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…
F&N sees strong consumer demand
KUALA LUMPUR: Off the back of heightened demand due to the festive period, Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd's (F&N) outperformance…
Agricore inks underwriting deal with M&A Securities
KUALA LUMPUR: Agricore CS Holdings Bhd has signed an underwriting agreement with M&A Securities Sdn Bhd for its listing on…
Westports’ 1Q net profit rises to RM204.51mil
KUALA LUMPUR: Westports Holdings Bhd is cautiously forecasting a low single-digit growth rate for the current financial year.
Hong Kong central bank keeps key rate unchanged, tracks Fed move
HONG KONG: The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) kept its base rate charged through the overnight discount window unchanged at…
Standard Chartered Q1 profit rises 5.5%, beats estimates
HONG KONG/LONDON: Standard Chartered PLC beat forecasts on Thursday with a 5.5% rise in its first-quarter pretax profit, as the…
Shell beats expectations with $7.7 bln first-quarter profit
LONDON: Shell on Thursday reported first-quarter adjusted earnings of $7.7 billion, sharply beating expectations, on the back of strong oil…
Pandora raises full-year forecast on strong U.S. sales
COPENHAGEN: Pandora, the world's largest jewellery maker, raised its full-year guidance on Thursday after sales and profit for its first…
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…