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Markets rally again as recovery bets pile up

After Wall St rally, traders in Asia and Europe buoyed on virus, US stimulus hopes

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Bursa finishes lower on profit-taking

Local benchmark the FBM KLCI eased 0.39 per cent from yesterday’s close, even as regional markets rise

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BNP’s profits fall on virus woes

But French banking giant’s annual profits still higher than forecast

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Felda’s FGV buying spree continues

Govt agency acquires another 1.65 million of the GLC’s shares from open market

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Boustead privatisation deadline lapse in stakeholders’ best interest: LTAT

Conscious decision to address current pandemic uncertainties, says Armed Forces Fund Board

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European economists urge debt cancellation

In open letter published in major eurozone newspapers, experts note that a quarter of public debt in euro area is currently held by ECB

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Indonesia sees first yearly contraction since 1998 Asian financial crisis

GDP falls 2.07% in 2020, with transport and tourism among hardest-hit sectors

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Bank Negara adds RM2 bil to SME relief fund

Lender also announces establishment of RM200 million facility to aid flood-hit small businesses

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NetJets to buy 100 mil gallons of sustainable aviation fuel

Move makes it first private aviation company to buy stake in waste-to-fuel production

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Japan’s Kirin cuts ties with Myanmar military-owned firm

Move comes after beer giant cites ‘deep concerns’ over recent events in Southeast Asian nation

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Shares in Chinese TikTok rival Kuaishou nearly triple on HK debut

Company’s US$5.4 billion IPO biggest for an internet firm since 2019

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Ringgit further weakens against US dollar at opening

Local currency falls amid buying interest for greenback, but better oil prices will cushion impact

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Bursa opens higher on vaccination drive update, Wall St gains

FBM KLCI rises to 1,588.54 from 1,584.90 at yesterday’s close