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RHB Initiates Coverage Of Sunway Healthcare With ‘Buy’ Call

Business Today Editorial - July 1, 2026

RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB Research) has initiated coverage on Sunway Healthcare Bhd with a BUY rating and a target price of RM2.14, citing strong earnings growth visibility, a...

Markets

Late Selling Drags FBM KLCI Down 0.43% To Intraday...

Business Today Editorial - July 1, 2026

Bursa Malaysia reversed earlier gains to end lower on July 1, as late-session selling dragged the benchmark index to its intraday low. The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) fell...

Markets

Market Breadth Stays Positive On Gains In Selected Counters

Business Today Editorial - July 1, 2026

The market movement ended on a positive note on July 1, supported by gains in selected heavyweight counters, particularly within the utilities sector, while broader market sentiment remained positive. Market...

Markets

Foreign Exchange Rates July 1, 2026

Business Today Editorial - July 1, 2026

The closing foreign exchange rates, sourced from Bank Negara Malaysia and recorded at 5pm on July 1, 2026, provide a comprehensive overview of currency fluctuations for the day. These rates,...

Markets

Gold Hovers Near Seven-Month Low As Yields, Fed Outlook...

Business Today Editorial - July 1, 2026

Gold prices stayed under pressure on Wednesday, hovering close to a seven-month low as firmer US Treasury yields and a cautious Federal Reserve interest rate outlook continued to weigh...

Property

Lifestyle

Tropicana Brings Prestige To Homebuying With 50% Homeownership Savings...

Business Today Editorial - July 1, 2026

After an overwhelming response to its inaugural campaign, Tropicana Corporation Bhd is raising the stakes with the launch of Season 2 of Live+, the latest chapter of its highly...

News

Bina Puri Proposed Creditors Scheme Receives Majority Approval

Editor - June 30, 2026

Bina Puri Holdings Bhd announced that its proposed scheme of arrangement in relation to its outstanding liabilities has been approved by the majority of its scheme creditors. At Bina Puri's...

News

Gold Li Records 1Q Revenue Of RM9 Million Post...

Editor - June 30, 2026

Gold Li, today announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended 30 April 2026 recording revenue of RM9.38 million, mainly contributed by the sale of completed properties...

News

Mazda Remains Key Driver For Bermaz Auto With Xpeng A Solid Second

Business Today Editorial - July 1, 2026

CIMB Investment Bank Bhd (CIMB Securities) has maintained its BUY call on Bermaz Auto Bhd with an unchanged target price of RM1.25, citing expectations...

Global

China’s Ethnic Unity Law Comes Into Effect, Prohibits Discrimination And Suppression

Editor - July 1, 2026

The Ethnic Unity and Progress Promotion Law, China's fundamental law on ethnic affairs, entered into force on Wednesday, to strengthen law-based governance in the...

News

Easing Aluminium Prices To Further Support Press Metal’s Earning Visibility

Business Today Editorial - July 1, 2026

MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB Research) has initiated coverage on Press Metal Aluminium Holdings with a BUY rating and a target price of RM9.78,...

News

YTL Data Centre Listing Could Unlock Potential Value Estimated At RM28 Billion

Business Today Editorial - July 1, 2026

RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB Research) has maintained its BUY call on YTL Power International Bhd with a higher target price of RM6.00, up...

News

Malaysia’s Broad Money Growth Accelerates, But Kenanga Sees Credit Momentum Slowing In 2H26

Editor - July 1, 2026

Malaysia’s broad money (M3) growth accelerated to a two-year high of 5.8% year-on-year (YoY) in May, up from 5.0% in April, driven primarily by...

News

Key Re-Rating For PetChem If Pengerang Stake Sale Proceeds

Business Today Editorial - July 1, 2026

RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB Research) has upgraded Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd to BUY from Neutral with an unchanged target price of RM5.92, implying...

News

Eco-Shop Shows Steady Same Store Sales Growth, RHB Maintains Forecast

Business Today Editorial - July 1, 2026

RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB Research) has maintained its BUY call on Eco-Shop Marketing Bhd with an unchanged target price of RM1.80, implying 36%...

News

Sapura Industrial To Dispose Bangi Land For RM42 Million

Editor - July 1, 2026

Sapura Industrial Berhad (SIB) has officially entered into a Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) to dispose of two adjoining parcels of vacant leasehold industrial...