KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened firmer against the US dollar on Friday, supported by sustained optimism over a potential shift in US monetary policy and improving sentiment toward emerging-market currencies.

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Liquefied natural gas developments, data centres and new airport terminals are among the major US infrastructure projects bankrolled by Chinese state-owned entities.

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Genting Malaysia Bhd's (GenM) net profit dropped 79% year-on-year (y-o-y) for the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2025 (3Q25) to RM119.7mil, mainly due to lower foreign-exchange (forex) gains. This translated to an earnings per share of 2.11 sen.

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The YTL Group of companies saw mildly positive results across its business segments for the first quarter ended Sept 30 (1Q26).

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Dagang NeXchange Bhd (Dnex), through its subsidiary OGPC Sdn Bhd, has been awarded a proof of concept (POC) contract by PETRONAS Dagangan Bhd (PetDag) for comprehensive station equipment full service maintenance.

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UEM Sunrise Bhd posted a 19.6% decline in net profit to RM18.49mil for the third quarter ended Sept 30 from RM22.99mil a year ago dragged by higher finance costs and income tax expenses, partly offset by improved operating margins and increased contrib...

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Malakoff Corp Bhd expects challenges to impact the overall performance for the financial year ending Dec 31, 2025, taking into consideration the impact from Tanjung Bin Energy Sdn Bhd's (TBE) fire incident.

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OSK Holdings Bhd's net profit rose to RM152.18mil in the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2025 (3Q25) from RM137.24mil in 3Q24.

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Axiata Group Bhd has posted a net loss of RM27.4mil for the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2025 (3Q25), from a net profit of RM976.7mil a year ago, mainly dragged by an impairment of goodwill totalling RM213.4mil during the quarter.

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Strong capital and liquidity positions are expected to provide support for the local banking industry to withstand any potential shocks in the economy, says RHB Bank Bhd, while Malaysia's monetary policy stance is likely to be dependent on external fac...

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Upstream operations have supported Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's (KLK) financial year ended Sept 30, 2025 (FY25) performance, but analysts say persistent challenges in its downstream manufacturing segment continue to cloud the group's earnings outlook.

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Sime Darby Bhd expects its diversified portfolio will continue to show its resilience as geopolitical and trade tensions keep business conditions subdued.

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IJM Corp Bhd saw its net profit slipping 11.4% to RM65.8mil for the second quarter ended Sept 30, 2025 (2Q26) mainly due to unrealised foreign exchange losses and lower earnings from the property and port segments.

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Tuju Setia Bhd has secured a RM54mil contract to serve as the main contractor for the construction of a purpose-built factory in Bandar Bukit Raja, Klang.

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Pulau Indah Power Plant Sdn Bhd (PIPP), a 75% owned subsidiary of Worldwide Holdings Bhd (WHB), has issued RM2.76bil in sukuk wakalah to fund the long-term financing of its 1,200MW combined cycle gas turbine power plant in Selangor.

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QL Resources Bhd has posted a lower net profit of RM116.23mil for the second quarter of financial year 2026, ended Sept 30, 2025 (2Q26), down from RM128.28mil.

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China's industrial enterprises see their earnings drop for the first time in three months, adding to evidence that the world's second-largest economy is losing steam. 

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Asahi Group Holdings Ltd expects its financial results to be delayed by more than 50 days after the end of the fiscal year, following a crippling cyberattack.  

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AMMB Holdings Bhd's first half financial year ending March 31, 2026 (1H26) results slightly beat some analysts' expectations but generally came in line with consensus.

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The palm oil sector is expected to remain stable by 2026 in line with the rebound in soybean oil prices that will narrow the large price gap between the two oils, says Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

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Property developer Mah Sing Group Bhd, which made a net profit of RM66.3mil for its third quarter ended Sept 30, 10.3% higher compared to a net profit of RM60.1mil for the same period a year earlier, says the domestic property market is expected to rem...

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Analysts are upbeat about Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd's latest contract win as it will boost the group's order book and lift its earnings in the near term.

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Hong Leong Bank Bhd (HLB) has signalled a positive start to its financial year, with first-quarter results for the period ended Sept 30, 2025 (1Q26) reflecting resilience in both lending and non-interest income despite persistent global uncertainties.

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Energy solutions provider Wasco Bhd's near-term earnings may be weighed down by softer associate contributions and slower order book replenishment, analysts say.

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IHH Healthcare Bhd is expected to deliver a stronger quarter-on-quarter financial performance in the fourth quarter of this year (4Q25) led primarily by its Singapore and Turkiye operations.

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