Maybank and CIMB shares rose 0.8% and 1.1% respectively, emerging as key contributors to the FBM KLCI on February 5, 2026. The banking giants are benefiting from positive market sentiment surrounding stable interest rate outlooks and robust loan growth projections for the current fiscal year, attracting investor confidence in their financial stability and dividend prospects.
Major Malaysian blue-chip stocks saw mixed performance on February 5, 2026, with financial counters leading the gains. Maybank's share price rose 8 sen to RM9.25, while CIMB gained 7 sen to RM6.35. The strong performance of these banking giants was primarily driven by market expectations of Bank Negara Malaysia maintaining the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) and an optimistic outlook for loan growth this year. Meanwhile, Tenaga Nasional edged up 0.5% to RM10.80, while Nestle fell 0.3% to RM125.50, indicating some pressure on consumer stocks. Investors are closely monitoring upcoming earnings reports from these large-cap companies for further market direction.
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