Ringgit firms against dollar in early trade
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit has extended its positive run against the US dollar on improving risk appetite for the local currency, an analyst said. Read full story
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit has extended its positive run against the US dollar on improving risk appetite for the local currency, an analyst said. Read full story
Some 77.5 million PCs were sold worldwide in Q1 2022, down 7.3% from the same period in 2021, Gartner reports. Read full story
KUALA LUMPUR: Investors could consider positioning themselves in Bursa Malaysia Bhd given the heightened probability of a general election over the horizon, said Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB) research. Read full story
KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI was mildly higher at midday as the start of the US corporate earnings season helped to lift the mood in global markets. Read full story
KUALA LUMPUR: LPI Capital Bhd’s net profit for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022, fell 25.25% to RM61.53mil from the same quarter a year ago owing to a higher claims ratio and a lacklustre performance in the investment portfolio. Read full story
KUALA LUMPUR: PPB Group Bhd (PPB), the owner of Golden Screen Cinemas Sdn Bhd (GSC) is optimistic that lifting of movement controls, relaxation of social restrictions and a strong line-up of movie blockbusters would boost cinema admissions. Read full story
KUALA LUMPUR: Industrial automation solutions provider Greatech Technology Bhd is looking for potential partners to expand its footprint in the European market. Read full story
KUALA LUMPUR: Finance Minister Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz has called on entrepreneurs to utilise the business tax cuts provided for in Budget 2022. Read full story
TAIPEI: Taiwanese chip firm TSMC posted a 45% jump in quarterly net profit on Thursday, boosted by booming semiconductor demand during the COVID-19 pandemic that has led to a global chip crunch. Read full story
LONDON: Oil prices slipped on Thursday in thin trade ahead of a public holiday, as traders weighed a larger-than-expected build in U.S. oil stocks against tightening global supply. Read full story
NEW Zealand’s central bank raised interest rates by a hefty 50 basis points on Wednesday, the biggest hike in over two decades, extending a global shift towards tighter policy as authorities seek to reduce second-round effects from runaway inflation. Read full story
OIL prices eased on Wednesday, giving up earlier gains, after China and Japan reported weak economic data, fuelling concerns about growth and oil demand in the world’s top consumers. Read full story