Technology stocks lifted world shares on Wednesday as investors looked past mounting expectations of further US Federal Reserve (Fed) tightening and focused on renewed optimism about artificial intelligence (AI) after strong results from cloud computing firm CoreWeave.

Tech lifts world stocks as CoreWeave revives AI trade

World stocks rose on Tuesday as a drop in oil prices after US President Donald Trump said he plans to hold off on new military strikes against Iran lifted sentiment ahead of US inflation data that could sway the near-term interest rate outlook.

World stocks bounce as oil slides heading into US CPI print

LONDON/HONG KONG/SYDNEY (Nov 9): World stock markets nudged up from six-month lows on Monday, but the mood was fragile as a fall in Nvidia shares added to the unease hanging over AI following last week's global rout in tech shares.

Stocks edge up but Nvidia woes pose a fresh test, oil falls

Wall Street equities mostly rallied on Friday, reversing course after trillions of dollars of world stock market value were wiped out over fears that Democratic election victories this week would bring tighter US regulations for the artificial intelligence (AI) industry.

US stocks rally after heavy AI-related sell-off; oil steady

For months, investors touted Indian equities as a place to hide if the global artificial-intelligence trade unravelled. This week, that thesis has played out.

‘Anti-AI’ trade turns Indian equities into Asia’s bright spot

Hedge fund managers, brokers and wealthy investors in Asia had a hectic Friday as the sharp selloff in equities reignited fears that the unwinding of artificial intelligence (AI) bets is far from over.

Asia hedge funds, rich investors face big losses in AI rout

SINGAPORE (Nov 6): A steep rout in technology stocks on Friday rippled through markets on fears that the Democrats' victory in the US midterm elections would increase regulatory scrutiny of AI and slow the data centre build-out, sending investors to the safety of bonds.

Stocks tumble as AI panic sweeps markets, bonds draw haven demand

Chip stocks and the dollar fell on Thursday, while oil steadied around recent lows and broader share prices, gold and other assets rose after a sweeping Democratic victory in US midterm elections raised hopes for an end to the US-Iran war.

AI stocks, oil fall as investors bet on change after US election 'blue wave'

Global stocks and the dollar recovered on Wednesday from lows hit overnight after Democrats won control of both the Senate and the House in the US midterm elections, which has fuelled fears that rapid artificial intelligence (AI) sector growth could be hamstrung by regulatory scrutiny.

Global stocks rally, US dollar dips after Democrats' midterm sweep

A fresh bout of artificial intelligence (AI) anxiety pressured global stocks on Tuesday, while investors were on tenterhooks as voting began in crucial US midterm elections.

Global stocks slip as AI jitters, US midterms keep investors on edge

European stocks struggled for direction on Monday after Friday’s tech rout, with investors looking ahead to Apple’s earnings and taking comfort from a sharp fall in oil prices amid hopes for a deal to end the Iran war.

European stocks flat, oil drops as midterm caution prevails

A sharp sell-off in Wall Street's tech shares pushed MSCI's global index down 1.5% on Friday, sending investors to the safety of US bonds on fears that hefty cash-burning artificial intelligence (AI) investments may not deliver sufficient returns.

Stocks fall on AI cash burn worries while bonds rally with oil

Tech shares slumped on Friday and US bonds surged towards their biggest monthly gain in nearly three years, as investors scurried to safety due to worries that huge and rising artificial intelligence (AI) spending may not deliver sufficient returns.

Tech giants' spending spooks investors and drives bond rally

Europe's government bond and stock markets rallied on Thursday as traders waited on the European Central Bank's (ECB) next move and for results from Amazon and Intel after Alphabet's shares became the latest to be hammered by artificial intelligence (AI) spending worries.

European bonds and stocks hold gains, ECB meeting in focus as Lagarde confirms early exit

Malaysia's benchmark FBM KLCI fell to its lowest level in about 14 months on Wednesday, as heavyweight banks extended their descent amid rising concerns over the impact of higher US interest rates.

KLCI sinks to 14-month low, breaks below 1,600 psychological mark

The retail prices of RON97, unsubsidised RON95 and unsubsidised diesel will drop by 50 sen, 40 sen and 25 sen per litre, respectively, from Nov 12 to 18.

Retail prices of RON97, unsubsidised RON95, diesel to drop from Thursday — MOF

Volkswagen AG is scrapping a major advanced-manufacturing project at its sprawling headquarter as falling profits force Europe’s biggest carmaker to rethink investment across its German factories.

VW scraps advanced factory plan as earnings squeeze deepens

Leaders at the COP31 summit in Turkey are trying out a new sales pitch for climate action that is tailored to the times: do it to bolster the economy and bring down the cost of living.

COP31 leaders try out new sales pitch for climate action: do it for the economy

ByteDance Ltd plans the release of a Muse-like artificial intelligence (AI) assistant in the coming weeks to augment its lead in AI video, a milestone event the company hopes will help close the gap with top US labs in as soon as three years.

ByteDance said to prepare Muse-like agent in push to close AI gap

China is sounding out market participants on a possible tax on interest income from government bonds, according to people familiar with the matter, a move that could potentially offer a lift to yields that have been hovering near record lows.

China said to gauge bond interest tax, with yields near record low

E5: Mitsui Kinzoku to invest RM4.87 bil in new copper plant

Southern Score Builders Bhd (KL:SSB8) said its 51%-owned unit has secured two data centre-related electrical work subcontracts in Port Dickson with an aggregate value of RM146.8 million.

