FBM KLCI to expand to 50 stocks in first major revamp since 2009
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia Bhd and FTSE Russell will expand the benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) to 50 constituents from 30 currently, as part of changes aimed at better reflecting the growth and diversification of the Malaysian equity market.
Bursa Malaysia ends higher on blue-chip buying, regional gains
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia ended higher on Thursday, buoyed by buying interest in blue-chip stocks amid a broader rally across regional markets.
Asian equities climb, currencies firm as Treasury backstop steadies markets
MOST emerging Asian stocks and currencies rose on Thursday afternoon as lower U.S. Treasury yields and a weaker dollar lifted risk appetite after Washington eased bond market concerns.
Bonds steady after US Treasury comes to the rescue
SINGAPORE: Global bonds steadied on Thursday after the U.S. Treasury stepped in to stem a rout in its bond market, soothing investor nerves and sending the dollar lower while stocks climbed.
Bursa Malaysia gets lift from Wall St rally, YTL shares jump
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian blue chips rose on Thursday, tracking Wall Street equities that were lifted overnight by the US government's planned buyback of long-term Treasuries to bolster market liquidity.
Wall St rises as yields ease, Moderna lifts healthcare stocks
The main US stock market indices closed modestly higher on Wednesday, as easing government bond yields boosted risk appetites while a dramatic rally in shares of vaccine-maker Moderna drove gains in the healthcare sector.
SC wants large firms to pursue dual listings
The Securities Commission (SC) is identifying large unlisted Malaysian companies and encouraging them to consider dual listings in Malaysia and Hong Kong to broaden their access to international investors.
FBM KLCI set to retain positive trend trajectory
Malaysia's equity market is likely to retain its positive medium-term trajectory, supported by resilient economic growth, improving corporate earnings and valuations that remain below their long-term average.
SC encourages large unlisted firms to pursue dual listings in Malaysia, Hong Kong
GEORGE TOWN: The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) is identifying large unlisted Malaysian companies and encouraging them to consider dual listings in Malaysia and Hong Kong to broaden their access to international investors.
Tech, semiconductor stocks weigh on Bursa Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia ended lower on Wednesday as profit-taking following the previous session's gains and losses in technology and semiconductor stocks weighed on the market amid a slew of corporate earnings.
