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Press Metal shares fell more than 6% as aluminium prices dropped to a three-month low, driven by easing Middle East tensions and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The move signals a broader shift in the commodity cycle as supply risks unwind. The aluminium story is shifting from supply disruption to normalisation and that changes everything. What’s Happening Aluminium prices falling Down to ~US$3,122/tonne (3-month low) Supply concerns easing as shipping routes reopen Press Metal hit hard Share price dropped ~6–7% Highly sensitive to aluminium price movements Previously benefited from war-driven rally Strong earnings supported by higher prices Stock still up ~10% since Iran conflict began What’s Really Changing This is not just a price drop, it’s a  cycle transition : Before →  Geopolitical supply shock  (prices pushed higher) Now →  Supply normalisation  (prices easing) As Hormuz reopens, the market is moving away from scarcity pricing. Key Takeaway The ke...

Tanco Holdings  saw its share price collapse  60% in a single day , extending a brutal selloff that erased nearly  RM10 billion in market value  within days. What Happened Stock plunged  60% to 20 sen  (limit-down) Marked  4th consecutive limit-down session Over  205 million shares traded  in heavy selling Key point: One of the sharpest collapses in Bursa history after a massive speculative rally. From Boom to Bust Shares had surged  600% since 2024 Market cap peaked at  ~RM10 billion (June 3) Now dropped to  ~RM1.2 billion This is a classic parabolic rally followed by a rapid unwind. What Triggered the Selloff 1. Insider Trading Activity Raised Concerns Managing director  sold shares near peak prices Bought and sold large blocks within days Mixed insider signals often shake investor confidence. 2. Speculative Momentum Faded Earlier rally driven by: Data centre story (50MW project with China Mobile) Market speculation When...

Malaysia equities ended mixed on April 15, with the benchmark index slipping slightly while  mid-cap and small-cap stocks outperformed , reflecting selective buying amid cautious sentiment. KLCI Edges Lower, Broader Market Shows Strength The  FBM KLCI  closed  0.28% lower at 1,683.42 , dragged by weakness in selected heavyweights. However, broader indices were more resilient: FBM 70 : +0.73% FBM Small Cap : +0.72% FBM Emas Index : +0.02% This divergence suggests  investors are rotating into mid- and small-cap opportunities . Telco and Infrastructure Stocks Lead Gains Among KLCI constituents, gains were led by: Axiata Group +3.72%  (top gainer) Sunway +1.53% Gamuda   +1.47% Telekom Malaysia   +1.44% Maxis +1.41% The performance points to  continued interest in telco and infrastructure-linked plays , which are seen as relatively defensive. Energy and Utilities Weigh on Index On the downside: Petronas Chemicals   -4.58%  (top loser) MI...

Capital A Bhd  may face a  delay in exiting PN17 status , with analysts now expecting the upliftment timeline to shift to  August 2026 , instead of the earlier May–June target. PN17 Exit Hinges on Profitability Track Record Despite completing the disposal of its aviation business in December 2025, Capital A must still  deliver two consecutive profitable quarters  to meet  Bursa Malaysia’s PN17 exit requirements . According to Maybank Investment Bank, the group may not be able to rely on its  4QFY2025 results , and instead will likely need to demonstrate profitability in  1QFY2026 and 2QFY2026 . Management is reportedly seeking a  regulatory waiver  to use historical profits, though approval remains uncertain. Impact from AirAsia X Valuation Decline The ongoing Middle East conflict and rising fuel costs have affected the valuation of  AirAsia X Bhd , in which Capital A holds a  20% stake . AAX shares have  fallen about 39% ...

Rakuten  Trade  expects  foreign  investors  to  return  to  Malaysian  equities  as  the  ringgit  strengthens  amid  prolonged  Middle  East  tensions  and  elevated  oil  prices. Foreign  Holdings  Stable  Despite  Outflows According  to  Rakuten,  foreign  shareholding  on  Bursa  Malaysia  has  remained  relatively  steady  despite  earlier  outflows —  suggesting: Long- term  investors  have  largely  held  positions Short- term  traders  drove  recent  selling Key  Point:  Foreign  ownership  hasn’t  meaningfully  collapsed,  indicating  underlying  confidence  in  Malaysian  assets. Year- to- date,  foreign  funds  recorded  net  inflows  of...

Quick Summary FY2025 core net profit up 11% to RM633m Same-store sales growth (SSSG) still weak at  -2% for full year Analysts downgrade on  store saturation and cannibalisation risks YTD share price up 22%, limiting upside Strong Earnings, But Growth Questions Emerge Shares of  Mr DIY Group (M) Bhd  are facing more cautious analyst views, even after delivering solid FY2025 earnings. FY2025 highlights: Core net profit:  RM633 million ( +11% YoY ) Gross margin expansion driven by: Lower procurement costs Stronger ringgit However: Full-year SSSG remained negative at -2% 4QFY2025 SSSG turned positive at  +1.4% , helped by festive demand and promotions Key issue:  Organic growth remains soft despite margin strength. Why Analysts Are Turning Cautious 1️⃣ Store Saturation Risk The group plans to open  155 new stores in FY2026 , raising concerns of: Sales cannibalisation Slower sales per square foot Market nearing maturity 2️⃣ Valuation No Longer Cheap S...