Southern Score unit bags Port Dickson data centre subcontracts worth RM146.8m

Zetrix AI Bhd (KL:ZETRIX) has an additional two days to disclose material information on its financial position, dividend issues and a series of governance and operational issues, after securing an extension from the bourse regulator.

Zetrix AI gets two more days to disclose info on financial position, dividend issues

The recent sell-off in YTL Power International Bhd (KL:YTLPOWR) appears excessive as its colocation data centre business continues to support the group's valuation, said CGS International.

CGS International says YTL Power sell-off overdone, stays upbeat on data centre prospects

The government said on Wednesday that at least four of Malaysia’s largest private hospital groups have expressed interest in joining MediAsas, the nation-backed medical insurance and takaful plan slated for nationwide roll-out at the end of January 2027.

Four major private hospital groups keen to join MediAsas ahead of January roll-out, says deputy finance minister

Big Caring Group Bhd could see its already steep listing price soar higher, though longer-term value hinges on its expansion beyond retail, an analyst said.

Big Caring’s already pricey valuations could stretch further — BIMB Securities

Malaysia will allow approved applicants under the SuRIA Home solar rebate programme until March 2027 to complete their installations and retain their rebates.

Govt extends solar installation deadline until March 2027 for approved applicants

Malaysia intends to launch a separate wholesale electricity market for large power consumers, including data centres, the New Straits Times reported.&nbsp;

Malaysia to start electricity market for data centre operators

Taxpayers who fail to settle outstanding taxes within six months and do not respond to notices from the Inland Revenue Board (IRB) may be barred from leaving the country, Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong said.

Taxpayers with tax arrears may face travel ban if dues unpaid within six months — deputy minister

The brewer expressed concern over the continuing impact of the excise duty increase introduced under Budget 2026, which it said had compounded affordability pressures amid an already weak consumer sentiment.

Heineken Malaysia seeks govt restraint on costs as 3Q profit drops 39%

Only Selangor and Kedah have amended their laws to set the minimum marriage age for Muslims at 18, while similar amendments in other states remain subject to their respective deliberations and legislative processes, the Dewan Rakyat was told on Wednesday.

Only Selangor, Kedah amended laws so far to set Muslims' minimum marriage age at 18 — Nancy

Malaysia's palm oil inventories are expected to start declining in the first quarter of next year as production growth slows from its seasonal peak.&nbsp;

High palm oil inventories set to decline in 1Q2027 as output slows, El Niño risks loom — analysts

Indonesia’s bourse more than quadrupled the number of stocks found with high shareholder concentration, as it sought to resolve MSCI Inc’s complaints about illiquidity and opaque ownership.

Indonesia to cut 300 more tightly held stocks from benchmark

Barisan Nasional members of Parliament (MPs) on Wednesday called for an independent review of how the Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) handled requests for clarification, which subsequently delayed the implementation of Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s house arrest.

BN MPs seek review of AGC’s clarification process over Najib house arrest

The High Court has given the green light for former Lembaga Tabung Haji chairman Datuk Seri Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim to pursue his case against the Inland Revenue Board (IRB) for allegedly unilaterally cancelling a prior agreement of the settled payment of over RM4 million in tax and penalties.

Court green-lights Abdul Azeez's legal bid against IRB for allegedly cancelling agreement over settled payments

Panda Eyes Group Bhd has signed an underwriting agreement with M&amp;A Securities Sdn Bhd for the homegrown fashion retailer’s listing slated for January 2027.

Panda Eyes set for ACE Market listing in January 2027

Malaysia's benchmark FBM KLCI fell to its lowest level in about 14 months on Wednesday, as heavyweight banks extended their descent amid rising concerns over the impact of higher US interest rates.

Andrea Kimi Antonelli, widely known in Formula One simply as Kimi, is the new king of F1.

MY Say: Kimi Antonelli: F1’s new king and Malaysia’s opportunity

Tan Sri Shahrir Samad and Tan Sri Tommy Thomas have failed to reach an out-of-court settlement in the former Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) chairman's malicious-prosecution suit against the former attorney general.

Shahrir to continue malicious-prosecution suit against ex-AG Tommy Thomas

LBS Bina Group Bhd (KL:LBS) plans to launch Sherwood Residence — the first phase in its upcoming 192-acre freehold The Reserva master plan located in Kwasa Damansara, Selangor — in April or May next year, said its group executive chairman Tan Sri Lim Hock San during a press conference for the exclusive preview of The Reserva held at M Resort Hotel &amp; hotel Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday.

LBS Bina to launch The Reserva in Kwasa Damansara by 2Q2027

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 11): Mega Fortris Bhd (KL:MEGAFB) fell as much as 18.06% in Wednesday morning trade, prompting Bursa Malaysia to suspend intraday short-selling (IDSS) of the stock.

Mega Fortris intraday short-selling suspended after stock falls 18%

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 11): Petroleum Sarawak Bhd has agreed to supply natural gas to a South Korean polysilicon manufacturer in Bintulu, Sarawak.

PETROS to supply natural gas to South Korean firm in Bintulu

The woman accused of spying for China during an affair with Nvidia chief Jensen Huang used a Hong Kong passport to enter Taiwan, the island's immigration agency said Wednesday, as authorities investigate the incident.

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