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Market Daily Report: Bursa Malaysia Closes Higher On BNM’s OPR Decision, Wall Street Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher, buoyed by Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent, alongside positive cues from Wall Street. At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose 19.30 points, or 1.19 per cent, to 1,635.86 from Wednesday’s close of 1,616.56. The benchmark index opened 6.72 points higher at 1,623.28, and fluctuated between an intraday high of 1,642.44 and a low of 1,622.62 during the trading session. However, market breadth was negative, with losers outnumbering gainers 723 to 497, while 466 counters were unchanged, 1,075 untraded and 10 suspended. Turnover rose to 3.74 billion units valued at RM3.61 billion compared with yesterday’s 2.81 billion units valued at RM2.57 billion.
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Singapore Market Movers: Energy Stocks Lead as Volatility Persists

Singapore equities showed  mixed performance  on March 30, with  energy-linked and defensive names outperforming , while broader sentiment remained cautious amid global macro uncertainty. STI Movers: Energy and Industrials Outperform The  FTSE Singapore Straits Times Index  saw selective buying, led by: Sembcorp Industries   (+2.77%)  – Top gainer, supported by  energy price tailwinds UOL Group   (+2.08%) Wilmar International   (+1.58%) Mapletree PanAsia Commercial Trust   (+1.53%) Seatrium   (+1.28%) On the downside: Thai Beverage   (-1.15%)  led decliners Yangzijiang Shipbuilding   (-1.04%) Dairy Farm International   (-0.92%) REITs: Volatility Continues Despite Select Bargain Hunting The S-REIT space remained volatile amid  rising yields and macro pressure : Top gainers: Prime US REIT   (+2.96%) KORE REIT   (+2.30%) Alpha Integrated REIT   (+2.17%) Top losers: IREIT Global   (-10.4...
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UOL Group (SGX:U14): Optimism Runs High, But Is It Justified?

While Singapore's market is filled with value plays trading below 13x earnings,  UOL Group stands out with a P/E ratio of 16.3x  — higher than nearly half the listed companies. That alone might make some value investors scoff and move on. But not so fast. Despite a recent  49% drop in profits , the market seems to be betting that UOL’s downtrend is only temporary. Is this a sign of investor confidence — or a case of misplaced hope? Let’s dig in. 👇  The Backstory: Mixed Signals Earnings declined 49%  last year But  EPS is still up 16%  over the last 3 years (thanks to earlier gains)  Analysts expect  6.9% annual earnings growth  over the next 3 years The broader market expects  8.7% annual growth So yes, growth is expected — just not spectacular growth.  Why Is the P/E Still So High? That’s the million-dollar question. A P/E of 16.3x is not extreme, but when paired with  sub-par future growth projections , it seems a bit r...
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Singapore’s New Property Curbs: Which Stocks Could Be Impacted—and What Should Investors Do?

Singapore has fired another round in its ongoing war against property speculation. With the government extending the  Seller’s Stamp Duty (SSD)  holding period to  four years  and raising the top rate to  16% , the property landscape is shifting once again—and with it, the outlook for several SGX-listed stocks. While these measures aim to ensure a more sustainable housing market,  investors must reassess their exposure  to real estate-related counters in the short to medium term. Potentially Impacted Stocks 1. Real Estate Developers These stocks are likely to see immediate sentiment-driven pullbacks due to anticipated demand softening, especially from short-term investors and speculators. City Developments Limited (C09) UOL Group Limited (U14) GuocoLand (F17) Oxley Holdings (5UX)  – already sensitive to policy risk due to higher leverage and reliance on local buyers Expect  slower take-up rates  for new launches and  margin pressure...
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