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Insight
Coffee: The little bean that woke the world
Long before I knew what caffeine was, I knew the coffee tree. As a boy, I followed my mother when she went rubber-tapping.
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Corporate News
Southwest Airlines lowers profit forecast on fuel costs
Southwest Airlines has sharply cut its annual profit forecast, as surging fuel costs continue to overshadow gains from higher airfares and a business overhaul.
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Corporate News
Mixed outlook for Maybank
Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) is not out of the woods yet, with volatility in Malaysian Government Securities (MGS) yields and elevated funding costs casting a shadow over its earnings outlook, according to Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB) Research.
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Corporate News
Tesla posts surprise cash flow on lower AI spending
Tesla has reported surprise positive free cash flow for the third quarter (3Q) after spending far less on artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics than Wall Street expected, as the electric vehicle (EV) maker weighs a possible merger with chief executive officer Elon Musk's SpaceX.
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Corporate News
Robust outlook seen for Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments Inc, the biggest maker of analog and embedded processing chips, gave a strong revenue forecast for the current period, lifted by demand from automotive and industrial customers.
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Corporate News
GSK veteran Waterhouse named new CSL CEO
Australian biotech company CSL Ltd has named Deborah Waterhouse its next chief executive officer (CEO) and managing director, turning to an industry veteran to steer a turnaround at the embattled company.
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Corporate News
Westports earnings growth trajectory intact
Westports Holdings Bhd has maintained its low single-digit container throughput growth guidance for 2026.
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Corporate News
Velesto outlook hinges on firm contract conversions
An improvement to oil and gas drilling operator Velesto Energy Bhd's outlook will depend on the company's success in turning opportunities into contracts, says TA Research.
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Markets
Stock market needs more quality listings
The stock market needs more high-quality listings, greater foreign investment and stronger transparency to achieve the goal of raising about 5.4 quadrillion dong in medium and long-term capital for the economy in the 2026 to 2040 period as the country targets double-digit growth, a conference has been told.
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Economy
Vietnam pledges further tax, customs reforms to address woes
Vietnam will continue to improve its tax and customs policies, streamline administrative procedures and address businesses' concerns to create a more transparent and predictable investment environment, Deputy Finance Minister Cao Anh Tuan says.
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Corporate News
Singapore set to update restructuring and insolvency framework
Some 40 years after judicial management was introduced in Singapore, the process has not always fulfilled its purpose of rescuing beleaguered but viable businesses and preserving their value.
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Economy
Sound prospects for oil and gas sector
The oil and gas sector is expected to remain resilient amid volatile crude oil prices, with sustained upstream investment, offshore activities and recurring contract income providing support for earnings.
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Corporate News
AME-REIT outlook brightens
Full occupancy, positive rental reversions and contributions from newly acquired properties are expected to support distribution per unit (DPU) growth for AME real estate investment trust (AME-REIT).
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Corporate News
Positive view on Sunway Healthcare’s Putrajaya JV
Sunway Healthcare Holdings Bhd's joint-venture (JV) model to expand its hospital network allows it to share upfront capital requirements with its property partner while leveraging the latter's development expertise, says BIMB Securities Research.
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Economy
Low impact on Johor from potential MSCI downgrade of Indonesia’s IDX
The possible move by global index provider MSCI to downgrade Indonesia's stock market classification is not expected to have any significant impact on Johor, says state executive councillor Lee Ting Han.
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Corporate News
RHB-Tokio Marine talks get extension
RHB Bank Bhd has received approval from Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to extend negotiations with Tokio Marine Asia Pte Ltd over a proposed insurance business transaction until Feb 11, 2027.
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Corporate News
RedPlanet shines on ACE Market debut post-transfer
RedPlanet Bhd made a solid debut on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia yesterday, following its transfer from the LEAP Market.
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Commodities
Oil hits five-month high as Houthi attacks fuel supply fears
Oil prices climbed about 4% to a five-month high on Thursday after Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia stoked concerns of further disruption to energy supplies from the key exporting region.
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Markets
S&P 500, Nasdaq tumble as AI doubts resurface
US stocks tumbled on Thursday and the Nasdaq posted its steepest daily drop since early June as a batch of high-profile earnings reports ignited fresh fears about the AI spending race.
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Investment
GOfinance reaches five million users, RM3.57bil investments processed
KUALA LUMPUR: TNG Digital Sdn Bhd's GOfinance has surpassed five million users, with total investment value processed across its wealth offerings reaching RM3.57bil as at Sept 30, 2026
