US Dollar Seen Weakening Over Next 12 Months, Ringgit, Asian Equities To Benefit - StanChart

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- A weakening US dollar is expected to continue benefiting the ringgit and Asian equities going forward, albeit with a volatile outlook in the second half of 2025 (2H 2025), according to Standard Chartered Bank.

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.

CIMB Securities Cuts KLCI Earnings Forecasts By 5.6 Pct After Weak 1Q

By Naveen Prabu Kuppusamy

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities has revised downward its earnings forecasts for FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) constituents by 5.6 per cent for both 2025 and 2026, citing widespread underperformance in the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 (1Q 2025). 

Kenanga Research Keeps Overweight On Plantations Amid Supply Deficit

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Research has maintained its “overweight” rating on the plantation sector, citing strong crude palm oil (CPO) prices and a persistent global supply deficit despite weaker exports.

Rising Electricity Costs, Green Power Initiatives To Propel Solar Adoption In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 (Bernama) -- Rising electricity costs and corporate requirements to report energy-saving initiatives are set to accelerate solar adoption in 2025, driving solar engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning (EPCC) players' order books to all-time highs.