Initial jobless claims reported 219,000 vs consensus of 214,000.
Investors are waiting tonight job data – NFP, estimate of 175,000 jobs January, much lower than 256,000 in December.
Chips companies encountered selling pressure,$Qualcomm (QCOM.US)$Qualcomm (-6.54%) forecasted no growth for its patent licensing business.$Arm Holdings (ARM.US)$ARM (-5.79%) provided guidance of neutral revenue outlook, disappointing investors expectation that high demand of AI might push for stronger sales.
Bond investors and analysts need more data to digest as market expects Trump’s trade and fiscal policies will push yields higher, despite government spending cut.
Selling pressure from foreigners continued, but at a lower pace yesterday, about MYR 27 mil outflow. YTD outflow accumulated to MYR 3.34 billion.
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Another convincing gain day for local equities across the board!
Stocks on focus:
$NORTHERN (0340.MY)$NORTHERN (+25.40%) skyrocket on its listing debut from IPO price of 0.630 to close at 0.790 yesterday. NORTHERN specializes in the engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning of solar PV systems and generation of renewable energy.
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