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Market News on 16 JUL 2024 US Stocks Rise as ‘Trump Trades’ Take Hold, Small-Caps Rally (Bloomberg) Powell indicates Fed won’t wait until inflation is down to 2% before cutting rates (CNBC) Powell says he will stay at Fed through end of term as chair (Reuters) China's Q2 GDP grows 4.7% y/y, below forecast (Reuters) China's economy falters, raises pressure for more stimulus (Reuters) Semiconductor Industry Poised For Growth, Supported By Advancements In AI, Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association (MSIA) Survey Says (Business Today) E-invoice implementation will not impact overall vehicle sales this year - Miti (The Star) Citaglobal to set up SPV with China govt-linked unit for green energy projects in Pahang (The Edge) MGRC inks collaboration on genetic screening services (The Star) Datasonic shares rise on 10-year passport extension news (The Edge) WCT clinches another Kwasa Land contract worth RM214m (The Edge) SMI’s substantial shareholder Mah Sau Cheong sues Techbase, YB Ventures over alleged share manipulation (The Edge) Econframe scraps plans to acquire 70% stake in industrial property builder (The Edge) MMAG ventures into Cambodia to expand regional cargo operations (The Malaysian Reserve) UUE Holdings gets RM27m underground cable contracts (The Edge) Advancecon inks JV with Perak govt to develop centralised labour quarters (The Edge) Reservoir Link unit likely to list on Nasdaq in 3Q (The Star) PTT Synergy proposes one-for-one bonus issue (The Edge) Elridge Energy signs underwriting agreement with KAF for ACE Market IPO (The Edge) KHPT gets green light to list on ACE Market (The Star) TMK Chemical, controlled by youngest Lee brother of KLK, files for Main Market IPO (The Edge) Monday, 15 Jul 2024 Entitlement Announcement 5:07PM CRG Interim Dividend 5:04PM XOX-PA Adjustment 5:04PM XOX Share Consolidation

Market News on 15 JUL 2024 Wall Street closes higher on bets for Fed rate cut (Reuters) US producer price data points to subsiding inflation pressures (Reuters) Morning Bid: Trump shooting overshadows markets, China GDP in spotlight (Reuters) Theta Edge now says RM673.8 mil 'investment' for new IoT project is actually opex (The Edge) REDtone now fourth-largest shareholder in Theta Edge after raising stake to 7.12% (The Edge) Kimlun forms JVco with Singapore’s Astaka to build serviced apartments in JB (The Edge) EPF emerges as Johor Plantations’ (JPG) substantial shareholder, with 8.9% stake (The Edge) Toyo Ventures’ Song Hau 2 RM4.6 Billion Loan Facility Terminated (Business Today) Radiant Globaltech (RGTECH) to acquire 80% stake in IT firm for RM52.5m (The Edge) CAB’s food-producing business to start ops soon (The Star) Uzma Berhad's Subsidiary Expresses Interest In Sale And Purchase Of Hydrocarbon Fuel (Business Today) JAKS Resources partners with Chinese firm to bid for 500MWac solar PV plants under LSS5 programme (The Edge) Minetech Resources Wins RM4.05 Million Banting Industrial City Contract (Business Today) Tafi Secures RM207 Million Armani KPF2 Construction And Development Contract (Business Today) Nestcon aims to raise RM27m via private placement to repay bank borrowings (The Edge) KNM gets six-month extension to submit PN17 regularisation plan (The Edge) Well Chip Group’s IPO Shares Oversubscribed 12.87 Times (Business Today) TopVision files for ACE Market IPO to raise funds, transfer listing from LEAP Market (The Edge)

