Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) shares rose 1.1% today, closing at RM9.30, as investors expressed confidence in its robust earnings outlook and dividend policy. CIMB Group Holdings Bhd also saw a gain of 0.8%, reaching RM6.85, reflecting broad strength in the banking sector.
Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank, stock code: 1155) saw a strong performance today, rising 10 sen or 1.1% to close at RM9.30 per share, with over 25 million shares traded. Market sentiment remains optimistic regarding the bank's robust balance sheet and expanding regional operations. Analysts anticipate further improvements in Maybank's net interest margin as the economy continues to recover. Concurrently, CIMB Group Holdings Bhd (CIMB, stock code: 1181) also performed well, with its share price increasing by 5 sen or 0.8% to RM6.85. The strong showing by these two banking giants buoyed the entire financial sector, reflecting investor confidence in the Malaysian banking outlook. With a stabilizing global interest rate environment, major Malaysian banks are poised for healthy earnings growth in FY2026.
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