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The markets have been on a rollercoaster ride again this week. Foreigners are still pulling out of Malaysian banks, but locals are stepping in. Let's take a closer look at what's going on.
Market Pulse: Global Economy in Turbulence
Interest Rates and Economic Data
The US Fed kept rates steady at 4.25–4.50%, but hinted at cuts later. Core PCE inflation eased to 2.6% YoY in Jan-25. The US budget deficit hit a reco...



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Intel was the second-largest gainer on the benchmark US stock index yesterday, it seems that the downward trend is starting to reverse.
A chart reviews the increase in Intel's stock price during the tenures of each former CEO.
Let's explore how this once-mighty chip empire decline?
And focus on what new proposals the new CEO of Intel has come up with.
For $Intel (INTC.US)$, 2024 was a "darkest hour": shares plunged 60%, wiping out over $100 billion in mar...
A chart reviews the increase in Intel's stock price during the tenures of each former CEO.
Let's explore how this once-mighty chip empire decline?
And focus on what new proposals the new CEO of Intel has come up with.
For $Intel (INTC.US)$, 2024 was a "darkest hour": shares plunged 60%, wiping out over $100 billion in mar...


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Hey everyone! 👋
In the past week, foreigners offloaded RM871.6 million from Malaysia’s big banks, except $RHBBANK (1066.MY)$. Meanwhile, local institutions poured RM1.31 billion into financials.
And there’s a surprising twist: foreigners also quietly bet on construction and tech. Let's break down.
Market Pulse: Tariffs Ignite Global Turmoil
Trump’s Trade Wars Escalate:
25% steel/aluminum tariffs hit March 12, ...
In the past week, foreigners offloaded RM871.6 million from Malaysia’s big banks, except $RHBBANK (1066.MY)$. Meanwhile, local institutions poured RM1.31 billion into financials.
And there’s a surprising twist: foreigners also quietly bet on construction and tech. Let's break down.
Market Pulse: Tariffs Ignite Global Turmoil
Trump’s Trade Wars Escalate:
25% steel/aluminum tariffs hit March 12, ...


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Today during trading, $FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI Index (.KLSE.MY)$ bounced back to 1500 points, ending a 5-day slump. We're hoping for stability and an upward trend.
Meanwhile, we've also reviewed the historical performance at the 1500-point level. How long has the Malaysian stock market stayed at this level over the past 15 years?
From 2011-2020, it climbed, even forming a double top. From 2020-2023, it fluctuated around 1500. As they...


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Hey guys, remember when $NATGATE (0270.MY)$ had that awesome IPO? It was like a rocket taking off. But lately, it's been more like a rollercoaster headed downhill fast, leaving us all scratching our heads.
So, what's going on? Let's dig into different charts to unearth the crucial info.
Why the Big Drop?
News Impact
In March 2025, Singapore's investigation into illegal AI chip transfer spooked the market. Even though NATGATE clar...
So, what's going on? Let's dig into different charts to unearth the crucial info.
Why the Big Drop?
News Impact
In March 2025, Singapore's investigation into illegal AI chip transfer spooked the market. Even though NATGATE clar...



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The Malaysian stock market has seen a notable adjustment this year. $FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI Index (.KLSE.MY)$ has dropped by 4.74% and recently hit a one-month low of 1,555.66 points.
Wednesday, the market ended its four-day losing streak, buoyed by selective bargain hunting in the domestic market.
What happened recently?
Global trade tensions
With affected countries imposing retaliatory tariffs, global market volatility has surged. In...
Wednesday, the market ended its four-day losing streak, buoyed by selective bargain hunting in the domestic market.
What happened recently?
Global trade tensions
With affected countries imposing retaliatory tariffs, global market volatility has surged. In...


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What has EPF done right to achieve such high dividends?
EPF's investment style: The art of steady progress
What does EPF invest in? Unveiling core holdings
How to track EPF's investment moves?
On March 1st, the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) of Malaysia announced that the dividend yield for 2024 was 6.3%, which is the highest dividend yield since 2018.
The dividend rates for both conventional savings and Islamic savings are 6.30%, bot...
EPF's investment style: The art of steady progress
What does EPF invest in? Unveiling core holdings
How to track EPF's investment moves?
On March 1st, the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) of Malaysia announced that the dividend yield for 2024 was 6.3%, which is the highest dividend yield since 2018.
The dividend rates for both conventional savings and Islamic savings are 6.30%, bot...



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I. Building a Moat on the Liability Side
In the face of generally narrowing net interest margins in Southeast Asian banking, Public Bank's 5.1% growth in net interest income demonstrates unique resilience.
The core secret lies in the hybrid model of "community banking + intelligent transformation" - by deeply binding stable customer groups such as civil servants and teachers, the proportion of low-cost deposits has long been a...
In the face of generally narrowing net interest margins in Southeast Asian banking, Public Bank's 5.1% growth in net interest income demonstrates unique resilience.
The core secret lies in the hybrid model of "community banking + intelligent transformation" - by deeply binding stable customer groups such as civil servants and teachers, the proportion of low-cost deposits has long been a...
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