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KLCI expected to extend bargain hunting as valuations remain attractive
Bargain hunting is expected to continue on Bursa Malaysia as easing Middle East tensions and attractive valuations support selective stock picking.
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Stocks and Markets
Global markets mixed as Treasury yields rise above 5%
Global equities traded mixed as rising US Treasury yields and higher-for-longer rate expectations offset resilience in technology and AI-related stocks.
Stocks and Markets
KLCI falls as foreign selling weighs on Malaysian equities
The FBM KLCI fell 0.55% as persistent foreign selling, elevated US Treasury yields and expectations of further rate tightening weighed on sentiment.
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KLCI slips below 1,680 as rate concerns weigh on Malaysian equities
The FBM KLCI fell 1.11% to 1,679.21 as broad selling pressure returned ahead of the US Federal Reserve rate decision.
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KLK Removing the Synthomer Overhang (KLK MK, Neutral, TP: RM23.86)
Analysts maintain Neutral on KLK with a higher SOP-based TP of RM23.86. No dividend was declared for the quarter
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Global Markets Gain As Investors Await Nvidia Earnings
Global markets edge higher as investors await Nvidia earnings, US economic data and Jackson Hole guidance amid persistent trade uncertainties.
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Malaysia Inflation Eases, but Cost Pressures Keep Risks Elevated
Malaysia’s inflation eased to 1.8% in July as transport costs moderated, but food, producer prices and supply risks keep the inflation outlook tilted upward.
Stocks and Markets
KLCI Faces Resistance Near 1,750 Level
Index closed at 1,725.89, above longer averages but weak near-term. Break below 1,720 risks deeper pullback toward 1,700 support.
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KLCI Outlook Cautious Amid Geopolitical Risks
Immediate environment stays cautious, not bearish. Investors favour selective stock-picking in defensives, construction and tech while watching external risks closely.
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Feature Report: Expect 2Q GDP Growth at +5.9%yoy, Slightly Above Advance Estimate
We anticipate Malaysia’s economy to grow by +5.9%yoy in 2QCY26, slightly above the +5.8% advance estimate. Domestic demand should remain an important growth anchor,…
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Malaysia Smelting: Earnings Surge (SMELT MK, Outperform, TP: RM3.10)
Malaysia Smelting Corporation Bhd (MSC) reported a more than two-fold YoY increase in 2QFY26 net profit to RM34.0m, mainly driven by higher average tin…
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Sunway REIT: Steady Performance (SREIT MK, Neutral, TP: RM2.35
Sunway REIT’s (SREIT) 2QFY26 realised net profit came in at RM106.5m (+10.3% YoY, -2.3% QoQ) which was slightly ahead of our estimates but largely…
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Kerjaya Prospek: Secures RM223m Building Contract in Johor (KPG MK, Outperform, TP: RM3.30)
Kerjaya Prospek Group (KPGB), through its wholly-owned subsidiary Kerjaya Prospek (M) Sdn Bhd, has accepted a RM223m fixed lump sum contract from Sunway Majestic…
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Market Outlook: Higher oil prices offer support to Energy
For Malaysia, higher oil prices offer support to Energy and selected Utilities counters but could also raise inflationary pressures
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Global Markets: US headline inflation rising
Wall Street ended mixed while US headline inflation is rising. The Dow Jones slipped 0.04%, while the S&P 500 rose 0.26% and Nasdaq gained…
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KLCI Holds Mild Upward Bias as Geopolitical Risks Cap Gains
The KLCI may retain a mild upward bias, supported by domestic resilience and selective buying despite oil prices and geopolitical risks.