Market News on 12 JULY 2024 Nasdaq tumbles despite soft CPI data, Nvidia falls 5.6% (Investing.com) U.S. inflation falls 0.1% in June from prior month, helping case for lower rates (CNBC) BNM Decides To Keep OPR At 3% Longer (Business Today) KL-HSR Proposals Presented To Prime Minister (Business Today) JP Morgan Upgrades Malaysia’s Rating To ‘Neutral’ (Business Today) Building Materials: Unit Price Index For Cement, Steel Records Marginal Increase in June: DOSM (Business Today) Hextar Capital (HEXCAP) Secures RM97 Million Student Hostel Project In Kelantan (Business Today) Maxland Considers Acquiring 80% Stake In Go Automobile (Business Today) BM Greentech Joins Forces With Plus Xnergy’s Via RM110 Million Acquisition (Business Today) BM Greentech proposes one-for-four bonus issue of warrants (The Edge) Aneka Jaringan Subsidiary Awarded RM53 Million Piles Works Contract For New Logistic Hub (Business Today) Keyfield Passes KH1 To Helms Geomarine For Extended Charter (Business Today) Catcha Diversifies Into LNG Post RM2.8 Billion Deal With Crown LNG (Business Today) Astro subsidiaries face RM735m tax dispute with IRB (Malaysian Reserve) Pesona Metro acquires 51% stake in property developer to diversify business (The Edge) Asia Poly (ASIAPLY) buys stake in director’s company to jump onto data centre bandwagon (The Edge) G3 Global secures 30-year concession to develop migrant worker dorms in Maldives (The Edge) Shin Yang's controlling Ling family injects East Malaysia car dealership business into group for RM144.5 mil (The Edge) Sime Darby Property (SIMEPROP) forms joint venture with GSPARX to carry out rooftop solar projects (The Edge) BWYS’ 51.3 million IPO shares to public oversubscribed by 49 times (The Edge) Sabah-based steel products manufacturer Colform Group files for ACE Market IPO (The Edge) Electrical services firm CBH Engineering files for ACE Market IPO (The Edge) Thursday, 11 Jul 2024 Entitlement Announcement 5:16PM ATLAN First Interim Dividend

Market News on 11 JULY 2024 S&P 500 closes above 5,600 for the first time, lifted by gains in Big Tech (CNBC) Powell says Fed will cut rates when ready, regardless of political calendar (Reuters) TSMC Q2 revenue jumps on AI boost, handily beats market forecasts (Reuters) China June consumer inflation misses forecasts amid anaemic demand (Reuters) China announces more short-selling curbs to stabilise stocks (Reuters) OPEC Data Show Oil-Cut Laggards Still Exceeding Supply Limits (Bloomberg) Malaysia aims to finalise special economic zone (SEZ) deal with Singapore in September (The Star) Yuwang Emerges As Substantial Shareholder In Nextgreen Global (NGGB) (Business Today) Econpile (M) Awarded RM26.5 Million Earthworks, Piling And Sub-Structure Works For Condo Project (Business Today) KAB Shareholders Appointed As EA Technique Executive Directors (Business Today) MoF Clarifies BlackRock’s Non-Involvement In MAHB Stake Sale (Business Today) Annum Bhd’s Subsidiary Awarded RM53.2 Million Labour And Machineries Contract By Kacon Construction (Business Today) JAG, Mitsubishi Studying On Possible Household Appliance Recycling Business (Business Today) Agmo Holdings Secures Strategic Integration Partnership With MyDigital ID (Business Today) Sarawak Cable Informs Of Being Placed Under Judicial Management (Business Today) AppAsia Aligns With CMSC To Create Additional Income Stream (Business Today) Dolphin International Proposes SSA Variation, Private Placement, Name Change (Business Today) Scomi Energy aborts latest regularisation plan involving Dhaya Maju founder's entry as major shareholder (The Edge) LFE Corp secures RM15 mil sub-contract in Selangor (The Edge) Haily proposes one-for-one bonus issue with free warrants (The Edge) QL Resources proposes one-for-two bonus issue (The Edge) Sabah-based builder Azam Jaya files for Main Market IPO (The Edge) Air fragrance maker Vanzo files for ACE Market IPO to raise funds for retail expansion, marketing (The Edge) Sorento Capital gets nod from Bursa for ACE Market IPO (The Edge) Construction services firm Wawasan Dengkil files for ACE Market IPO (The Edge) Wednesday, 10 Jul 2024 Entitlement Announcement 6:14PM EUROSP Special Dividend

