Bursa Malaysia rises as Iran ceasefire hopes lift sentiment
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia ended higher on Wednesday as Iran ceasefire optimism lifted risk appetite and raised hopes of de-escalation in the Middle East crisis.
Asian stocks gain, currencies firm as oil drops on US-Iran ceasefire prospects
Asian equities rose on Wednesday while regional currencies steadied as oil prices tumbled on reports Washington is seeking a month-long ceasefire with Iran, soothing worries about prolonged supply disruptions and bringing some relief to Asia's oil-importing economies.
Main market-bound Empire Premium Food aims to raise RM152.6mil from IPO
KUALA LUMPUR: Food and beverage company Empire Premium Food Bhd aims to raise RM152.6 million from its initial public offering (IPO) via a listing on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia on April 17, 2026.
MR DIY Group at risk of exclusion in next FBM KLCI review
KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI is likely to see minimal changes in the upcoming June semi-annual review, with the current top 30 constituents expected to remain intact, according to MBSB Research.
FBM KLCI edges higher at midday on cautious trade amid Middle East concerns
KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI edged higher at midday in cautious trading as gains were capped by lingering geopolitical concerns, with investors adopting a wait-and-see approach.
FBM KLCI rises in early trade, caution lingers on war, oil concerns
KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI rebounded in early trade on bargain hunting, even as investors remained cautious amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and volatile global oil prices.
Trading ideas: Yinson, Kelington, Heineken, F&N, IJM, Willowglen MSC, OCR, Eversendai
KUALA LUMPUR: Yinson Holdings Bhd, Kelington Group Bhd, Heineken Malaysia Bhd, Fraser & Neave Holdings (F&N), IJM Corp Bhd, Willowglen MSC Bhd, OCR Group Bhd and Eversendai Corp Bhd are among the stocks to watch today following their latest news.
Wall St falls on worries over Mideast war, interest rates
Wall Street indices lost ground in Tuesday's volatile session as investors swayed between fears of rising oil prices and hopes for a resolution to the US-Israeli war on Iran as US President Trump claimed progress in talks even as reports suggested that more American troops were headed to the Middle East.
Selective approach in dividend-investing
Dividend investing on Bursa Malaysia is facing a reality check, as geopolitical tensions, tax changes and shifting interest rate expectations challenge the notion of "safe" yield plays.
Selling pressure keeps Bursa Malaysia in the red, bucking regional rally
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia finished lower on broad selling, bucking a regional rally despite recovering from earlier lows.
