Bargain-hunting Lifts Bursa Malaysia Higher At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 (Bernama) -- Bargain hunting in index-linked stocks lifted the key index higher at midday today, with industrial products and services stocks leading the gains, mirroring the positive trend across most Asian markets.

LBS Bina Shares Lower In Early Trade Despite Higher FY2024 Net Profit

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 (Bernama) -- LBS Bina Group Bhd’s shares on Bursa Malaysia were lower in the early session, despite recording a higher net profit for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2024 (FY2024).

Sunway Construction's FY2024 Net Profit Surges To RM186.9 Mln On Strong Project Progress

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- Sunway Construction Group Bhd (SunCon) recorded a higher net profit of RM186.91 million for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2024 (FY2024), up from RM145.11 million a year ago.

Omesti's Associate Unit Secures e-Courts Phase 3 Project Worth RM70.54 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- Omesti Bhd’s associate unit Formis Network Services Sdn Bhd has secured the e-Courts Phase 3 Project contract award from the Prime Minister’s Department’s Legal Affairs Division worth RM70.54 million.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower Amid Cautious Regional Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended lower for the second consecutive day on Thursday, dragged down by weakness in selected Petronas-related, telco and banking heavyweights, reflecting the cautious sentiment that continues to weigh on regional markets.

AmBank Group’s 3Q Net Profit Falls To RM486.49 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- AMMB Holdings Bhd (AmBank Group) posted a lower net profit of RM486.49 million for the third quarter (3Q) ended Dec 31, 2024, down from RM543.41 million a year earlier.  

Analysts Mixed On Westports Outlook

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- Analysts are mixed on Westports Holdings Bhd’s outlook, with two investment banks offering differing perspectives.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On Cautious Sentiment Ahead Of US FOMC Meeting Minutes

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia pulled back from yesterday’s modest gains to close slightly lower on Wednesday, with weakness observed in more than half of the key index components, as investor sentiment remained uncertain ahead of the release of the US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting minutes later tonight.

Gas Malaysia Up On Higher FY2024 Net Profit

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Gas Malaysia Bhd’s shares on Bursa Malaysia rose in the morning session after it posted a higher net profit for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2024 (FY2024).

Eco World's Net Gearing To Stay Healthy Post-stake Acquisition In Paragon Pinnacle -- Investment Banks

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) --  Eco World Development Group Bhd’s net gearing is expected to remain healthy after acquiring the remaining 40 per cent stake in Paragon Pinnacle Sdn Bhd from the  Employees Provident Fund’s unit Tanjung Wibawa Sdn Bhd for RM184.08 million, said two investment banks.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Easier Amid Cautious Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia trended lower in early trade today, weighed down by a lack of fresh catalysts and cautious sentiment as traders assess the prevailing trade tensions and inflationary headwinds.

EcoWorld Malaysia Acquires Remaining 40 Pct Stake In PPSB

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- Eco World Development Group Bhd (EcoWorld Malaysia) has acquired the remaining 40 per cent stake in Paragon Pinnacle Sdn Bhd (PPSB) from Employees Provident Fund (EPF) subsidiary, Tanjung Wibawa Sdn Bhd (TWSB), for RM184.08 million.