Group 1 - The A-share market has shown strong performance this week, with major indices such as the Shanghai Composite Index and the Wind All A Index recording significant gains, while the ChiNext Index and the Sci-Tech 50 Index lagged behind [1][14][16] - The market style this week favored small-cap growth and small-cap value stocks, while large-cap growth and mid-cap growth stocks underperformed [1][16] - Most sectors in the Shenwan first-level industry classification saw gains, with defense, non-ferrous metals, and machinery equipment leading the way, while pharmaceuticals, computers, and retail sectors experienced declines [1][16] Group 2 - The overall domestic market is performing well, supported by accumulating internal and external favorable factors, with expectations for continued strong performance in the future [2][22] - The weak U.S. labor market, highlighted by July's non-farm payrolls adding only 73,000 jobs and an increase in the unemployment rate to 4.2%, has raised concerns about the U.S. economy and increased expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut in September [2][22][23] - Domestic policies are actively supporting the market, with July exports growing by 7.2% year-on-year, indicating resilience in foreign trade despite a complex international environment [4][48] Group 3 - The market is expected to reach new highs in the second half of the year, driven by short-term expectations and liquidity improvements, with a shift from policy-driven to fundamentals and liquidity-driven market dynamics [5][62] - Short-term focus should be on previously lagging sectors and those likely to benefit from improved overseas liquidity, while long-term attention should be on consumption, technological self-reliance, and dividend stocks [5][63][67][68][69] - Specific sectors to watch include machinery equipment and power equipment for short-term gains, and pharmaceuticals, home appliances, and food and beverage sectors for long-term benefits from overseas liquidity improvements [5][63][68]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for Changshu Bank (601128.SH) with a current price of 7.80 CNY [1]. Core Insights - Changshu Bank reported a revenue of 6.1 billion CNY for the first half of 2025, representing a year-on-year growth of 10.1%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 2 billion CNY, up 13.5% year-on-year [4][5]. - The bank's return on average equity (ROAE) stands at 13.34%, reflecting a slight increase of 0.06 percentage points year-on-year [4]. - The bank's non-interest income grew significantly by 57.3% year-on-year, contributing to the overall revenue growth [5][9]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In the first half of 2025, the bank's revenue, pre-provision profit, and net profit attributable to shareholders grew by 10.1%, 12.1%, and 13.5% respectively, with slight changes compared to the first quarter [5]. - The bank's net interest income and non-interest income growth rates were 0.8% and 57.3% year-on-year, indicating a strong performance in non-interest income [5]. Asset and Loan Growth - As of the end of the second quarter of 2025, the bank's interest-earning assets and loans grew by 11.4% and 5.2% year-on-year, respectively [6]. - The bank's loan growth was supported by financial investments and interbank assets, with a total loan addition of 106 billion CNY in the first half of 2025 [6]. Deposit and Funding - The bank's interest-bearing liabilities and deposits grew by 9.4% and 9.9% year-on-year, with a total deposit addition of 242 billion CNY in the first half of 2025 [8]. - The bank has been actively managing its liabilities by adjusting deposit rates to mitigate the trend of increasing fixed-term deposits [8]. Capital Adequacy and Dividends - As of the end of the second quarter of 2025, the bank's core tier 1 capital adequacy ratio was 10.7%, with a proposed cash dividend of 497 million CNY, representing a payout ratio of 25.3% [11]. - The bank has 6 billion CNY of convertible bonds pending conversion, which is expected to support future capital needs [11]. Earnings Forecast and Valuation - The bank's earnings per share (EPS) forecasts for 2025, 2026, and 2027 are 1.28 CNY, 1.42 CNY, and 1.50 CNY, respectively, with corresponding price-to-earnings (P/E) ratios of 6.09, 5.50, and 5.19 [12][13].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No industry investment rating is provided in the report. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report From August 4 to August 8, 2025, the secondary - market prices of China's listed public REITs showed a trend of first decline and then rise. The overall performance was average compared with other mainstream asset classes. The prices of both property - right and franchise - based REITs declined, with property - right REITs having a larger decline. Ecological and environmental protection REITs had the largest increase. There were also changes in trading volume, turnover rate, and capital flow, and two new REITs were listed in the primary market [1][11]. 