Targets and outlook for corporate profits in Malaysia trimmed


Market breadth was overwhelmingly negative to the tune of 727 to 170, with 330 counters unchanged. Out of the 100 FBM KLCI stocks, only four headed north.

PETALING JAYA: The weak third quarter corporate earnings surprised many brokers for the missed estimates and signalled a step back in the earnings growth of the companies in the FBM KLCI this year.

The poor showing by corporate Malaysia in the third quarter has prompted many research houses to trim their targets and outlook for earnings as they take a cautious stance for 2019.

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