FBM KLCI rebounds on late buying to end higher as broader market falls

KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index rebounded on late buying to finish higher after falling into negative territory at midday amid dampened sentiment in the regional markets stemming from weaker United States (US) consumer confidence data. The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose 3.01 points, or 0.18 per cent, to settle at 1,673.38 compared with...

Business as usual for Bursa, civil servants tomorrow

PETALING JAYA: While some private companies have chosen to offer a replacement holiday on Tuesday (Sept 17) due to the overlapping observances of Maulidur Rasul and Malaysia Day on Monday (Sept 16), it will be business as usual for Bursa Malaysia and civil servants. The Prime Minister's Department had said, in a statement, that there would...

Foreign investors stay net buyers of Malaysian equities, despite regional outflow

KUALA LUMPUR: Foreign investors were net buyers of Bursa Malaysia equities for the fourth straight week with a total net inflow of RM798.3mil. The sustained inflow into the Malaysian market bucked the wider regional trend, where net foreign outflows were recorded, especially in Taiwan and South Korea. According to MIDF Research, there was a reversal in Asian...

99 Speed Mart reports higher 2Q24 revenue

PETALING JAYA: Main Market-bound 99 Speed Mart Retail Holdings Bhd reported a revenue of RM2.4bil for the second quarter ended June 31, 2024, reflecting a RM183.3mil or 8.2% year-on-year (y-o-y) increase, mainly attributed to higher sales led by the contribution from new outlets and positive impact from the bulk sales e-commerce platform. In a statement, the...

BlackRock investments in Malaysia reach RM27.5bil, withdrawal will have negative implications

KUALA LUMPUR: The withdrawal of BlackRock's investment from Malaysia, if it happens, will have implications and negative impacts on efforts to realise the country's investment agenda, said Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz. BlackRock is a shareholder in various listed companies worldwide, including sovereign funds from Saudi Arabia, the United...

Nationgate shares to transfer to Main Market on May 24

KUALA LUMPUR: The shares of ACE Market-listed Nationgate Holdings Bhd will be transferred to the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia at 9am on May 24, 2024 (Friday). In a statement, Bursa Malaysia said the shares will be categorised under the industrial products and services sector. The stock short name (NATGATE) and stock number (0270) of the shares will remain...

Bursa ekes out slight gain as rally slows

KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia is poised to enter a consolidation phase after riding high on strong economic growth and optimism on an interest rate cut in the US. The FBM KLCI opened 0.89 points higher at 1,628.38 after Wall Street posted a mixed performance overnight, indicating the current rally may be taking a breather. "After hitting three-year...

Soft start on Bursa following Fed comments

KUALA LUMPUR: Investors are continuing to take money off the table following a mixed performance on Wall Street, in response to a slightly dovish message by the US Federal Reserve. The FBM KLCI dropped one point to 1,574.97 at the open as investors digested the news of the latest Fed guidance. Overnight, the Fed stayed put on...

HeiTech Padu proposes private placement to raise RM22.98mil for working capital

KUALA LUMPUR: Heitech Padu Bhd has proposed a private placement of 10.12 million new ordinary shares, raising gross proceeds of RM22.98 million, which will be utilised for working capital. The issuance of new ordinary shares is representing 10 per cent of the total number of issued shares of the company and the placement shares will be placed to...

Bursa Malaysia records higher net earnings of RM252.38mil in FY23

KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia Bhd recorded an improved financial performance in FY23 as operating revenue rose amid an increase in trading activity In the fourth quarter of the financial year ended Dec 31, 2023, the stock exchange operator registered a net profit of RM59.55mil as compared to RM49.01mil in the same quarter in 2022. The exchange's basic earnings per...