KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed almost flat on Tuesday as buying interest rotated away from index heavyweights towards smaller-cap construction stocks, with sentiment affected by geopolitical uncertainty, said an analyst. At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) eased 0.39 of a point to 1,714.40 from Monday’s close of 1,714.79. The benchmark index opened 1.65 points lower at 1,713.14 and moved between 1,710.44 and 1,714.50 throughout the trading session. The broader market was almost evenly balanced, with decliners leading gainers 548 to 546, while 598 counters were unchanged, 1,107 were untraded and 25 were suspended. Turnover expanded to 4.13 billion units valued at RM3.14 billion from 3.60 billion units valued at RM2.45 billion on Monday.
Wall Street Recap
- U.S. stock indices retreated after hitting record highs earlier in the week:
- Dow Jones: Down 0.70% (-300 points).
- S&P 500: Declined 1.32%.
- Nasdaq Composite: Fell 2.24%.
Breaking News in Malaysia
Economists Maintain Cautious Optimism for Q4 GDP
GDP Growth Outlook:
- Q4 2024 GDP projected between 4.2% and 5.5% following 5.3% growth in Q3.
- Growth driven by domestic policies and investments despite risks from U.S. tariffs under President Trump.
Key Risks:
- Global trade concerns could weigh on 2025 GDP projections.
PM Anwar’s Peru Visit Secures RM1.24 Billion in Potential Exports
- Key Sectors:
- Construction materials, medical equipment, palm oil, chemicals, and food and beverages.
- Highlights:
- Focus on logistics and port cooperation to enhance bilateral trade.
- Investment discussions in food processing, logistics, and pharmaceuticals.
Stocks to Watch
1. Malaysia Airports Holdings (AIRPORT.MY)
- Takeover Bid:
- Led by Khazanah Nasional and EPF, offering RM11/share, valuing the company at RM18.4 billion.
2. Kossan Rubber Industries (KOSSAN.MY)
- Q3 FY2024 Results:
- Net profit fell 28.15% to RM29.44 million despite a 25.75% revenue increase to RM507.39 million.
- Dividend Announcement: 8 sen per share (6 sen special dividend + 2 sen interim dividend), payable Dec 12.
- 9M 2024 Net Profit: RM92.33 million, up from RM13.42 million YoY.
3. Malaysia Smelting Corporation (MSC.MY)
- Dividend Boost:
- Declared 24 sen/share, the highest since 2011.
- Net Profit Growth: Up 20.88%, driven by higher tin sales and prices.
4. Geshen (GESHEN.MY)
- Q3 Net Profit: Increased 46%, driven by strong manufacturing performance and contributions from a new subsidiary.
5. Plintasan Kota Holdings (PLINTAS.MY)
- Arbitration Settlement: No financial loss due to indemnity agreements.
6. Citaglobal (CITAGLB.MY)
- New Agreement: To construct a 5.4MW solar power facility in Azerbaijan with a 21-year power purchase agreement.
7. PENERGY (PENERGY.MY)
- Contract Awarded: A four-year deal with Sarawak Shell Bhd and Sabah Shell Petroleum for offshore crane operations and maintenance.
8. Sunsuria (SUNSURIA.MY)
- Acquisition: 20% stake in KL City Gateway Sdn Bhd for RM10.47 million, with plans to inject RM40 million for a mixed-use development valued at RM2.68 billion.
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