Banking sector poised for steady 2026 on credit growth, NIM expansion
KUALA LUMPUR: The banking sector is expected to appear steadfast in 2026 driven by sustained credit growth; net interest margin expansion; resilient non-interest income (NOII); and stable national clearing code (NCC), according to AmInvestment Bank Bhd.
New buy to have little impact on IHH earnings
PETALING JAYA: Analysts expect minimal impact on IHH Healthcare Bhd's earnings for next year (FY26) after the recent acquisition of People Tree Hospital Yeshwantpur (PTHY) in Bengaluru, India, by Fortis Healthcare for 4.3 billion rupees or about RM196mil.
Store expansion, earnings growth to underpin MyNews positive outlook
PETALING JAYA: Analysts expect MyNews Holdings Bhd to deliver continued growth, underpinned by steady expansion in store numbers and improving earnings across its formats, even as higher operating costs temper near-term upside.
Stable prospects forecast for REITs
PETALING JAYA: The narrowing yield spread between the 10-year Malaysian Government Securities (MGS) yield and the aggregate yield of Bursa Malaysia's KL REIT Index is making real estate investment trusts (REITs) unattractive to investors, according to MBSB Research.
Beshom focuses on cost control amid earnings dip
PETALING JAYA: Beshom Holdings Bhd will proactively manage operating costs while enhancing sales to sustain profitability going forward.
Paramount eyes 10% ROE on asset optimisation
PETALING JAYA: Paramount Corp Bhd is set for better returns from its investment assets, which collectively could propel the group's return-on-equity (ROE) to 10% by financial year 2030 (FY30), up from 7.2% in FY24.
More contract wins in the pipeline for SunCon
PETALING JAYA: Sunway Construction Group Bhd (SunCon) may secure more contract wins in the near term after winning its latest RM386mil data centre (DC)-related projects, say analysts.
Sun continues to shine on renewables
PETALING JAYA: Analysts continue to maintain a positive stance on the renewable energy (RE) sector, underpinned by structural policy tailwinds in line with the targets set under the National Energy Transition Roadmap or NETR.
Upbeat prospects for Mah Sing on JV with KLK Land
PETALING JAYA: Analysts are maintaining a positive outlook for Mah Sing Group Bhd following the announcement of its joint venture (JV) with KLK Land Sdn Bhd to acquire and develop 419.15 acres of freehold industrial land in Kulai, Johor.
CTOS prospects intact on product development pipeline
PETALING JAYA: Kenanga Research has cut credit reporting agency CTOS Digital Bhd's forecast earnings for next year (FY26) by 4%, following the company's stake disposal of Experian Information Services (M) Sdn Bhd.
