SUNCON (5263): Data Center Boom Powers Construction Outlook Despite Chip Freeze Concerns

SUNCON (5263): Data Center Boom Powers Construction Outlook Despite Chip Freeze Concerns Summary (TL;DR): Research Firm: RHB-OSK Investment Bank Subject: SUNCON / SUNCON (5263) Core Rating: BUY Target Price / Top Picks: MYR 6.80 One-Liner: Despite potential US chip restrictions, Sunway Construction is poised to benefit significantly from continued data center investments by US tech…

MAYBANK (1155): Unlocking Super Growth in Key Strategic Segments

MAYBANK (1155): Unlocking Super Growth in Key Strategic Segments Summary (TL;DR): Research Firm: TA Investment Bank Subject: MAYBANK / MAYBANK (1155) Core Rating: BUY Target Price / Top Picks: MYR 11.40 One-Liner: Maybank is poised for “super growth” by strategically focusing on high-potential segments like Group Wealth Management, Mid-Market, and Global Market – FX Sales…

IOICORP (1961): Navigating Upstream Gains Amidst Downstream Headwinds

IOICORP (1961): Navigating Upstream Gains Amidst Downstream Headwinds Summary (TL;DR): Research Firm: AMINVEST Investment Bank Subject: IOICORP / IOICORP (1961) Core Rating: HOLD Target Price / Top Picks: MYR 4.05 One-Liner: IOICORP’s ‘Hold’ rating reflects a challenging outlook for its downstream oleochemical business, which is expected to temper gains from robust upstream palm oil production….

NEXG (5216): Securing Future Growth with Extended Government Contracts

NEXG (5216): Securing Future Growth with Extended Government Contracts Summary (TL;DR): Research Firm: RHB Investment Bank Subject: NEXG / NEXG (5216) Core Rating: BUY Target Price / Top Picks: MYR 0.48 One-Liner: NexG’s sustained success in securing crucial government contract extensions for e-Passport and MyKad solutions, alongside maintenance services, underpins its stable earnings outlook. Report…

MALAKOF (5264): Powering Up with Enhanced CRESS Adoption and New Tariffs

MALAKOF (5264): Powering Up with Enhanced CRESS Adoption and New Tariffs Summary (TL;DR): Research Firm: TA Investment Bank Subject: MALAKOF / MALAKOF (5264) Core Rating: BUY Target Price / Top Picks: MYR 1.08 One-Liner: The new electricity tariff structure and potential carbon pricing are set to significantly enhance the attractiveness of Corporate Renewable Energy Supply…

PANTECH (5125): Riding Global Export Waves and Automation for Growth

PANTECH (5125): Riding Global Export Waves and Automation for Growth Summary (TL;DR): Research Firm: PHILLIP Investment Bank Subject: PANTECH / PANTECH (5125) Core Rating: BUY Target Price / Top Picks: MYR 0.89 One-Liner: Pantech is poised for growth driven by resilient export demand, new market expansions, and operational efficiency gains from automation, supported by an…

MAYBANK (1155): Strategic Shift to Capital-Light Growth Drives BUY Rating

MAYBANK (1155): Strategic Shift to Capital-Light Growth Drives BUY Rating Summary (TL;DR): Research Firm: RHB Investment Bank Subject: MAYBANK / MAYBANK (1155) Core Rating: BUY Target Price / Top Picks: MYR 10.90 One-Liner: Maybank’s ‘Super Growth’ strategy, focusing on capital-light, non-interest income streams like wealth management, mid-market, and FX sales, positions it for robust earnings…

SLVEST (0215): Navigating ASEAN’s Green Energy Grid – A Hold Stance

SLVEST (0215): Navigating ASEAN’s Green Energy Grid – A Hold Stance Summary (TL;DR): Research Firm: AMINVEST Investment Bank Subject: SLVEST / SLVEST (0215) Core Rating: HOLD Target Price / Top Picks: MYR 1.90 One-Liner: SLVEST’s “Hold” rating is maintained due to current valuation, despite the long-term potential of ASEAN’s green electricity trading, which faces hurdles…

MAYBANK (1155): Maybank’s “Super Growth” Strategy Targets Capital-Light Non-Interest Income Boom

MAYBANK (1155): Maybank’s “Super Growth” Strategy Targets Capital-Light Non-Interest Income Boom Summary (TL;DR): Research Firm: RHB Investment Bank Subject: MAYBANK / MAYBANK (1155) Core Rating: BUY Target Price / Top Picks: MYR 10.90 One-Liner: Maybank’s ‘Super Growth’ investor day highlights capital-light non-interest income drivers from wealth management, mid-market, and global FX sales, reinforcing its defensive…