Quick Summary Gas Malaysia fell 5.3% to RM4.50 , hitting a one-month low FY2025 net profit came in  below estimates Maybank IB trims FY2026–2027 forecasts Dividend yield around  5% offers downside support Earnings Miss Weighs on Sentiment Shares of  Gas Malaysia Bhd  dropped 25 sen to RM4.50 after its quarterly results fell short of expectations. For 4QFY2025: Net profit:  RM87 million FY2025 net profit:  RM382 million 8% below Maybank IB estimates 6% below consensus forecasts Maybank Investment Bank attributed the miss to: Lower-than-expected spreads Possible retrospective gas cost adjustments Key issue: Margin compression in the latest quarter. Outlook: Lower Gas Prices Ahead Maybank IB highlighted that: Domestic gas prices are trending lower in FY2026 This could  reduce retail profit margins However: Higher distribution profits may partially offset the weakness Regulatory Period 3 (2026–2028) includes a  tariff increase , though impact remains ...

Quick Summary Sunway Construction’s FY2025 net profit beat consensus by over 20% Shares climbed to a  new all-time high of RM6.57 Strong  data centre pipeline driving upside momentum 12 out of 15 analysts maintain a  ‘Buy’ recommendation Stock Surges on Strong Earnings Shares of  Sunway Construction Group Bhd  jumped to a record high on Tuesday after delivering  FY2025 earnings more than 20% above market expectations . Intraday high:  RM6.57 (+4%) Market cap:  RM8.6 billion YTD gain (2026): +14% Analysts swiftly raised earnings forecasts and target prices following the results. Data Centres: The Main Growth Engine The builder continues to benefit from Malaysia’s booming  data centre construction wave , driven by demand for: Advanced computing Artificial intelligence infrastructure According to Hong Leong Investment Bank: SunCon targets  RM6 billion in new job wins  this year Ongoing tenders could provide  further upside , espec...

Bursa Malaysia closed higher on Monday, with gains seen across most major indices despite lingering global tariff uncertainty. Bursa Malaysia Key Indices FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI : 1,757.98  (+0.29%) YTD:  +4.63% FBM Mid 70 : 17,818.17 (+0.41%) YTD:  +6.04% FBM Small Cap : 16,050.06 (+0.17%) YTD:  +1.76% FBM ACE : 4,848.68 (+0.55%) YTD:  -0.50% Mid-cap names continue to outperform year-to-date. Trading Activity Latest Trading Day vs Previous Total Volume: 2.468 billion units (vs 2.031 billion) Total Value: RM2.649 billion (vs RM2.197 billion) Gainers:  583 (vs 380) Losers:  521 (vs 702) Unchanged:  537 (vs 519) Market breadth improved, with gainers outpacing decliners compared to the previous session. Ringgit Performance (as at 5:15pm) USD/MYR:  3.8923 YTD:  +4.31% SGD/MYR:  3.0768 YTD:  +2.60% The ringgit remains firmer year-to-date against major regional currencies. Market Takeaway Broad-based gains across large, mid and smal...

CelcomDigi  delivered a strong finish to 2025, with  fourth-quarter net profit more than doubling  and dividend payouts maintained as integration efforts near completion. 4QFY2025 Highlights Net Profit:  RM349.6 million (vs RM158.3 million a year ago) Revenue:  RM3.45 billion +5% YoY Dividend:   3.60 sen per share Payable March 30, 2026 Profit growth was driven mainly by lower depreciation, amortisation and impairment charges. Full-Year FY2025 Performance Net Profit:  RM1.51 billion +10% YoY Revenue:  RM12.96 billion +2% YoY Service Revenue:  RM10.91 billion +1.1% YoY EBIT:  RM2.67 billion +16% YoY Capex:  RM1.57 billion Total 2025 Dividends:  14.70 sen per share (vs 14.30 sen in 2024) Subscriber & Integration Update Subscribers:  20.6 million Net addition:  196,000 users Network modernisation:  90%+ complete Retail transformation: 60+ own stores refreshed 300+ partner stores ~⅔ refurbished CEO Albern Murty s...

Quick Summary Three stocks flagged with positive momentum Four stocks showed negative momentum signals Signals are based on  volume and price build-up , not buy/sell calls Momentum trades are typically  short-lived Positive Momentum Stocks Advance Information Marketing Bhd  (AIM) Unchanged at 6 sen Flagged due to  volume surge despite flat price Ralco Corporation Bhd  (RALCO) +1 sen (+1%) to RM1.01 Syarikat Takaful Malaysia Keluarga Bhd  (TAKAFUL) +3 sen (+0.88%) to RM3.42 These counters are seeing  stronger-than-usual buying activity . Negative Momentum Stocks APM Automotive Holdings Bhd  (APM) +4 sen (+1.18%) to RM3.43 British American Tobacco (Malaysia) Bhd  (BAT) +67 sen (+12.25%) to RM6.14 Bintai Kinden Corporation Bhd  (BINTAI) +0.5 sen (+5%) to 10.5 sen Milux Corporation Bhd  (MILUX) +3.5 sen (+6.86%) to 54.5 sen Despite price gains in some names, the algorithm detected  volume patterns suggesting weakening momentum . Ho...