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Why some stock markets perform and others don’t … and ideas to improve
The most illiquid stocks are, often, also those with the lowest free float.
December 07, 2023
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Who is behind the last-minute push-up of stock prices?
Interestingly, this trading pattern is quite unique to the Malaysian market.
August 11, 2022
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Understand the causes to treat the symptoms
Easy, short-term remedies without addressing underlying problems have long-term consequences that ultimately compound the pain.
June 09, 2022
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Addressing structural weakness for Bursa’s underperformance
It is likely that political uncertainty in Malaysia is keeping many foreign investors away.
January 15, 2021
Malaysia
Glove makers increasingly pull their weight on the KLCI
For very 100 dollars coming to KLCI Index, about 20 dollars are going to go into glove makers.
October 16, 2020
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Manic sensationalisation of the coronavirus
SINGAPORE (Feb 14): Over the past few weeks, we have been bombarded with blow-by-blow accounts of the coronavirus outbreak.
February 14, 2020
Malaysia
Malaysia's stock market is Asia's only loser of 2019
KUALA LUMPUR/SINGAPORE (Mar 12): The euphoria following Malaysia’s historic election last May has faded, leaving its stock market as Asia’s only one in the red this year.
March 12, 2019
Malaysia
Once among Asia's highlights, Malaysian stocks now set for two-year low
SINGAPORE (Dec 18): Just months ago, Malaysian stocks were among Asia’s highlights. Now they’re heading for some of the biggest monthly losses in the region.
December 18, 2018