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MORNING CALL: 11/06/21

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SumiSaujana Group Bhd (KL:SUMI) plunged on its first day on the ACE Market to below its listing price amid broader market sell-off while investors brace for Trump tariffs.

SumiSaujana slumps on ACE Market, on course to be worst IPO debut

Malaysian stocks were broadly lower on Wednesday, tracking sharp losses in Asian markets and Wall Street reeling from Trump tariffs coming into force at US midnight.

Malaysian stocks broadly lower as Asian investors brace for Trump tariffs

Despite stronger-than-expected results, AEON Credit Service (M) Bhd (KL:AEONCR) could be in for challenging times ahead, CIMB Securities warned on Wednesday.

After strong FY2025, Aeon Credit's earnings upside may be capped, CIMB Securities warns

HHRG Bhd (KL:HHRG) announced on Tuesday that Digital Trustee Bhd, the custodian of shares for its largest shareholder Cfamilie Holdings Sdn Bhd, has filed a request in the Penang High Court to hold an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) to remove the company's board.

HHRG’s largest shareholder goes to court to convene EGM to remove board

The escalating trade war between the US and China saw President Donald Trump raise tariffs even further on small parcels that were until now exempt from taxes.

US slaps higher taxes on small parcels in tit-for-tat trade war

Stocks sank and Treasuries sold off as financial markets were hit by fresh turmoil after US President Donald Trump ratcheted up the pressure on China and pledged to push ahead with sweeping global tariffs.

Asian stocks drop as Trump’s tariff deadline nears

The full implementation of US tariffs could cut developing Asia's growth by about a third of a percentage point this year and nearly a full percentage point in 2026, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said on Wednesday.

US tariffs, China slowdown cloud developing Asia's growth outlook, says ADB

Malaysia met with representatives from the European Union (EU)-Asean Business Council (ABC) and the US-ABC on Tuesday regarding new initiatives that could be promoted to enhance trade, not only in Malaysia but also among Asean member countries.

Malaysia discusses new initiatives with EU- and US-Asean business councils to boost trade, investments

Perikatan Nasional (PN) Tapah chairman Abdul Muhaimin Malek, 43, has been announced as the coalition’s candidate for the Ayer Kuning by-election scheduled for April 26.

PN announces Tapah chairman Abd Muhaimin Malek as Ayer Kuning by-election candidate

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing could face a penalty of US$1 billion (RM4.5 billion) or more to settle a US export control investigation over a chip it made that ended up inside a Huawei AI processor, according to two people familiar with the matter.

TSMC could face US$1b fine or more from US probe — Reuters

SumiSaujana Group Bhd (KL:SUMI) plunged on its first day on the ACE Market to below its listing price amid broader market sell-off while investors brace for Trump tariffs.

Stocks sank and Treasuries sold off as financial markets were hit by fresh turmoil after US President Donald Trump ratcheted up the pressure on China and pledged to push ahead with sweeping global tariffs.

The yield on the benchmark US Treasury bond has fallen dramatically since President Donald Trump took office in January. But one measure of risk embedded in that number has remained positive, in a sign of investor nervousness.

How Trump's policy risk is showing in Treasury bonds

The escalating trade war between the US and China saw President Donald Trump raise tariffs even further on small parcels that were until now exempt from taxes.

Wild swings lashed Wall Street for a fourth straight session as back-and-forth trade threats between the US and China knocked down stocks, erasing an earlier rally that was the biggest since 2022. The S&amp;P 500 fell 1.6%, leaving it on the brink of a bear market.

US stocks take another roller coaster ride on US-China threats

Gold erased earlier gains to finish flat as a White House official said the US is moving forward with tariffs in China.

Gold erases earlier gains amid Trump tariff volatility

The operations and management of the KL Tower will continue as usual, said Menara Kuala Lumpur Sdn Bhd and its parent Hydroshoppe Sdn Bhd, despite the setback to their ad interim injunction to halt the award of the iconic landmark's concession to a subsidiary of Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd (KL:LSH).

KL Tower ops continue as usual despite ad interim injunction setback, say Hydroshoppe and Menara Kuala Lumpur

Malaysian stocks were broadly lower on Wednesday, tracking sharp losses in Asian markets and Wall Street reeling from Trump tariffs coming into force at US midnight.

South Korea on Wednesday announced emergency support measures for its auto sector, seeking to reduce the blow of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs on a sector that has seen years of sharply rising exports to the US.

South Korea announces emergency measures for auto industry hit by US tariffs

Calling the US’ tariffs move as a “Trumpian crisis”, Tan Sri Nazir Razak said it is an opportunity for Asean to demonstrate and further cement unity and resilience and together turbo-charge economic integration of the bloc.

'Trumpian crisis' opportunity to turbo-charge integration, resilience of Asean, says Nazir 

Europe will probably be able to produce only a small portion of rare earths it needs for electric vehicles and wind turbines by 2030, mainly due to cheap competition from dominant producer China, a consultant said on Tuesday.

Europe seen struggling to compete with China on rare earths

Clothing and accessories retailers across the US are delaying orders and freezing hiring ahead of&nbsp;tariff hikes&nbsp;that take effect Wednesday on products imported from Vietnam and China.

Clothing retailers delay orders, freeze hiring as tariffs hit

Malaysia met with representatives from the European Union (EU)-Asean Business Council (ABC) and the US-ABC on Tuesday regarding new initiatives that could be promoted to enhance trade, not only in Malaysia but also among Asean member countries.

avier Milei is suddenly caught between US President Donald Trump and China’s communist government as the Argentine leader nears the finish line on a new rescue package from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

China-US spat over US$18 bil FX swap line puts Milei in a bind

Most Americans are bracing for higher prices on a wide range of consumer goods following&nbsp;President Donald Trump's move to impose&nbsp;sweeping new tariffs&nbsp;on imports from most of the world, a new&nbsp;Reuters/Ipsos poll&nbsp;found.

73% of Americans expect price surge under Trump tariffs, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

The full implementation of US tariffs could cut developing Asia's growth by about a third of a percentage point this year and nearly a full percentage point in 2026, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said on Wednesday.

Traders boosted bets on Tuesday the Federal Reserve (Fed) will start cutting its policy rate as soon as next month, as the White House said additional tariffs on imports from China will go into effect on Wednesday in a further escalation of trade hostilities that could slow the economy.

Traders boost bets Fed will start cutting rates in May

Perikatan Nasional (PN) Tapah chairman Abdul Muhaimin Malek, 43, has been announced as the coalition’s candidate for the Ayer Kuning by-election scheduled for April 26.

HHRG Bhd (KL:HHRG) announced on Tuesday that Digital Trustee Bhd, the custodian of shares for its largest shareholder Cfamilie Holdings Sdn Bhd, has filed a request in the Penang High Court to hold an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) to remove the company's board.