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This Week’s Market Snapshot

What Happened Last Week

  • The Malaysian market was largely propelled by a strong rebound in banking and plantation stocks towards the end of the week.
  • Throughout the week, the US, Hong Kong and Malaysian markets were affected by volatility stemming from US-Iran tensions.
  • In Hong Kong, the HSI rose on renewed optimism surrounding semiconductor and AI stocks.
  • Regional cautiousness was briefly triggered by the World Bank lowering China's 2026 growth projection to 4.4%.
  • Wall Street recovered strongly by Friday as AI and semiconductor stocks surged.

What To Watch This Week

  • The Malaysian market is expected to trade in a narrow range as investors adopt a wait-and-see approach.
  • In Hong Kong, all eyes are on China's second-quarter GDP release this Wednesday.
  • AI and domestic semiconductor technology stocks (spurred by companies like SMIC and Alibaba) will continue to cushion the HSI.
  • Wall Street remains cautiously optimistic but highly sensitive as the indices hover near record high.
  • US June CPI data is due on Tuesday, which will heavily dictate the Federal Reserve's trajectory.

MY Stock Picks of the week

As 14 July 2026
SD GUTHRIE

SDG, 5285 | Plantation

Min Cap: RM645.00

  • Largest upstream plantation player.
  • Operations across four countries.
  • Supported by strong CPO prices.
  • Net profit of RM560mil.
  • Resilient earnings profile.
  • Well-positioned for CPO upside.
  • Price: RM6.45

    (as of 4:58 PM, 13 July 2026)

IOI CORP

IOICORP, 1961 | Plantation

Min Cap: RM460.00

  • Leading integrated plantation group.
  • Benefits from firm CPO prices.
  • Downstream business supports earnings.
  • Diversified revenue streams.
  • Strong cash flow generation.
  • Leveraged to plantation recovery.
  • Price: RM4.60

    (as of 4:52 PM, 13 July 2026)

AMBANK GROUP

AMBANK, 1015 | Banking

Min Cap: RM649.00

  • Well-capitalized banking group.
  • Attractive dividend yield.
  • Consistent earnings growth.
  • Foreign inflows could boost sentiment.
  • Strong retail and wholesale franchise.
  • Rebound potential on market recovery.
  • Price: RM6.49

    (as of 4:51 PM, 13 July 2026)

Technical Picks

As of 14 July 2026
SAMAIDEN GROUP

SAMAIDEN, 0223 | Industrial Products & Services

Min Cap: RM141.00

  • Poised for A Break-Out
    A decisive break above its rectangle consolidation pattern would drive the next leg higher. 
  • Trend Reversal
    The firm rebound from its prior low at RM0.90 confirms the trend reversal, with higher lows building since March. 
  • EMA Support
    Price is holding above both EMA lines signalling sustained buying interest, supporting the upside momentum toward a break-out.
  • Price: RM1.41

    (as of 9:59 AM, 13 July 2026)

      TH PLANTATIONS

      THPLANT, 5112 | Plantation

      Min Cap: RM62.00

      • Poised for A Break-Out
        A decisive break above its rectangle consolidation pattern would drive the next leg higher. 
      • Trend Reversal
        The firm rebound from its prior low at RM0.90 confirms the trend reversal, with higher lows building since March. 
      • EMA Support
        Price is holding above both EMA lines signalling sustained buying interest, supporting the upside momentum toward a break-out.
      • Price: RM0.62

        (as of 9:24 AM, 14 July 2026)

          PETRONAS CHEMICAL

          PCHEM, 5183 | Industrial Products & Services

          Min Cap: RM467.00

          • Solid Break-Out
            Formed a strong white candlestick to break above its immediate resistance at RM4.55, signalling the emergence of buying interest. 
          • Reclaimed Both EMAs
            Price has closed above both EMA lines, forming resistance-turned-support, strengthening the recovery setup. 
          • Strengthening RSI
            The rising RSI reflects recovering momentum in the near term, paving the way for the next leg higher.
          • Price: RM4.67

            (as of 11:31 AM, 15 July 2026)

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              As of 14 July 2026
              VSTECS BHD

              VSTECS, 5162 | Technology

              ​​​​​​​Min Cap: RM170.00

              Riding the Digital Growth Wave

              • Leading ICT products and services provider.
              • Earnings expected to grow further.
              • Improving demand supports growth.
              • Strong ICT business momentum.
              • Target price at RM2.33.
              • Enterprise and ICT solutions expert.
              • Price: RM1.70

                (as of 9:37 AM, 10 July 2026)

              NVDIA CORP

              NASDAQ: NVDA | Technology

              ​​​​​​​Min Cap: USD2.1096

              AI Momentum Stays Strong

              • Potential upside of +43.2%.
              • Defended the 20-Day EMA.
              • Reclaimed the 50-Day EMA.
              • Bullish DMI crossover.
              • Strong RSI shows momentum.
              • Break above USD220-USD225 may open further upside.
              • Price: USD210.96

                (as of 4:00 PM, 10 July 2026)

              MEITUAN CLASS-B

              HK. 3690 | Communications

              ​​​​​​​Min Cap: HKD7,680.00

              AI Momentum Stays Strong

              • Potential upside of +43.2%.
              • Defended the 20-Day EMA.
              • Reclaimed the 50-Day EMA.
              • Bullish DMI crossover.
              • Strong RSI shows momentum.
              • Break above USD220-USD225 may open further upside.
              • Price: HKD76.80

                (as of 9:31 AM, 14 July 2026)

              IPO Opportunities

              As of 14 July 2026
              SK HYNIX

              NASDAQ: SKHY | 10 July 2026

              ​​​​​​​Min Cap: USD1.5344

              The Chip Powering the AI Boom
              • USD29.4 billion raised.
              • USD177.9 million shares offered at ~USD158 each.
              • Already a public company in Korea — this is its American debut.

              Price: USD153.44

              (as of 3:59 PM, 13 July 2026)

              CSQUARE INC

              NYSE: CSQR | 16 July 2026

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              NYSE: STDN | 16 July 2026

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