Stress test for corporate Malaysia

IT’S been a roller coaster ride for investors in 2018 – contributing to weakening confidence. The last three months of the year have been especially ruthless and stocks have seen a meltdown.

Dow Jones, the key benchmark in the United States and the S&P 500, which is an indicator of the broader market, were on the precipice of the bear market on Christmas eve after having declined 20% from their respective peaks.