Tag: Equities
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KLCI component stocks aren’t the bluest of chips for GLICs + KNM’s last stand
Introduction: The GLICs at the Core of Bursa Malaysia Government-linked investment companies, or GLICs, form the bedrock of the Malaysian equity market. They account for roughly a quarter of the market capitalisation on Bursa Malaysia, guiding capital flows and signaling confidence—or concern—to other investors. While they are long-term backstops for growth, their influence also shapes…
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PSX Rises on Geopolitical Optimism and Earnings Speculation
Market turns higher amid geopolitical optimism The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) extended gains on Friday as investors basked in a brighter risk environment. Trading activity picked up after reports suggested that Pakistan and Afghanistan had agreed to uphold a ceasefire, a development viewed by market participants as reducing near-term regional tensions. The prospect of a…
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ASX Surges to New High as Unemployment Jump Revives Bet on Rate Cuts
ASX Reaches a Leap Forward on Jobs Data The Australian share market jumped to a fresh record, supported by a surprising twist in the jobs data that revived expectations for further Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) rate cuts. The S&P/ASX 200 surged through intraday trading and closed at a new peak, underscoring how a weaker…
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LG Electronics IPO Live Updates: GMP Signals 33% Listing Pop Ahead of Market Debut
LG Electronics IPO Live Updates: What GMP Is signaling about the listing The latest market chatter around LG Electronics’ maiden public offer in India centers on the GMP (grey market premium) ranging between 30% and 33%. If this holds, the expected listing price could land in the Rs. 1,480 to Rs. 1,516 band versus an…
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Stock Market Today: Dow Futures Jump as Trump Signals Easing Tone on China Amid Tariff Debate
Market Snapshot: Dow Futures Rally on Hopes for a Negotiated China Deal U.S. stock futures pointed to a positive open as investors parsed signals from Washington and Beijing about the ongoing tariff saga with China. Dow Jones futures surged, while S&P 500 and Nasdaq contracts showed meaningful gains, underscoring a cautious optimism that a negotiated…
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Before the Bell: Key Insights for Canadian Investors
Global Market Trends As the trading day approaches, global markets are experiencing an upward trend. Investors are optimistic, anticipating that the upcoming U.S. inflation data will show results that are mild enough to encourage the Federal Reserve to implement a rate cut next week. This optimism is partly fueled by the expectation of further cuts…