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Currently, institutional investors—such as pension funds, asset management companies, and sovereign wealth funds—hold a significant portion of shares listed on Bursa Malaysia.
The Nikkei’s rise was largely driven by strong performances in tech stocks, particularly those with significant exposure to overseas markets.
Alibaba's strategic move toward a dual primary listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange is generating major market interest, particularly regarding its potential inclusion in the Hong Kong Stock Connect program.
Economists believe that Japan's inflation figures are largely driven by external factors, such as the yen's depreciation and high global energy prices, rather than domestic demand.
The surge was primarily driven by strong performances in the financial sector, which climbed 1.24%, and the infrastructure and agriculture sectors, both of which also saw notable increases.
During the trading session, the Nikkei surged by over 2% before settling at its final figure. The broader Topix index also experienced gains, rising 1.1% to end the day at 2,670.54. The upward movement in the Nikkei was driven by domestic tech stocks tracking their U.S. counterparts higher, contributing to the overall positive performance of the benchmark index.
GCT Semiconductor’s partnership with Samsung Electronics includes developing advanced 4G and 5G chipsets, aiming to enhance market adoption. Despite a year marked by a 66% drop in stock value, the collaboration is expected to boost GCT’s technology and market presence.
The shift in investor focus is significant. Data from the Korea Securities Depository indicates that Korean investors' net capital inflow into U.S. stocks reached $12.3 billion in the first four months of 2024, a dramatic increase compared to previous years.
Hindustan Zinc's recent profit growth and increased zinc sales have buoyed its share price, which has surged 84 per cent this year. Vedanta’s decision to offload a 2.6 per cent stake is part of its broader strategy to manage debt and optimize investments.
Yangzijiang Shipbuilding reported a robust 77% increase in profit for the six months ending June 30, reaching 3.1 billion yuan (S$572 million). Revenue for the period also saw a substantial rise of 15%, totaling 13 billion yuan. The company's strong performance was underpinned by a record-high order backlog, which DBS Bank analyst Ho Pei Hwa cites as a key factor for sustained earnings visibility through 2026. Hwa’s research note highlights the shipbuilder’s strategic shift towards cleaner vessel technologies, such as dual-fuel container ships and gas carriers, which now make up approximately 70% of its order book. This pivot is expected to attract further interest from Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) funds,
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