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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- The banking sector is expected to appear steadfast in 2026 driven by sustained credit growth; net interest margin expansion; resilient non-interest income (NOII); and stable national clearing code (NCC), according to AmInvestment Bank Bhd.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- Petrochemical prices in 2026 could enter a short-term bull cycle despite a weak near-term macroeconomic backdrop, according to Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB).
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By Anas Abu Hassan
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to see an uptrend next week as market participation and liquidity are likely to rise after being subdued amid holiday-shortened trading, said an economist.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- Domestic catalysts, particularly the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) and a strengthening ringgit environment, are expected to drive the market performance in the first quarter (1Q) of 2026.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed the morning session of the first trading day on a lower note, weighed down by continued profit-taking in selected heavyweights amid a lack of fresh catalysts.
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By Anas Abu Hassan
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened the year on a lower note, tracking weaker cues from Wall Street amid cautious sentiment due to a lack of new catalysts.
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By Anas Abu Hassan
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed the final trading day of 2025 on a softer note, declining 0.26 per cent amid thin trading conditions and a lack of fresh catalysts, tracking the weaker performance of regional markets.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed the morning session lower, weighed down by continuous profit-taking amid a lack of fresh catalysts, tracking the softer regional market movement.
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By Anas Abu Hassan
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s barometer index ended firmer today, reversing losses earlier in the day to close 0.21 per cent higher -- a new high this year -- driven by late buying activities amid signs of year-end window dressing.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session lower, weighed down by profit-taking amid a lack of fresh catalysts, tracking softer Wall Street performance overnight in a subdued market mood.
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By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 29 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended marginally lower against the US dollar and other major currencies on Monday as traders and investors remained cautious ahead of the United States Federal Reserve (US Fed) interest rate outlook for next year.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 29 (Bernama) -- PNB Merdeka Ventures Sdn Bhd (PNBMV), the developer of the Merdeka 118 precinct in Kuala Lumpur, has appointed Datuk Ir Ts Izwan Hasli Mohd Ibrahim as its new chief executive officer (CEO), effective Jan 1, 2026.