IDX:BNGA 1 March 2026

Indonesia Stocks Week Ahead: IDX’s New Shareholder List, Free-Float Rule and Inflation Data Set the Tone

Indonesia’s stock exchange will publish a new shareholder list and begin phasing in a 15% free-float rule next week, potentially forcing over 200 firms to sell more shares. The Jakarta Composite Index fell 0.44% last week to 8,235.485, with banks rising and energy and mining stocks declining. Bakrie & Brothers plans a rights issue of up to 90 billion shares, targeting IDR 4–6.5 trillion. Monday’s trade and inflation data may shift market sentiment.

1 March 2026

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Diageo Considers Guinness Spin Off Amid Portfolio Shift and Pricing Changes
March 21, 2026, 12:33 PM EDT. Diageo (LSE:DGE) is reportedly exploring a spin off of its Guinness brand following weak financial results and shifting consumer demand towards lower-priced spirits. The move reflects a strategic reassessment of how Guinness fits within Diageo's portfolio, which includes Scotch, tequila, and vodka. Concurrently, the company is pursuing new brand partnerships and limited product launches, such as the IDL partnership for CÎROC Ultra Premium Vodka and a limited Oban 15 Year Old Port Cask Finish, aiming to maintain premium appeal despite consumer trends favoring value options. A Guinness spin off would reshape Diageo's capital allocation and portfolio balance, potentially leaving a more spirits-heavy mix to justify marketing investments. Investors should watch how these changes impact the balance between premium and value offerings, as well as future cash flow resilience.