MBSB Research Sees Selective Fourth-Quarter Upside for Malaysian Shares
MBSB Research remains optimistic but cautious, pairing a 2027 growth forecast with warnings on oil, yields and geopolitical risk.
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RHB Bank has requested more time to finalise a proposed insurance combination with Tokio Marine that could leave it holding up to 35%.
Genting chairman Lim Kok Thay increased his deemed stake to 45.24% as the stock traded near a two-decade low after its rights-issue announcement.
The FBM KLCI fell 0.98% to 1,607.76 as investors assessed slower third-quarter growth and a volatile global rate environment.
Zetrix AI faces a potential sukuk covenant breach after forced share sales reduced founder Wong Thean Soon's stake to 1.895%.
Two research houses lift Infomina valuations on regional software prospects, with contract conversion, margins and unresolved receivables still important.
Bus Cap said no undisclosed material development explained its share surge after a Bursa query, while noting that unconfirmed discussions remain under way.
Gamuda and MiTAC have won a RM3.72 billion Keelung MRT systems and trackwork contract, with Gamuda's share valued at about RM2.71 billion.
Bursa Malaysia's benchmark index advanced for a fourth session as bargain hunters returned to banking heavyweights and the broader market stayed mostly positive.
Atlan Holdings posted a RM601,000 net loss for the quarter ended 31 August 2026 as lower margins and higher operating expenses weighed on earnings.
Analysts say United Malacca's RM6.10 mandatory offer does not fully capture the plantation group's value, despite providing a cash exit.