ISTANBUL: AirAsia X Bhd (AAX) aims to strengthen its global footprint by tapping into new markets, expanding its fleet, and exploring second-tier cities next year as international travel demand continues to climb.

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WTI OIL prices were heading for weekly gains of close to 2% in early trading on Friday, supported by an expected Federal Reserve interest rate cut, escalating U.S.-Venezuela tensions and stalled peace talks in Moscow.

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KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened firmer on Friday at around RM4.10 to the US dollar, with improving fiscal conditions supporting investor sentiment toward the local currency.

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KUALA LUMPUR: Sentiment on the local stock market remains weak after two straight losing sessions as the final month of 2025 has provided few domestic trading catalysts.

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KUALA LUMPUR: Here is a recap of the announcements that made headlines in Corporate Malaysia.

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US stocks closed near the unchanged mark on Thursday, as investors weighed a report on the labour market and other economic data, while equities drew support from elevated hopes for a Federal Reserve interest-rate cut next week.

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DRB-Hicom Bhd has announced that the proposed acquisition amount for the entire equity interest in aerospace company Spirit Aerosystems Malaysia Sdn Bhd (Spirit MY), will be US$110.62mil or about RM454.87mil.

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Majestic Gen Sdn Bhd has acquired three adjoining parcels of freehold land along Jalan Anson here for RM75mil.

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Economists and foreign exchange (forex) watchers continue to be bullish on the prospects of the ringgit heading into 2026, as the local note strengthened to RM4.11 against the US dollar yesterday, its strongest level in more than 14 months vis-a-vis th...

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United Asiapac Energy Bhd is eyeing a listing on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia.

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Paragon Globe Bhd is disposing of a parcel of freehold land measuring 5.4451 ha in Johor Baru to GSP Automotive Malaysia Sdn Bhd for RM64.47mil.

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Optimax Holdings Bhd has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Universiti Malaya-Wales (UM-Wales) to develop a management trainee programme for graduates.

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Pharmaniaga Bhd is acquiring a single storey factory with a two-storey office within the Kota Kinabalu Industrial Park in Sabah from Yang Guang Furniture (Sarawak) Sdn Bhd, for RM26mil.

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Haily Group Bhd has secured a RM42.85mil construction contract to build 187 double-storey terrace houses and a Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) substation in Bandar Putra, Senai, Johor.

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Mulpha International Bhd's chief executive officer (CEO) Gregory David Shaw has announced his retirement, with effect from Dec 5.

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Bursa Malaysia has publicly reprimanded, imposed a fine of RM48,000 and suspended Hazni Othman for five months as a registered person of Bursa Malaysia.

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After the "unexciting" third-quarter earnings, MBSB Research cautions that the Malaysian oil and gas sector offers less upside in the future, amid crude oil price weakness that is likely here to stay.

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Malaysia's gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to expand by 4.6% in 2026, supported by improving external demand despite a slight moderation in domestic activity, says CGS International (CGSI) Research.

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A constructive outlook for crude palm oil (CPO) prices over the near to medium term has resulted in analysts maintaining an "overweight" stance on the plantation sector.

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While Spritzer Bhd's fundamentals remain solid, its valuation is stretched which presents an opportunity for investors to take profit on the stock, according to MBSB Research.

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Energy services company Wasco Bhd's earnings outlook has been bolstered by its recent job replenishments in its engineering division amid lukewarm prospects in the energy sector, analysts say.

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Bearish supply demand fundamentals in the edible oils market could weigh on the price of crude palm oil (CPO) in 2026, according to MARC Ratings.

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Gagasan Nadi Cergas Bhd has secured approval from shareholders to acquire a 69.4% stake in Konsortium PAE Sepakat Sdn Bhd (KPSSB), a concessionaire that manages student hostels, for RM127.3mil.

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India's clean-energy producers have flagged the lack of effective weather forecasting models in the country, as the power regulator proposes stricter rules on how closely developers must adhere to their grid supply commitments.

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