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Malaysian Banks Gain as Tech Stocks Fall Amid Global Sell-Off

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What happened

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On October 13, 2026, financial heavyweights saw gains as traders flocked into the sector during a global technology sell-off. The FBM KLCI rose slightly to 1,620.4, while the financial services sector gained 0.93%. Maybank rose to RM10.04, CIMB gained to RM7.44, and Public Bank reached RM4.69. Technology shares plunged 4.46% following reports of progress by China's CXMT in chip technology.

From thestar.com.my

Why it matters

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The gains in Malaysian financial stocks occurred despite overall market weakness, which was driven by a sharp sell-off in technology shares globally. This movement highlights investor rotation away from tech and into banking stocks during periods of geopolitical risk and chip sector uncertainty.

From thestar.com.my

Who's involved

  • MaybankMalaysian universal bank whose shares rose on the day.
  • CIMBMalaysian financial company whose shares gained on the day.
  • Public BankLicensed bank whose shares added value on the day.
  • Bursa MalaysiaThe exchange where Maybank and Public Bank are listed.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Public BankSpeculative

    Public Bank may experience a direct stock price gain due to shifts in market sentiment.

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