The Malaysian Technology Index surged 1.5% today, tracking the overnight rebound in the Nasdaq Composite. Local semiconductor players like Inari Amertron Bhd and Frontken Corporation Bhd led the gains, benefiting from renewed optimism regarding global chip demand and easing US interest rate concerns.
The Malaysian Technology Index emerged as the top-performing sector today, climbing 1.5%. This rally was primarily fueled by the strong overnight rebound in the US Nasdaq Composite, which renewed investor optimism regarding the global semiconductor industry. Semiconductor testing and packaging provider Inari Amertron Bhd saw its share price rise 2.5% to close at RM3.10. Precision engineering services firm Frontken Corporation Bhd also gained 1.8% to settle at RM3.95. Analysts noted that despite lingering uncertainty regarding the timing of US Federal Reserve rate cuts, AI-driven demand is expected to continue underpinning earnings for high-end chip manufacturers, which bodes well for Malaysian supply chain companies.
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