Trading ideas: Maybank, Hong Leong Bank, HLFG, Public Bank, Farm Fresh, Hap Seng, Press Metal, Capital A, PPB, IJM, MYEG and Pecca

KUALA LUMPUR: Companies in the news include Maybank, Hong Leong Bank, HLFG, Public Bank, Farm Fresh, Hap Seng, Press Metal, Capital A, PPB, IJM, MYEG and Pecca, said Apex Securities Research.

Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank)’s net profit rose 8.3% year-on-year (y-o-y) for the fourth quarter ended Dec 31, 2023 (4QFY2023) to RM2.39 billion, compared with RM2.21 billion for 4QFY2022.