Market News on 10 JULY 2024 S&P 500 and Nasdaq notch record highs as Nvidia gains (Reuters) Powell flags cooling labor market as emerging risk as Fed moves closer to cuts (Investing.com) Fed Chair Powell says holding rates high for too long could jeopardize economic growth (CNBC) US Treasury's Yellen: China AI investment restrictions are narrowly targeted (Reuters) Bank Negara to open licences to digital insurers that meet its requirements (The Star) MISC Says No Development For Disclosure Over Stake Buy In Bumi Armada (Business Today) CTOS Wins Appeal Against High Court Ruling (Business Today) Vestland (VLB) Awarded KB-KK Expressway Earthwork Worth RM195 Million (Business Today) Tex Cycle (P2) Partners Econas Resource To Energy To Improve Scheduled Waste Management (Business Today) Eduspec plans to diversify into E&E testing, placement to raise RM30.54m for the venture (The Edge) Mclean appoints new chairman, CEO following stake sale to Singapore-listed firm (The Edge) Theta Edge secures RM673.8m contract to develop IoT for smart businesses in Ampang Jaya (The Edge) YTL Power and SIPP's stake in Ranhill Utilities stay at 53.19% at close of MGO (The Edge) Ann Joo proposes one-for-four rights issue with warrants, to raise up to RM166m (The Edge) RichTech Digital Makes Call For ACE Market IPO To Increase Working Capital, House New HQ (Business Today) ACE Market-bound Vetece inks underwriting agreement with Kenanga IB (The Edge)

Market News on 9 JULY 2024 S&P 500 ekes out win to record ahead of Powell's testimony (Investing.com) Powell to Face Fed Critics in Congress on High Rates, Bank Rules (Bloomberg) June US job growth moderates, unemployment rate ticks up (Reuters) China's central bank tweaks liquidity operations (Reuters) Proposed New Rail Line Could Transform Northern Selangor Towns (Business Today) Pestech JV Agree To Annul The RM109 Million Contract For Entinggan (Business Today) Tex Cycle Propose Main Market Transfer (Business Today) FGV Submits Petition To US Customs Withhold Release Order (WRO) After Remediation Efforts (Business Today) Southern Cable Secures RM99.6 Million Supply Contract From TNB (Business Today) MGRC expands healthcare business with with RM2.5m subscription in Genotec (Malaysian Reserve) Auro to diversify into F&B sector with HeyTea franchise (The Star) SMI seeks court order to identify sellers of shares acquired by new major shareholder (The Edge) Casio King’s children raises stake in Eurospan to 73.99% as MGO closes (The Edge) HB Global's ex-chairman Keh Chuan Seng ceases to be substantial shareholder (The Edge) Salutica falls to lowest in nearly nine months after suit against Apple dismissed (The Edge) IT firm TechStore files for ACE Market IPO to raise funds for expansion, working capital (The Edge) Friday, 5 Jul 2024 Entitlement Announcement 6:39PM LSTEEL Interim Dividend 5:24PM CCIB Interim Dividend

Market News on 5 JUL 2024 Friday’s jobs report expected to show slowing payroll gains (CNBC) SC Cautions Public On Pre-IPO Scammers Disguised As Agents (Business Today) MMAG’s air cargo unit inks interline deal with Teleport (The Edge) Toyo Ventures confirms termination of Song Hau 2 thermal power plant project in Vietnam (The Edge) Awantec bags RM26m contract to provide cloud-based solutions to all schools under MOE (The Edge) Keyfield secures two contracts totalling RM40m to supply accommodation workboats (The Edge) Healthcare Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS) and SNS Network partner to drive digital health transformation in Malaysia (The Star) NTT DATA on course to delist GHL (The Star) Pelikan changes name to PBS (The Star) Bursa grants Barakah extension (The Star) Thursday, 4 Jul 2024 Entitlement Announcement 12:34PM MOBILIA Bonus Issue

