Trading ideas: Konsortium Transnasional, Swift Haulage, Prolexus, Astino, Careplus and Salcon

KUALA LUMPUR: Recent corporate news flow could see increased investor interest in Konsortium Transnasional, Swift Haulage, Prolexus, Astino, Careplus and Salcon, said Apex Research.

Konsortium Transnasional won a RM153.09 million contract to provide labour and materials for the construction of a Perumahan Rakyat 1Malaysia (PR1MA) housing project in Pahang.

Swift Haulage Bhd has increased its stake in Global Vision Logistics Sdn Bhd (GVLSB) after buying a 17.5% for RM19.16 million.

Prolexus Bhd’s 2QFY23 net profit jumped more 22 times to RM22.81 million.

Astino Bhd’s 2QFY23 net profit plunged 72.8% to RM2.95 million.

Careplus Group Bhd has succeeded in striking out Petrolife Aero Sdn Bhd’s RM27.08 million suit.

Salcon Bhd has entered into a joint venture to develop serviced apartments and retail units on two parcels of land measuring a total 51,476.2 sq m (12.72 acres) of leasehold land.