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FBM KLCI holds firm above 1,700
KUALA LUMPUR: The return of foreign funds to blue chips on Bursa Malaysia could keep the FBM KLCI at multi-year highs, although the recent surge in prices and overbought conditions […]
Japan’s Nikkei hits record high on loose policy hopes, weaker yen
TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average rose to a record high on Wednesday, buoyed by hopes for more fiscal stimulus following a report last week that the government might call a […]
Ringgit opens lower against US$ but higher vs major currencies
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar on Wednesday but higher against major currencies amid mixed market sentiment driven by geopolitical risk and Trump’s ongoing pressure on […]
Global EV sales growth likely to slow after 20% jump in rocky 2025, research firm says
GLOBAL EV registrations grew 20% last year but are likely to lose pace in 2026, data showed on Wednesday, as a slowdown in China and a relaxation of electrification targets […]
Wall St falls with financials amid credit-card rate plan concern
US stocks ended lower on Tuesday, led by a drop in financial shares as comments from JPMorgan executives added to worries about US President Donald Trump’s recent proposal for a cap on […]
Oil prices rise on potential Iran supply disruption
Oil prices surged by more than 2% on Tuesday as the prospect of disruptions to Iranian crude exports overshadowed possible increased supply from Venezuela. Read full story Date: 14 January, […]
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KUALA LUMPUR: Here is a recap of the announcements that made headlines in Corporate Malaysia. Read full story Date: 14 January, 2026 8:08 am Source: thestar.com.my
Medtronic partners with Neuralink rival Precision for brain tech
Medtronic Plc is partnering with brain implant company Precision Neuroscience Corp in a deal that will give the medical device maker access to neural data it can use to develop […]
Pfizer CEO plans for soaring market for obesity drugs
Pfizer is preparing for a consumer market for obesity drugs on par with the booming business it saw after it launched erectile dysfunction drug Viagra in 1998, chief executive officer […]
American monetary policy well positioned
Federal Reserve (Fed) Bank of New York president John Williams says he expects a healthy economy in 2026 and indicated he sees no near-term reason to cut interest rates. Read […]