Here is a sector-wise breakdown of the top-performing stocks and themes from the Malaysian stock market (KLSE): 1. Banking & Finance • Top performers:$CIMB (1023.MY)$$AMBANK (1015.MY)$$HLBANK (5819.MY)$ • Reasons: Growth driven by economic recovery, higher foreign participation, and undervaluation of blue-chip stocks . 2. Construction • Top picks:$GAMUDA (5398.MY)$$IJM (3336.MY)$$SUNCON (5263.MY)$ • Catalysts: Major infrastructure projects such as the Bayan Le...
•AMMB Holdings (AMBANK) significantly increased its dividend payout following a 7% rise in second-quarter net profit compared to the previous year, driven by growth in interest income. The bank announced a higher interim dividend of 10.3 sen per share, up from 6 sen per share in the same period last year. The increase in payout was attributed to a stronger capital position. For 2Q25, the net profit was RM500.6m, compared to RM469.8m or in 2Q24. Revenue also increa...
Global markets Overnight, the US markets took a cautious step after soaring to record high, ahead of Thanksgiving holiday. All 3 indices were in red territory, DJ (-0.31%), S&P (-0.38%) and Nasdaq (-0.59%). PCE price index met expectations, annual 2.3% while core PCE was up 2.8% in October. The inflation gauge is still above 2% Fed’s target. The inflation data increased the probability of 25 bps rate cut in December from 63% a day earlier to 67% according...
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