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Nvidia still growing, but China uncertainty clouds outlook
NVIDIA shares dipped on Wednesday as the fate of its China business hung in the balance, caught up in the trade war between Washington and Beijing.
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KUALA LUMPUR: Here is a recap of the announcements that made headlines in Corporate Malaysia.
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Commodities
Oil prices edge up on US crude stocks drop
Oil prices settled higher on Wednesday after data showed a larger-than-expected drop in US crude inventories and as investors weighed the potential impact from new US tariffs on India.
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Markets
S&P 500 notches record close, traders turn to Nvidia results
The S&P 500 notched a record high close on Wednesday ahead of quarterly results from Nvidia, Wall Street's most closely watched event this week, which will test the rally that has pushed valuations of AI-related companies to levels that some investors view as too high.
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Corporate News
There is earnings visibility for SKP Resources
Despite market headwinds, analysts are confident that SKP Resources Bhd will be able to remain solid.
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Corporate News
LHI delivers 25.5% earnings growth in 2Q
Leong Hup International Bhd (LHI) sees an increase in sales for table egg sales in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q25).
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Corporate News
Oriental Kopi growth trajectory promising
Oriental Kopi Holdings Bhd's growth trajectory remains promising, underpinned by its strong brand presence, ongoing outlet expansion and increasing consumer demand, say analysts.
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Corporate News
Public Bank to stay steady
Public Bank Bhd is expected to weather near-term challenges and maintain its position as one of the strongest performers in the banking sector, with analysts forecasting resilient earnings underpinned by loan growth, stable asset quality, and stronger fee-based income.
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Economy
Asean urged to seek solutions with a united front
The Association of South-East Asian Nations (Asean) should shelve its differences while seeking common ground amid the current geo-economic and geopolitical risks and reinforce the region's influence via cooperation on emerging industries, experts say.
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Economy
Hanoi mulls scrapping investment licences
The Finance Ministry has proposed abolishing overseas investment registration certificates to facilitate capital outflows, recommending instead a streamlined foreign exchange management approach.
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Economy
China’s price wars cushion profit drop
China's industrial companies see their profits fall at a slower pace in July, in a potential sign that efforts to curb overcapacity are starting to ease the strain from aggressive competition among producers.
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Economy
Trump’s Fed gamble risks higher bond rates
President Donald Trump's unprecedented and escalating attack on the Federal Reserve (Fed) runs the risk of backfiring by hitting financial markets and the economy with higher long-term borrowing costs.
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Corporate News
Domino’s Pizza Enterprises sinks as sales worsen
Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd has plummeted after the loss-making company slashed its dividend. Sales have fallen even faster in the new financial year.
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Corporate News
Stronger revenue from engineering, rail businesses lifts AWC top line
AWC Bhd reported a lower net profit in the fourth quarter ended June 30, 2025 (4Q25), following reduced contributions from its facilities, environment, rail and investment holding segments.
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Corporate News
Ta Ann’s valuations still attractive as 1H core net profit hits RM85mil
Ta Ann Holdings Bhd is poised for stronger earnings in the second half of financial year 2025 (2H25).
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Economy
Local business sentiment takes further hit
Business sentiment has weakened for the third consecutive quarter with more than two-thirds of respondents in a survey expecting gross revenue to drop or stagnate in the third quarter of the year (3Q25).
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Corporate News
PNB plans RM6bil sukuk for skyscraper project
PNB Merdeka Ventures Sdn Bhd is setting up a programme to sell as much as RM6bil or about US$1.4bil in Islamic bonds to partly fund the ongoing development of the Merdeka 118 precinct.
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Economy
Malaysia has contingency plans for exports under EU rules
Malaysia has contingency plans in place to remain competitive in European markets as it works to avoid being classified as a "standard risk" country under the European Union's (EU) new deforestation rules, the Plantation and Commodities Ministry says.
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Corporate News
MDV approves RM123mil under energy transition facility
Malaysia Debt Ventures Bhd (MDV) has approved RM122.65mil in financing for six technology-based companies that are undertaking energy transition projects under the National Energy Transition Facility (NETF).
