loss of RM5.29 million in the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2024 (3QFY2024), compared with a net profit of RM70.8 million in the same quarter last year.

DRB-Hicom records net loss in 3Q amid automotive and postal sector weakness

Here is a brief recap of some corporate announcements that made the news on Thursday.

Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd (KL:HAPSENG) posted a three-fold jump in net profit for its third quarter from a year ago, on improved contributions from the diversified group’s plantation, property and credit financing divisions.

Hap Seng 3Q net profit triples, declares 10 sen dividend

Cryptocurrency exchange Luno has launched a new feature called Luno Bundles, designed to help customers manage and maintain a diversified portfolio of top-performing cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and Ether.

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