Analysts flag weakening momentum after 1Q earnings, call for defensive stance
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Analysts report that first-quarter earnings in Malaysia showed weaker momentum, with a high number of companies missing expectations. Financial firms are advising a defensive investment stance due to ongoing geopolitical risks and uneven sector performance.
Why it matters
The shift toward defensive investment strategies reflects broader market uncertainty and concerns about economic stability in the region.
BURSA SGX Home Highlight KUALA LUMPUR (June 4): The recently concluded first-quarter earnings season showed weaker momentum, with earnings misses outpacing positive surprises across key sectors, prompting analysts to call for a defensive stance amid geopolitical risks.
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