Bursa Malaysia to close on July 8, Monday for Awal Muharram Market News on 4 JUL 2024 S&P 500, Nasdaq post record closing highs as data stokes hope for rate cut (Reuters) Fed officials at last meeting saw price pressures in decline, minutes show (Reuters) Fed says it’s not ready to cut rates until ‘greater confidence’ inflation is moving to 2% goal (CNBC) Khazanah, EPF To Boost MAHB (AIRPORT) Stake To 70%, Assuring No Foreign Takeover (Business Today) WCT to establish REIT comprising retail properties, list it on Main Market (The Edge) Greatech proposes one-for-one bonus issue (The Edge) Siab Holdings bags RM176m construction job in Penang (The Edge) MyEG teams up with Credit Bureau Malaysia to offer self-check service for individual credit reports (The Edge) UCrest partners with Seecure to launch iMedicTM platform in Americas (The Malaysian Reserve) YLI Holdings to acquire 80% stake in Damini Corp for RM10m (The Malaysian Reserve) Jati Tinggi gets RM20mil cable-laying job (The Star) Mah Sing acquires land in Taman Desa, KL for RM108mil (The Star) PLUS, PetDag ink MOU to develop hybrid stations along highways (The Edge) HK-based Asia Television exits Yong Tai (The Star) Scanwolf to diversify into construction and construction-related activities (The Edge) Minetech gets RM16.1mil construction job from Mah Sing (The Star) PUC gets Bursa queries over RM22m cash sale of software, IP rights (The Edge) Winstar Capital, backed by Sunview Group, files for ACE Market IPO (The Edge) Wednesday, 3 Jul 2024 Entitlement Announcement 5:12PM DOMINAN Final Dividend

Market News on 3 JUL 2024 Wall Street indexes end higher, helped by Tesla, megacap growth stocks (Reutes) Fed's Powell says US on 'disinflationary path,' but more data needed before rate cuts (Reuters) US labor market steadily easing despite rise in job openings (Reuters) Sunway sells Johor land to Singaporean firm Equalbase for over RM380m (The Edge) Accrelist completes acquisition of 28.53% stake In MClean (The Star) Reservoir Link completes over 1.5GW in solar projects (The Star) Pertama Digital secures online ID onboarding services contract from MyDigital ID (The Edge) G Capital scraps RM113m rights issue of RCULS (The Edge) KNM Group receives new bids for FBM Hudson Italiana Sale (The Malaysian Reserve) Malacca Securities Gives Go Hub A 93% Fair Value Premium Over IPO Price (Business Today)

Market News on 2 JUL 2024 S&P 500 closes higher as tech continues to reign supreme (Investing.com) ECB not in a hurry to cut rates further, Lagarde says (Reuters) US manufacturing extends slump; inflation pressures ebbing (Reuters) Chinese factory activity up among smaller firms amid broader slowdown (Reuters) Govt eyes RM2b revenue contribution to GDP from biotech, bio-based industries by end-2024 (The Sun) Brokers demand cash upfront from investors for Notion VTec, YNH, Artroniq and APB Resources (The Edge) TM awarded RM1.25b contract to undertake new emergency call system for 12 years (The Edge) HeiTech set to become full-service digital technology provider (The Sun) Southern Score (SSB8) secures RM315 mil contract for residential apartment blocks (The Edge) Bermaz cautious on EV demand even as it gets ready for XPeng G6 launch (The Edge) Airasia X launches first Africa route, targets 156,000 annual travellers (The Edge) HSS Engineers' JV bags RM1.49bil consultancy contract for Metro project in Baghdad (The Star) Kinergy Advancement (KAB) collaborates with JCorp to provide sustainable energy solutions for data centres (The Edge) Vitrox to build research facility in Penang (The Star) Toyo Ventures defers commencement of EPCC works for Vietnam thermal power plant (The Edge) PDZ executive director ceases to be substantial shareholder of Trive Property (The Edge) Bursa Gives Sapura Energy Another 6 Months To Submit Plans (Business Today) PUC to dispose of software, IP rights for RM22 mil (The Edge) Monday, 1 Jul 2024 Entitlement Announcement 5:55PM SCNWOLF-LA Coupon Payment