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Maybank going to give goodies ?

Yesterday came the same news again for Maybank in Financial Daily: Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) is preparing to spin off and list its Etiqa insurance arm on the local stock exchange, sources with knowledge of the matter said on Wednesday. Etiqa , which operates in Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines and Indonesia, is estimated to be worth at least US$1bn, two sources said. It would have a bigger market value than insurance peer Syarikat Takaful Malaysia Bhd, which is valued at about US$700m.  As part of the transaction, Maybank's investors are expected to receive shares in the insurance company in proportion to their existing holding in the bank, the sources said, adding that no new money is expected to be raised in the listing. (Financial Daily) The same news came on 2014, it's has been 4 years since last updated but never materialized. During these 4 years, Maybank stock price went through 2 major cycle. Down from $9+ to $7+, then up again from $7+ to today'

Check List before and after you purchase a Stock

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It's quite some time I never write here. Recently, received few inquiries about investing in stock market. Is it good time to put money in stock market now? We are currently at the  second half of bull market  (I think since 2008 till now, we don't have any meaningful correction) and I will consider market now more towards Technical. (You must refer to chart for trending). If you want to put money in stock now, bear in mind to play short term, or I call it speculate. (The first half of market already past, where people purchase blue chips stock to keep, now just waiting suitable time to sell, that is real investment) It's fine to speculate in stock market, provided you have your own check list to protect your position. However, if you do not have any, below are sample of check list for those who like to play short term. Usually, if a broker / friend recommend a stock, first, I will check on below: 1. Check Daily and Monthly chart for 10 Days m