Crude Oil May Climb To US$85 Per Barrel On Geopolitical Risks, Says Analysts

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- Crude oil prices are expected to rise towards US$85 per barrel in the near term, driven by supply-side risks stemming from recent geopolitical developments, according to CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd.

Bursa Malaysia Slips In Early Trade Amid Rising Geopolitical Risk

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia trended lower in early trade today as investors turned wary amid heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, an analyst said.

Bursa Malaysia Closes Mixed, CI Ekes Out Small Gain On Bargain Hunting

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani and Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the week mixed with the benchmark index climbing 0.08 per cent, as bargain hunting emerged following the recent sell-off, said an analyst.

Auto Sector To Have Minimum Impact From SST Expansion -- CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd has projected the upcoming Sales and Service Tax (SST) expansion in July 2025 to have a limited direct impact on the automotive sector.

Financial Stocks Lift Bursa Malaysia Slightly Higher At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session slightly higher as buying support in selected heavyweights led by financial stocks lifted the benchmark index, analysts said.

CIMB Securities Overweight On Healthcare Sector Due To Its Defensive Nature

KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd has maintained an "Overweight" call on Malaysia’s healthcare sector premised on its defensive nature and resilient demand.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Marginally Lower In Absence Of Catalyst

KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened marginally lower in the absence of new catalyst, coupled with the closure of Wall Street on June 19, an analyst said.

Bursa Malaysia Closes Lower In Sync With Regional Markets

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed lower in tandem with the weak performance across the region, said an analyst.

Bursa Malaysia Lower At Midday On Lack Of Positive Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended its downtrend to close the morning session lower at midday as profit-taking continued amidst a lack of positive market sentiment, analysts said. 

Construction Sector 2Q Earnings Keep Upward Momentum - CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Earnings in the construction sector are expected to remain on an upward quarter-on-quarter (q-o-q) trajectory in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q 2025), supported by increased construction site activities following 1Q 2025 festive breaks, according to CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Flat, Tracking Wall St Performance

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia was almost unchanged at the opening today, due to a lack of fresh catalysts after the flat Wall Street performance overnight, analysts said. 

Bursa Malaysia Ends Mixed In Choppy Trading

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended a choppy but directionless trading session, with the index moving in a narrow range, amid global uncertainties, as investors refrained from taking long positions.