FBM KLCI nearly flat at lunch break
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's blue-chip stock index was little moved while regional markets had a mixed reaction following the US Federal…
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ACE Market-bound Smart Asia chemical aims to raise RM37.4mil from IPO
KUALA LUMPUR: Smart Asia Chemical Bhd, which is en route to a listing on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia…
Soft start on Bursa following Fed comments
KUALA LUMPUR: Investors are continuing to take money off the table following a mixed performance on Wall Street, in response…
S&P 500, Nasdaq end lower after Fed rate decision
US stocks closed mixed on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve left its key interest rate unchanged, as expected, and indicated that…
Asian stocks set to slide on rekindled rate fears
Stocks in Asia are set to start May lower after renewed concerns that the US Federal Reserve (Fed) will keep…
US stocks fall as markets weigh wage data, Fed meeting
US stocks ended lower on Tuesday as markets weighed economic data showing rising labour costs and deteriorating consumer confidence on the…
Reeling in reluctant retailers
While retail investors are active on major exchanges, their participation has eased on Bursa Malaysia despite the market benchmark posting…
Japan’s Nikkei ends lower as investors brace for Fed policy decision
TOKYO: Japan's Nikkei share average closed lower on Wednesday, with traders maintaining a cautious stance on the first day of…
Dollar near five-month highs ahead of Fed policy decision
LONDON: The dollar edged towards its highest level this year against a basket of peers and U.S. share futures dipped…