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Commodities

Oil prices climb 3% as market awaits US-Iran talks

Oil prices surged about 3% on Wednesday after a media report suggested planned talks between the United States and Iran on Friday could collapse.

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AirAsia X Bhd's recent share price movement has taken on a bullish flag formation, which could signal a return to a rally in the near-term.

Corporate News

Exsim Hospitality eyes robust profit from hotels

Exsim Hospitality Bhd's core net earnings forecasts have been raised by 24%, 20% and 2.6% for financial years 2026 (FY26) to FY28, respectively, on higher occupancy and average daily room rates.

Banking

Islamic banking sector set for steady expansion

Malaysia's Islamic banking sector is poised for continued expansion, supported by sustained financing demand, strong capitalisation and the country's entrenched position as a global Islamic finance hub, according to Fitch Ratings.

Plantations

Price correction looms for plantation sector

The plantation sector is no longer lagging the valuations of the broader benchmark FBM KLCI, as it trades at some 16 times the price-to-earnings ratio.

Corporate News

Asset sales to boost Axiata’s bottom line

CGS International (CGSI) Research has adjusted its financial year 2026 (FY26) and FY27 core net profit estimates for Axiata Group Bhd downward by 11.5% and 24%, respectively, while raising its FY28 estimate by 1.1% to reflect a stronger ringgit versus its operating currencies, as well as lower earnings estimates for CelcomDigi Bhd and XLSmart.

Corporate News

LNG contract win lifts MISC’s long-term outlook

MISC Bhd's latest 20-year firm charter contract win for three newbuild liquified natural gas (LNG) carriers for PETRONAS LNG Ltd is strategically positive for the group's long-term earnings, analysts say.

Economy

Tech sector poised for structural transformation

The technology sector is well-positioned to see a structural shift as the country moves up the semiconductor value chain, targeting higher-value segments such as integrated circuit (IC) design, advanced packaging, and artificial intelligence (AI)-focused chips.

Economy

Vietnam’s ageing population opens doors to care economy

Vietnam is entering a period of rapid population ageing, a demographic shift that is creating fresh momentum for the care economy to emerge as a significant driver of growth, according to United Nations policy advisers and experts.

Economy

Philippine garment makers find they can’t quit the US just yet

When US President Donald Trump set a 19% tariff on exports from the Philippines last July, its key body representing foreign buyers of apparel, including Walmart Inc and Neiman Marcus Group LLC, pledged to shift gear and focus on other destinations such as the Middle East and Europe.

Corporate News

PETRONAS inks supply deal with QatarEnergy 

PETRONAS LNG Ltd, a subsidiary of Petroliam Nasional Bhd (PETRONAS), has signed a 20-year liquefied natural gas (LNG) sale and purchase agreement (SPA) with QatarEnergy, the first long-term LNG supply agreement between the two companies.

Economy

Experts flag rising inflation risks in 2026

Pursuing greater economic growth is a priority, but experts warn that Vietnam must calibrate its policies carefully to avoid trading macroeconomic stability for ambitious growth targets, particularly as inflation risks rise alongside continued credit expansion.

Economy

World’s first tightening cycle in the works

Australia is on track for the world's first tightening cycle of 2026 as economists and markets ramp up bets on another interest-rate increase, marking a sharp reversal for a central bank struggling to contain resurgent inflation. 

Corporate News

Khans secure record loan for Jacksonville Four Seasons

The family of billionaire Shahid Khan secured a US$360mil construction loan from Goldman Sachs Group Inc's private bank for a planned Four Seasons development in downtown Jacksonville, Florida, an ambitious project with Miami-style asking prices. 

Insight

Trump wants low long-term yields. Will Warsh oblige?

United States President Donald Trump has been on a crusade to get the Federal Reserve (Fed) to lower its policy rate, but his focus now seems to be shifting to long-term borrowing costs.

Corporate News

AMD outlook disappointing for investors seeking bigger AI payoff

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) Inc, the main challenger to Nvidia Corp in the market for artificial intelligence processors, gave a disappointing forecast for the current period, a sign it's not making the kind of artificial intelligence (A)I inroads that some investors anticipated.

Corporate News

Semiconductor upcycle to drive Coraza’s outlook

RHB Research believes Coraza Integrated Technology Bhd should post stronger results year-on-year (y-o-y) and quarter-on-quarter in the fourth quarter of financial year 2025 (4Q25), driven mainly by high utilisation rates and new projects ramping up amidst a semiconductor equipment capital expenditure (capex) upcycle.

Corporate News

Quarterly dividends, store rollout to lift Focus Point

Focus Point Holdings Bhd intends to revise its dividend policy by shifting to quarterly dividend payments from the current semi-annual structure.

Corporate News

F&N posts quarterly net profit of RM112mil

Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd (F&N) expects conditions of its food and beverage (F&B) arm in Indochina (F&B Indochina) to stabilise as economic activity normalises and trade channels in Thailand replenish stock levels.

Auto

Govt to ensure imported EVs are of quality

The government will review the importation of completely built-up electric vehicles (EVs) to ensure only quality models enter the local market.