![BNM to continue adjusting OPR gradually in line with the health of economy BNM to continue adjusting OPR gradually in line with the health of economy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/61651223420_bajet.jpg)
BNM to continue adjusting OPR gradually in line with the health of economy
BNM made no change in the OPR in its first monetary policy meeting for 2023, meeting the expectations of some economists and research houses.
Thu Jan 19 2023
![Research houses positive on banking sector following OPR rate hike Research houses positive on banking sector following OPR rate hike](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/61651223420_bajet.jpg)
Research houses positive on banking sector following OPR rate hike
CGS-CIMB reiterated its "overweight" call on banks as key beneficiaries of the OPR hikes after BNM raised 25 basis points (bps) to 2.50 pct yesterday.
Fri Sep 09 2022
![EPF special withdrawal may trigger higher net selling from local institutional funds - Research houses EPF special withdrawal may trigger higher net selling from local institutional funds - Research houses](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/41614408810_KWSP.jpg)
EPF special withdrawal may trigger higher net selling from local institutional funds - Research houses
The potentially higher net selling was due to the requirement for the EPF to raise liquidity for possible withdrawals by its members.
Thu Mar 17 2022
![Research houses positive on Bursa Malaysia after first half results Research houses positive on Bursa Malaysia after first half results](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/61613009619_BURSAMALAYSIA.jpg)
Research houses positive on Bursa Malaysia after first half results
AmInvestment Bank Bhd Research has maintained its "buy" stance on Bursa Malaysia Bhd with a lower fair value of RM9.40 per share.
Thu Jul 29 2021
![Research houses maintain neutral rating on Telecom sector amid proposed Celcom-Digi merger Research houses maintain neutral rating on Telecom sector amid proposed Celcom-Digi merger](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-09/41567764638_TBAXIATATELENOR.jpg)
Research houses maintain neutral rating on Telecom sector amid proposed Celcom-Digi merger
Kenanga Research has maintained its 'neutral' rating on telecommunication sector amid the news of advanced talks between Axiata and Telenor.
Fri Apr 09 2021
![Research firms remain bullish on Pos Malaysia's outlook Research firms remain bullish on Pos Malaysia's outlook](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/71596182981_PosMalaysia.jpg)
Research firms remain bullish on Pos Malaysia's outlook
Research houses have remained bullish on Pos Malaysia Bhd's recovery trajectory moving forward.
Wed Mar 03 2021
![Fitch downgrade and sovereign debt Fitch downgrade and sovereign debt](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/81607084754_TheFitchRatingslo.jpg)
Fitch downgrade and sovereign debt
Economists and financial research houses are confident that the Fitch downgrade will not have a critical or sustained impact on Malaysia.
Thu Dec 10 2020
![Research houses: Rising COVID-19 cases, loan repayments to dampen loan growth Research houses: Rising COVID-19 cases, loan repayments to dampen loan growth](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2018-05/41525185811_KualaLumpur.jpg)
Research houses: Rising COVID-19 cases, loan repayments to dampen loan growth
It expects an uneven recovery in confidence among households and businesses, which will limit loan growth.
Mon Nov 02 2020
![Astro Malaysia upgraded by several research houses Astro Malaysia upgraded by several research houses](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/61473847056_AstroLogo.jpg)
Astro Malaysia upgraded by several research houses
Following the release of Astro Malaysia Holdings Berhads (Astro) third quarter results, a few research houses have upgraded the stock of Malaysia's only satellite broadcasted
Thu Dec 06 2018
![Bank Negara can opt for further cut in lending rate Bank Negara can opt for further cut in lending rate](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-04/51461929335_BANKNEGARA.jpg)
Bank Negara can opt for further cut in lending rate
Research houses are already of the opinion that rates are in for a further reduction, but all for a good reason.
Thu Jul 14 2016
![Research houses mostly positive on Axiata's 1q15 performance Research houses mostly positive on Axiata's 1q15 performance](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-05/61432100254_295x200.jpg)
Research houses mostly positive on Axiata's 1q15 performance
Axiata yesterday announced a lower first-quarter pre-tax profit of RM689.96 million compared with RM1.01 billion in the same period last year.
Wed May 20 2015
![Maybank-Oldtown: research houses maintain 'buy' call on Oldtown Bhd Maybank-Oldtown: research houses maintain 'buy' call on Oldtown Bhd](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-07/51404400128_295x200.jpg)
Maybank-Oldtown: research houses maintain 'buy' call on Oldtown Bhd
Maybank Investment Bank Research maintained a 'buy' call on OldTown Bhd with an unchanged target price of RM2.40, backed by the extension of its outlets in Indonesia and Australia.
Fri Sep 05 2014