Apple Inc., heading into its most critical sales period of the year, sparked fresh concerns about revenue growth and lingering weakness in an intensely competitive China market.

Apple disappoints investors with tepid forecast, China weakness

Asian equities were set to slip after US stocks dropped on lackluster tech results. A rally in Treasuries favored the long end of the curve ahead of US jobs data due later Friday.

Asian stocks may slip after lacklustre US tech firms’ results 

(Oct 31): UK bonds tumbled, extending a selloff triggered this week by the Labour government’s plans for borrowing and fiscal stimulus over the coming years.

Short-dated notes led the drop as the market priced in tighter monetary policy from the Bank of England — a response to what...

UK bond selloff deepens as Reeves’ budget worries investors

Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) wishes to clarify that it is still in discussions with Petroleum Sarawak Bhd (Petros) on the proposed implementation of the Distribution of Gas Ordinance (DGO).

Distribution of Gas Ordinance: Petronas says talks with Petros still ongoing

Stocks extended declines on the busiest day of the earnings season as investors digested results from Microsoft Corp and Meta Platforms Inc as well as economic data that blurred the picture for US Federal Reserve (Fed) interest-rate cuts.

Microsoft, Meta Platforms drag down Nasdaq futures

China’s central bank injected US$70 billion (RM306.53 billion) worth of cash into money markets this month via a newly established policy tool, in a step to ease liquidity stresses in the fragile economy and encourage banks to lend.

China's central bank adds US$70b with new liquidity tool

Toyota Motor Corp and Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corp (NTT) have agreed to invest billions to develop autonomous-driving software assisted by artificial intelligence (AI).

Toyota, NTT to invest US$3.3b in AI, autonomous driving

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB) and Khazanah Nasional Bhd should be given time to explain their RM43.9 million losses after selling their stakes in e-commerce platform FashionValet Sdn Bhd for RM3.1 million.

Let PNB, Khazanah explain RM43.9m losses from selling FashionValet stakes, says Fahmi

The government cannot allow more time for social media licensing in efforts to combat online crimes, including paedophilia and scam activities, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

No time extension for social media licensing — Fahmi

With the US presidential election around the corner, Rakuten Trade chief executive officer Kazumasa Mise opined that the race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris could shape the outlook for major sectors on Wall Street.

US election could trigger major sectoral shifts on Wall Street, says Rakuten Trade CEO

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim hopes the spirit of Deepavali can be harnessed to lead Malaysia towards greater prosperity and a brighter future while continuing the pursuit of goodness and justice.

Harness Deepavali spirit to bring Malaysia to greater heights, says Anwar

China’s economy showed signs of stabilising after Beijing unleashed the boldest stimulus measures since the Covid-19 pandemic, although an upcoming US election injects uncertainty into the recovery.

China's economy picks up on stimulus push ahead of US election

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has urged all parties to refrain from speculating about its investigation into the Ministry of Education's (MOE) 1BestariNet service tender.

Don't speculate about 1BestariNet probe — MACC

China has told its automakers to halt big investment in European countries that support extra tariffs on Chinese-built electric vehicles (EVs), two people briefed about the matter said, a move likely to further divide Europe.

China telling carmakers to pause investments in EU countries backing EV tariffs, Reuters reports

A $6.4 trillion foreign-exchange reserve pile in Asia is giving investors confidence that central banks have the ammunition to fight the dollar’s strength stemming from the US presidential election.

Asia builds up US$6 trillion shield from resurgent dollar

Macquarie Group Ltd.’s profit fell short of analyst estimates as subdued volatility weighed on its key commodities and global markets business. The stock opened 4.3% lower.

Australia’s Macquarie dips after profit misses estimates on weak markets

North Korea flexed its military muscle with the test of a huge new solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile dubbed Hwasong-19, state media said on Friday, amid international uproar over its troops deployed to aid Russia in Ukraine.

North Korea says record test was new Hwasong-19 intercontinental ballistic missile

Wall Street traders hoping for a clear direction on stocks after Thursday’s selloff didn’t get that in late hours amid a mixed bag of earnings from a pair of tech heavyweights.

US stocks mixed as Apple down, Amazon up on earnings

(Oct 31): Marathon Oil Corp, which is being acquired by larger rival ConocoPhillips, this week said it would lay off more than 500 workers in Texas, according to a filing with the Texas Workforce Commission.

The $22.5 billion deal, announced in May, received approval from Mara...

Marathon Oil to dismiss over 500 workers in Texas ahead of ConocoPhillips deal

Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) wishes to clarify that it is still in discussions with Petroleum Sarawak Bhd&nbsp;(Petros) on the proposed&nbsp;implementation of the Distribution of Gas Ordinance (DGO).

(Oct 31):&nbsp;UK bonds tumbled, extending a selloff triggered this week by the Labour government’s plans for borrowing and fiscal stimulus over the coming years.

Short-dated notes led the drop as the market priced in tighter monetary policy from the Bank of England — a response to what...

(Oct 31):&nbsp;Marathon Oil Corp, which is being acquired by larger rival ConocoPhillips, this week said it would lay off more than 500 workers in Texas, according to a filing with the Texas Workforce Commission.

The $22.5 billion deal,&nbsp;announced in May, received approval from Mara...

Wall Street traders hoping for a clear direction on stocks after Thursday’s selloff didn’t get that in late hours amid a mixed bag of earnings from a pair of tech heavyweights.

Asian equities were set to slip after US stocks dropped on lackluster tech results. A rally in Treasuries favored the long end of the curve ahead of US jobs data due later Friday.

Apple Inc., heading into its most critical sales period of the year, sparked fresh concerns about revenue growth and lingering weakness in an intensely competitive China market.

&nbsp;North Korea flexed its military muscle with the test of a huge new solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile dubbed Hwasong-19, state media said on Friday, amid international uproar over its troops deployed to aid Russia in Ukraine.

Macquarie Group Ltd.’s profit fell short of analyst estimates as subdued volatility weighed on its key commodities and global markets business. The stock opened 4.3% lower.&nbsp;

A $6.4 trillion foreign-exchange reserve pile in Asia is giving investors confidence that central banks have the ammunition to fight the dollar’s strength stemming from the US presidential election.

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