It’s a great time to be a Greek shipowner
NEW YORK: Sandwiched between the world’s great global powers in a time of deepening global tensions, Greek shipowners are still…
US dollar’s rally falters as signs of cooling alleviate Fed fears
NEW YORK: The US dollar is headed for its first monthly loss since December as easing inflation pressures strengthen expectations…
High expectations for corporate earnings
PETALING JAYA: Corporate Malaysia ended the first quarter of 2024 (1Q24) with a mixed bag of results that caused investors…
Global banks start targeting a new breed of real estate risk
LONDON: At some of the world’s biggest banks, loans to commercial real estate face new litmus tests that promise to…
Solar power transforms life on Vietnam islands
KHANH HOA (Vietnam): More than 30 locations in the Khanh Hoa Province’s Truong Sa Island District are now powered by…
Laos plant to boost earnings for Mega First
PETALING JAYA: Mega First Corp Bhd’s 91.25%-owned Dons Sahong hydropower plant in Laos is expected to see improved earnings in…
Brighter prospects for PPB Group on China recovery
PETALING JAYA: PPB Group Bhd’s prospects are expected to improve after weak first-quarter (1Q24) results, according to Affin Hwang Investment…
Subdued sentiment on Scicom
PETALING JAYA: A subdued market outlook looms over Scicom (MSC) Bhd as earnings miss estimates, Affin Hwang Investment Bank Bhd…
NYSE glitch sparks volatility in dozens of stocks
A GLITCH at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) triggered massive swings in the shares of Berkshire Hathaway and Barrick Gold,…