CSCSTEL: Core Earnings Outperform on Cost Controls, Investment Bank Upgrades Recommendation

Investment Bank Research Summary CSCSTEL: Core Earnings Outperform on Cost Controls, Investment Bank Upgrades Recommendation Investment Bank TA SECURITIES TP (Target Price) RM1.23 (+16.0%) Last Traded RM1.06 Recommendation BUY A prominent steel sector player’s core earnings for the first half of fiscal year 2025 (1HFY25) largely met analysts’ expectations, reaching RM27.6 million, or 54.6% of…

CIMB: Strong Core Performance Sustains Earnings, Positive Outlook Despite FX Headwinds

Financial News Report CIMB: Strong Core Performance Sustains Earnings, Positive Outlook Despite FX Headwinds Investment Bank TA SECURITIES TP (Target Price) RM0.25 (+25.0%) Last Traded RM0.20 Recommendation BUY CIMB Group reported 6MFY25 results that met expectations, driven by stable net interest margin (NIM), resilient asset quality, and well-managed operating expenses. Despite a 0.9% year-on-year decline…

GAMUDA: Major Contract Win Boosts Order Book, Outlook Steady

Financial News Report GAMUDA: Major Contract Win Boosts Order Book, Outlook Steady Investment Bank PublicInvest Research TP (Target Price) RM6.20 (+11.5%) Last Traded RM5.56 Recommendation Outperform A leading construction firm has secured a significant RM2.1 billion contract to build two data centre blocks. This substantial award is for Eco World Development Group’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Quantum…

TM: Telecommunications Group Posts Expected Profit Amid Revenue Softness, Buy Rating Affirmed

Financial News Report TM: Telecommunications Group Posts Expected Profit Amid Revenue Softness, Buy Rating Affirmed Investment Bank TA SECURITIES TP (Target Price) RM8.30 (+18.2%) Last Traded RM7.02 Recommendation BUY A leading telecommunications group reported core profit for the first half of FY25 (IHFY25) that was largely in line with market expectations. This performance, achieved despite…

TCHONG: Automotive Group Reports In-Line Q2 Results Amid Persistent Challenges, ‘SELL’ Rating Maintained

Automotive Group Q2 Results Review TCHONG: Automotive Group Reports In-Line Q2 Results Amid Persistent Challenges, ‘SELL’ Rating Maintained Investment Bank MBSB RESEARCH TP (Target Price) RM0.34 (-41.4%) Last Traded RM0.58 Recommendation SELL MBSB Research reported that Tan Chong Motor Holdings Berhad’s 2QFY25 results aligned with market expectations, with the automotive group continuing to navigate a…

CIMB: Financial Group Delivers Solid Half-Year Results, Buy Rating Affirmed

Financial News Report CIMB: Financial Group Delivers Solid Half-Year Results, Buy Rating Affirmed Investment Bank TA SECURITIES TP (Target Price) RM8.45 (+13.7%) Last Traded RM7.43 Recommendation BUY A prominent financial conglomerate reported a 1HFY25 net profit of RM3,862 million, marking a slight 0.9% year-on-year contraction. Despite this minor dip, the results were well within expectations,…

CIMB: Steady Earnings and Strategic Loan Optimisation Drive ‘Buy’ Recommendation

“`html Financial News Report CIMB: Steady Earnings and Strategic Loan Optimisation Drive ‘Buy’ Recommendation Investment Bank MBSB RESEARCH TP (Target Price) RM8.22 (+10.6%) Last Traded RM7.43 Recommendation BUY MBSB Research has maintained its “BUY” recommendation for CIMB Group Holdings Berhad, with an unchanged target price of RM8.22. The investment bank noted a decent set of…

KIMLUN: Construction Firm Exceeds Expectations on Robust Performance, Forecasts Upgraded

“`html Financial News Report KIMLUN: Construction Firm Exceeds Expectations on Robust Performance, Forecasts Upgraded Investment Bank TA SECURITIES TP (Target Price) RM0.25 (+25.0%) Last Traded RM0.20 Recommendation BUY Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB) has maintained its “BUY” recommendation for a construction and precast concrete solutions provider, following a robust second quarter and an upgrade to…

IOI: Diversified Plan Supports Palm Oil Producer Amid Sector Headwinds

“`html Financial News Report IOI: Diversified Plan Supports Palm Oil Producer Amid Sector Headwinds Investment Bank TA SECURITIES TP (Target Price) RM0.25 (+25.0%) Last Traded RM0.20 Recommendation BUY A recent investment bank briefing has reaffirmed confidence in the upstream growth prospects of a major palm oil producer, despite ongoing weaknesses observed in its resource-based manufacturing…