Hibiscus Petroleum Posts Lower 1Q Net Profit Of RM75.60 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd’s net profit for the first quarter (1Q) ended Sept 30, 2024, slipped to RM75.60 million from RM154.30 million posted in the same quarter last year. 

MIDF Amanah Downgrades CelcomDigi To 'Neutral'

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd has downgraded CelcomDigi Bhd to a “neutral” call with a lower target price of RM3.53 based on the telecommunications company’s third quarter of 2024 (3Q 2024) results. 

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower On Fed Rate Caution

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index opened lower today, tracking Wall Street’s mixed overnight performance, as sentiment remained cautious over the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) interest rate trajectory.  

CPO Futures Close Lower Amid Weaker Demand Concerns

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Monday following a recent price rally due to concerns about weak demand in the coming weeks, a dealer said.

Gold Futures End Higher Amid Geopolitical Tensions

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Monday, driven by increasing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East that increased investor demand.

Local Rubber Market Ends Lower In Tandem With Regional Peers

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended lower on Monday, dragged down by the decline in regional rubber futures markets and a stronger ringgit against the US dollar, a dealer said.

CelcomDigi Posts Slightly Lower 3Q Profit Of RM436.98 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- CelcomDigi Bhd posted a slightly lower net profit of RM436.98 million for the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2024 (3Q 2024) compared to RM455.72 million in the previous corresponding quarter.

Bursa Malaysia Rises Above 1,600 Mark At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia stopped for the midday break in upbeat mode, rising above the 1,600-point level as investors bought selected heavyweight stocks in industrial products and services, utilities, telecommunications and media.

MITI To Unveil Report On China’s Iron And Steel Overcapacity Impact - Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- The government, through the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), will soon release the findings of a report examining the impact of excess capacity from China, particularly in the iron and steel sector.

RM11 MAHB Privatisation Offer Provides Immediate Gains For Investors – CIMB

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- The offer to privatise Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) at RM11 per share provides an opportunity for investors to realise immediate gains, said CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd.

Kossan Shares Rise In Early Trade Despite Weaker 3Q Results

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd’s shares on Bursa Malaysia rose in early trade after the company announced an interim and special dividend, despite weaker results for the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2024 (3Q 2024).

Bursa Malaysia Opens Marginally Higher Despite Weaker Wall St

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index opened marginally higher today despite a weaker Wall Street showing last Friday, as analysts cautioned that the Trump-inspired rally may have run its course following the Republicans’ control of both the House and Senate.