(Nov 3): American voters will deliver a verdict on the first two years of President Donald Trump's second term in Tuesday's midterm elections, with polls and nonpartisan analysts favoring Democrats to wrest the House from Republicans while control of the Senate remains uncertain.

Trump faces midterm verdict with control of Congress at stake

SEOUL/SINGAPORE (Nov 3): North Korea has dismissed as "absurd rhetoric" US allegations that it was behind a US$6.3 billion cryptocurrency heist on the Binance platform, as the world's biggest cryptocurrency exchange made more assets available for withdrawals by worried clients.

North Korea rejects US allegation over Binance crypto heist

The electrical and electronics segment will continue to drive overall growth despite supply chain risks, and inflationary pressures after the manufacturing sector saw renewed improvement last month.

E&E segment to sustain growth after manufacturing PMI hit six-month high — analysts

Malaysian REITs

OVERWEIGHT

RHB INVESTMENT BANK (OCT 20): We continue to like the M-REITs sector for its defensive qualities, with underlying fundamentals still healthy d...

Brokers Digest: Local Equities - Malaysian REITs, CIMB Group Holdings Bhd, Gamuda Bhd, Mr DIY Group (M) Bhd

PUTRAJAYA (Nov 3): A three-member Court of Appeal bench has deferred the hearing of the final appeal by a former magistrate who was convicted of six counts of graft and sentenced to 12 years’ jail and fined a total of RM1.05 million.

Court of Appeal defers former magistrate’s final graft appeal over lawyer’s lack of preparation

Grab Holdings Ltd raised its full-year revenue and profit forecasts after quarterly earnings beat estimates, signalling confidence that rising ride-hailing and food-delivery demand across Southeast Asia will offset regulatory hurdles.

Singapore's Grab raises sales, earnings forecasts on rising ride demand

The onshore yuan ended its longest winning streak in three decades after the People’s Bank of China moved to cool its rally by asking banks to hold more foreign currencies in reserve.

Onshore yuan snaps winning streak as PBOC lifts FX reserve ratio

SYDNEY (Nov 3): Australia's central bank raised its cash rate to an 18-year high on Tuesday in its fifth hike of the year, though a surprisingly narrow 6-3 vote signalled policymakers may be nearing the end of their tightening campaign.

Australia's central bank lifts rates to 18-year high, split vote points to pause ahead

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 3): GDB Holdings Bhd (KL:GDB) on Tuesday said it has secured a construction contract worth RM877 million to demolish an existing factory and build a two-block, five-storey logistics hub in Seksyen 15, Shah Alam.

GDB bags RM877m construction job to build logistics hub in Shah Alam

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 3): The government has not ruled out establishing a Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) to investigate allegations of "corporate mafia" in Malaysia, provided there are sufficient grounds and a clear need for a more comprehensive investigation.

RCI on corporate mafia possible if evidence warrants — Home Ministry

IOIPG Malaysia Real Estate Investment Trust has priced its shares at 96 sen apiece for its Main Market listing.&nbsp;

IOIPG Malaysia REIT sets Main Market IPO at 96 sen apiece

The Ministry of Transport said that the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) is projected to generate some 3% annual growth for its passenger services over the next three years, while its cargo services are expected to see a sharp increase in freight income by 2029.&nbsp;

ECRL passenger revenue to grow about 3% annually in 2027-2029, cargo income to surge — Loke

BENGALURU/BEIJING (Nov 3): Oil prices edged up on Tuesday after a report that the United States had struck Iran's Qeshm Island, raising concerns about an escalation of the eight-month conflict and prolonged disruptions to Middle East oil supplies.

Oil edges up after report of US strike on Iran's Qeshm Island

Malaysia is among potential targets of cyberattacks amid the country’s growing digital infrastructure and positions on international issues, particularly Palestine and Gaza, the government warned.

Malaysia a potential cyberattack target, Anwar warns

Malaysian retailers have warned of an "existential threat" posed by foreign e-commerce in an appeal to the Ministry of Finance (MOF).&nbsp;

Malaysian retailers warn of 'existential threat' posed by foreign e-commerce in appeal to MOF

Stocks came under renewed pressure in Asian trade on Tuesday and oil prices stabilised after the previous session's tumble, with investors on edge ahead of the start of voting for the US midterm elections.

Asian stocks retreat ahead of US midterms; oil steadies

The US carried out strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, a US official said on Monday.

US carries out 'defensive' strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said on Tuesday that investigations into two failed gas pipeline projects involving a participation loan from the Export-Import Bank of China (China Exim Bank) remain&nbsp;open despite difficulties obtaining information involving both countries.&nbsp;

Probes into two failed gas pipeline projects remain open despite difficulties obtaining information — PM

Former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin will submit a representation to drop the charge of uttering seditious words during the Nenggiri State Legislative Assembly by-election campaign in 2024, after the Pahang Ruler granted him an audience last week.

Muhyiddin to seek withdrawal of sedition charge in 'positive development' with Pahang Palace

Apple warned on Monday that the cost of memory chips would continue to rise, pressuring its gross margin for the crucial holiday quarter, but said it had taken steps to lock in supplies.

Apple forecasts margin drop in holiday quarter as rising memory costs bite

Grab Holdings Ltd&nbsp;raised its full-year revenue and profit forecasts after quarterly earnings beat estimates, signalling confidence that rising ride-hailing and food-delivery demand across Southeast Asia will offset regulatory hurdles.

HONG KONG (Nov 3): Tech companies will need to raise more capital to help meet the enormous demand for the AI industry's growth boom, but there is a risk of an industry correction, global financial leaders said on Tuesday.

Big-ticket tech deals need to keep pace with AI boom but risks remain high, financial leaders say

The High Court has struck out the late Tun Daim Zainuddin's family&nbsp;suit challenging the police investigations against them for allegedly committing activities detrimental to parliamentary democracy.

Court strikes out late Daim’s family legal bid against PM, IGP over allegations to topple govt

A selloff in chipmakers weighed on stocks, offsetting a slump in oil prices driven by hopes for diplomatic efforts to end the war in Iran. West Texas Intermediate settled near US$96.50 a barrel. While most S&amp;P 500 firms rose, the index fell amid technology weakness

S&P 500 falls as chip rout offsets US-Iran hopes

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 3): Malaysia has decided not to extradite independent preacher Dr Zakir Naik to India and has made no commitment to do so, the Dewan Rakyat was told on Tuesday.

Malaysia decides not to extradite Zakir Naik to India

Malaysian energy stocks hit a two-week low on Tuesday as oil prices slumped amid news reports of a potential US-Iran peace deal.

Malaysian energy stocks hit two-week low as oil prices slump

LONDON (Nov 2):&nbsp;The initial AI gold rush enriched the companies selling the picks and shovels: semiconductor manufacturers and other infrastructure providers. The next wave ​of market gains may instead belong to the adopters, with healthcare in a prime position.

BlackRock&nbsp;Fund...

Opinion: Healthcare could be the next big AI winner

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 3): Former human resources minister Datuk Seri M Saravanan's criminal trial is slated to start in March next year.

Saravanan's graft trial to start in March next year

<h2>Notable filings</h2>

Between Oct 12 and 16, notable changes in shareholding among companies traded on Bursa Malaysia included those at plantation counter United Malacca Bhd (KL:UMCCA).

The Tee family vehicle, Prosper Trading Sdn Bhd, acquired 28.19 million United...

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