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Market Daily Report: Bursa Malaysia's Key Index Ends At Intraday High

KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia's key index closed at an intraday high today, supported by continued buying interest even as renewed geopolitical tensions and a weaker overnight lead from Wall Street following the US Federal Reserve's (Fed) decision to stand pat on interest rates weighed on broader sentiment. The Fed has decided to hold rates steady for the fifth consecutive meeting, with the Federal Funds Rate unchanged between 3.50 per cent and 3.75 per cent. At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose 4.84 points to 1,720.40 from yesterday’s close of 1,715.56. The benchmark index, which opened 1.14 points lower at 1,714.42, hit its lowest level of 1,710.69 in early trade before gaining momentum for the rest of the day. However, the broader market was negative with losers outpacing gainers 581 to 411, while 612 counters were unchanged, 1,173 untraded, and 87 suspended. Turnover declined to 2.49 billion units valued at RM2.25 billion from ...

Netflix Reportedly Exploring Bid for Warner Bros Discovery

\Netflix is reportedly  exploring a potential bid  for  Warner Bros Discovery’s studio and streaming business , marking what could be one of the most significant media acquisitions in recent years, according to Reuters. Netflix Evaluates Strategic Acquisition Sources familiar with the matter said Netflix has  retained investment bank Moelis & Co  — the same adviser that guided  Skydance Media’s successful acquisition of Paramount Global  — to assess the potential offer. The streaming giant has also been  granted access to Warner Bros Discovery’s data room , allowing it to review the company’s financials in detail before making a formal bid. Both Netflix and Warner Bros Discovery declined to comment on the development. Potential Game-Changer for Netflix Acquiring Warner Bros’ studio assets would give Netflix ownership of  some of Hollywood’s most valuable franchises , including  Harry Potter  and  DC Comics , along with...

Microsoft Draws $130 Million Bullish Option Bet Despite Stock Pullback

Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT)  saw a massive  $130 million bullish options trade  on Thursday — a sign of investor confidence in the tech giant’s long-term AI potential, even as its shares slipped  2.8%  after earnings. Big Bet on Microsoft’s Future An investor snapped up  30,000 call options  giving the right to buy  3 million Microsoft shares  at  $500  by  Jan 16, 2026 . The trade represented  over 98% of total option volume  and was nearly  3x the open interest  at the time. Despite the stock dip, this  aggressive call buying  underscores market belief that Microsoft’s AI strategy will deliver strong returns ahead. AI Spending Surges as Cloud Demand Soars Microsoft reported that  capital expenditures (CapEx)  — including finance lease assets —  jumped 75% YoY  to  $34.9 billion  in its fiscal first quarter ended Sept. 30. That figure came in  16% higher than analys...

Amazon Earnings Review | The AWS Engine Is Roaring Again

Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN)  delivered a stronger-than-expected third-quarter performance, powered by a  20% surge in AWS revenue  — the  fastest growth in three years . The upbeat results pushed the stock up as much as  13% after hours , reaffirming investor confidence in the company’s AI-driven growth story. Key Highlights at a Glance Revenue:  $180.2 billion (+13% YoY) — beating analysts’ $177.8 billion estimate Operating Income:  $17.4 billion (flat YoY), or  $21.7 billion excluding one-off charges Net Income:  $21.2 billion vs. $15.3 billion last year EPS:  $1.95 vs. $1.58 expected AWS Growth:  +20% YoY to $33.0 billion — beating forecasts and driving earnings surprise Stock Movement:  +13% after-hours; current  P/E ratio above 33x AWS Fuels the Growth Engine AWS remains Amazon’s biggest profit driver, contributing  two-thirds of total operating income . Revenue:  $33.0 billion (+20% YoY) — vs. $32.42 billion expe...