Rising glove prices spell good news for Kossan

PETALING JAYA: The higher average selling price (ASP) of rubber gloves during the Covid-19 pandemic has analysts upbeat about Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd’s earnings.

Emerging markets: Philippines hits 2-month high as curbs ease, Thai politics take limelight

MANILA, Oct 20 (Reuters): Philippine shares jumped nearly 2% on Tuesday as an easing of coronavirus restrictions cheered investors, while Thai markets headed for a fifth session of losses as anti-government protests dented hopes for a domestic economic recovery.

Brazil rebid shakes Yinson, but it could emerge stronger

PETALING JAYA: The rebidding of the FPSO Parque das Baleias (PDB) charter in Brazil has thrown a spanner in the works for Yinson Holdings Bhd, which had expected to secure this tender, being the only remaining bidder.

Digi still the favoured telco for dividends

PETALING JAYA: Even though there is a cut in earnings and adjusted dividends, Digi.com Bhd’s position as the top dividend-yielder remains unchanged. It is still a preferred stock of several broking houses.

CMCO may impact recovery of REITs

Mah Sing joins glovefest, but will it last?

Factories in Klang targeted to mitigate Covid-19 fallout

A gradual recovery

WHEN the government allowed businesses to resume operations back in May following the imposition of the movement control order (MCO), many in the retail industry expected to see a recovery for the sector by the fourth quarter of this year.

Rough weather but banks can ride out storm

Headwinds remain with asset quality being key area of focus

CGS-CIMB Research stays Neutral on REITs due to CMCO

KUALA LUMPUR: CGS-CIMB Equities Research is keeping it Neutral stance on the real estate investment trust (REIT) sector given the cautious recovery outlook in 2H20F for the retail malls and hotel players, brought about by the conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO).

Bountiful harvest for oil palm planters

PETALING JAYA: Planters are expected to post stronger third-quarter results for the financial year 2020 (FY20), thanks to the rally in crude palm oil (CPO) prices and higher production, say analysts.