US markets declined overnight as stock pulled back from record highs over concerns of expensive valuations amid the pandemic and political turmoil. Earlier, European stocks tumbled following concerns on rising coronavirus cases.
On the local market, the FBM KLCI plunged 15.94 points or 0.98% to 1617.25 points. Following the negative performances in the US and Europe, the FBM KLCI could remain pressured and extend its downtrend towards the support of 1570 points.
Stocks to watch are: Hubline has secured a RM63.22 million contract from the Sarawak Health Department to provide aircraft and helicopters for the flying doctor service, medical evacuation service and other ancillary health services to the latter; HLT Global has proposed to acquire the remaining 45% stake in its 55%-owned rubber glove subsidiary for RM90 million. The group said plans to acquire the stake in HL Rubber Industries Sdn Bhd via the issuance of 90 million new HLT shares at RM1 per share; Advancecon has signed two power purchase agreements (PPAs) to generate a total of 994-kilowatt peak (kWp) under the Net Energy Metering scheme; Three shareholders of Asia Media are seeking to replace four of the company’s existing directors with new ones.
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Created by jfapex | Aug 26, 2024
Pesona is valued at RM0.46 based on a Sum of Parts valuation, which also corresponds to a 13.0x 1-year forward PER of the Group’s FY25F EPS of 3.5 sen. This valuation is a discount to Bursa Construc