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Maybank Research Downgrades Hartalega to Hold from Buy; Price Target is MYR1.10

Hartalega (KLSE:HARTA) has an average rating of hold and mean price target of 1.13 ringgit, according to analysts polled by FactSet.(covers equity, commodity and economic research from major banks and research firms in North America, Asia and Europe. Research providers may contact us here: https://www..com/contact-us)

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Hartalega Declares First Interim Dividend

Hartalega (KLSE:HARTA) declared a first single-tier dividend of 0.018 ringgit per share for the financial year ending March 31, 2027, according to a Tuesday filing with Bursa Malaysia.Shares slid about 2% in Wednesday's midday trade.The nitrile gloves producer will pay the dividend on June 16 to shareholders on record as of May 2.

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Malaysian Shares Extend Gains on Hopes of US-Iran Diplomatic Progress; MN's Shares Rise 5%

Malaysian shares extended gains on Monday, as investors reacted to renewed optimism over a possible de-escalation in hostilities between the US and Iran, and the second phase of peace talks in Islamabad.The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI gained 7.09 points to end 0.4% higher at 1,702.30. The day range was between 1,689.00 and 1,703.64.In economic news, Malaysia's total trade in goods rose 9.3% annually to 273 billion ringgit in March, driven by growth in both exports and imports, according to data released by the Department of Statistics Malaysia. Exports increased 8.3% year on year to 148.8 billion ringgit, while imports rose 10.4% to 124.2 billion ringgit. As a result, the trade surplus stood at 24.6 billion ringgit, slightly lower by 215.5 million ringgit compared with a year earlier.In local news, Malaysia's rubber glove industry is facing rising cost pressure as the US-Iran conflict drives up prices of oil-linked raw materials used in production, the Nikkei Asian Review reported. Major producers such as Top Glove (KLSE:TOPGLOV) and Hartalega (KLSE:HARTA) have been able to raise selling prices to offset higher input costs, while demand remains broadly stable.In corporate news, shares of MN (KLSE:MNHLDG) rose 5% on Monday's close after its unit MN Utilities Engineering accepted a purchase order worth 275.9 million ringgit for a data center infrastructure project in Malaysia.

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Market Chatter: Malaysia's Rubber Industry Bears Brunt of US-Iran War

Malaysia's rubber glove industry is facing rising cost pressure as the US-Iran conflict drives up prices of oil-linked raw materials used in production, the Nikkei Asian Review reported Monday.The country, which accounts for about 45% of global glove supply, is seeing a widening gap between large and small manufacturers. Major producers such as Top Glove (KLSE:TOPGLOV) and Hartalega (KLSE:HARTA) have been able to raise selling prices to offset higher input costs, while demand remains broadly stable, according to the report.Industry costs have surged, with key materials like nitrile latex seeing sharp increases due to higher crude-linked input prices. However, smaller players are struggling to absorb the cost pressure, with some already exiting the market amid financial strain and supply disruptions, the Nikkei said.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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RHB Research Institute Downgrades Hartalega to Sell from Neutral; Price Target is MYR1.01

Hartalega Holdings (KLSE:HARTA) has an average rating of hold and mean price target of 1 ringgit, according to analysts polled by FactSet.(covers equity, commodity and economic research from major banks and research firms in North America, Asia and Europe. Research providers may contact us here: https://www..com/contact-us)

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