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.
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...