ALTHOUGH the underlying strength of the recently concluded quarterly results was much better than the preceding three quarters in terms of more companies reporting earnings surprises, the core earnings momentum was marginally slower.

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       Still, most brokers remain optimistic with most broking firms maintaining their 2024 year-end targets while a few turned bolder with an uptick in their FBM KLCI forecast level.