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.
Streaming Giant’s Plot Twist As Squid Game Season 3 hits screens this Friday, Netflix itself is entering its own “Season 3” — and the stakes are higher than ever. It’s not just about binge-watching anymore — it’s about monetizing, diversifying, and navigating regulatory hurdles. What’s New in Season 3 for Netflix? Ad-supported plans gaining traction globally, now in 12 countries. Live content & experiences like Squid Game: The Challenge and Netflix House (theme park-style venues). International expansion in Spain (US$1B content budget) and Africa (Canal+ partnership). External payments to bypass Apple’s 30% cut — boosting margin. Financial Highlights Revenue: from US$44.1B to US$48.8B by 2026 EBITDA: rising from US$13.5B to US$15.6B EPS: +20% this year But Here’s the Twist: Tariff Risk A proposed 100% U.S. tariff on foreign content could hammer Netflix’s model — more than half its hits a...