3. Summary According to the Directory 3.1 Secondary Market 3.1.1 Price Trends - **At the large - scale asset level**: The secondary - market prices of China's listed public REITs showed a trend of first decline and then rise. The returns of China's public REITs were - 0.44%, ranking behind stocks, convertible bonds, A - shares, gold, and pure bonds, but ahead of crude oil [1][11]. - **At the underlying asset level**: Both property - right and franchise - based REITs' secondary - market prices declined, with property - right REITs having a larger decline. Among different underlying asset types, ecological and environmental protection REITs had the largest increase, followed by energy and warehousing and logistics REITs [17][19]. - **At the single - REIT level**: Excluding the newly listed REITs, 21 REITs rose, 1 remained flat, and 49 declined. The top three in terms of increase were Huatai Baowan Logistics REIT, ICBC Mengneng Clean Energy REIT, and Huaxia Nanjing Traffic Expressway REIT. The top three in terms of decline were Huaxia Shouchuang Outlet Mall REIT, ICBC Hebei Expressway REIT, and CICC Hubei Ketou Optics Valley REIT [23]. 3.1.2 Trading Volume and Turnover Rate - **At the underlying asset level**: The trading volume of public REITs this week was 3.67 billion yuan. New - type infrastructure REITs led in terms of average daily turnover rate. The top three in terms of trading volume were new - type infrastructure, transportation infrastructure, and park infrastructure REITs. The top three in terms of average daily turnover rate were new - type infrastructure, energy infrastructure, and municipal facilities REITs [27]. - **At the single - REIT level**: The trading volume and turnover rate of single REITs continued to show differentiation. The top three in terms of trading volume were Southern Runze Technology Data Center REIT, Southern Wanguo Data Center REIT, and Huaxia Huadian Clean Energy REIT. The same three were also the top three in terms of trading amount. In terms of turnover rate, Huaxia Huadian Clean Energy REIT, Southern Runze Technology Data Center REIT, and Southern Wanguo Data Center REIT led [28]. 3.1.3 Main Force Net Inflow and Block Trading - **Main force net inflow situation**: The total net inflow of the main force this week was 242.81 million yuan, indicating an increase in market trading enthusiasm. In terms of different underlying asset REITs, the top three in terms of net inflow were new - type infrastructure, energy infrastructure, and water conservancy facilities REITs. In terms of single REITs, the top three were Southern Runze Technology Data Center REIT, Southern Wanguo Data Center REIT, and Huaxia Huadian Clean Energy REIT [32]. - **Block trading situation**: The total block trading amount this week reached 336.25 million yuan, an increase compared with last week. There were block trading transactions on 5 trading days this week, with the highest single - day trading amount on August 6, 2025. The top three in terms of block trading amount were Southern Shunfeng Logistics REIT, CITIC Construction Investment Mingyang Smart New Energy REIT, and Chuangjin Hexin Shounong REIT [33]. 3.2 Primary Market - **Listed projects**: As of August 8, 2025, there were 73 public REITs in China, with a total issuance scale of 190.852 billion yuan. This week, Southern Runze Technology Data Center REIT and Southern Wanguo Data Center REIT were listed, both belonging to new - type infrastructure, with issuance scales of 4.5 billion yuan and 2.4 billion yuan respectively [36]. - **Pending - listing projects**: There were 17 REITs in the pending - listing state, including 11 first - issuance REITs and 6 REITs pending expansion. This week, the expansion project of "AVIC Jingneng Photovoltaic Closed - end Infrastructure Securities Investment Fund" and the first - issuance project of "CICC Vipshop Outlet Mall Closed - end Infrastructure Securities Investment Fund" were updated to "Passed" [40].

Group 1: Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the content Group 2: Core View of the Report - The current convertible bond valuations are close to or exceed historical highs, but the equity market is on the rise, so one can still be optimistic about convertible bonds [1][4] Group 3: Summary by Relevant Catalogs Market Conditions - From August 4 to August 8, 2025, the CSI Convertible Bond Index rose by +2.3% (last week's change was -1.4%), and the CSI All-Share Index changed by +1.9% (last week's change was -1.1%). Since the beginning of 2025, the CSI Convertible Bond Index has risen by +12.8%, and the CSI All-Share Index has risen by +10.7%, with the convertible bond market outperforming the equity market [1][4] - By rating, high-rated bonds (AA+ and above), medium-rated bonds (AA), and low-rated bonds (AA- and below) rose by +2.14%, +2.26%, and +3.01% respectively this week, with low-rated bonds having the highest increase. By convertible bond size, large-scale convertible bonds (bond balance > 5 billion yuan), medium-scale convertible bonds (balance between 500 million and 5 billion yuan), and small-scale convertible bonds (balance < 500 million yuan) rose by +1.49%, +2.38%, and +3.23% respectively, with small-scale convertible bonds having the highest increase. By parity, ultra-high parity bonds (conversion value > 130 yuan), high parity bonds (conversion value between 110 and 130 yuan), medium parity bonds (conversion value between 90 and 110 yuan), low parity bonds (conversion value between 70 and 90 yuan), and ultra-low parity bonds (conversion value < 70 yuan) rose by +4.08%, +2.85%, +2.30%, +1.96%, and +1.86% respectively, with ultra-high parity bonds having the highest increase [2] - The top 30 convertible bonds in terms of increase are mainly from the machinery and equipment (7) and chemical (6) industries; the top 30 convertible bonds in terms of decline are mainly from the pharmaceutical and biological (7) and chemical (4) industries [2] Convertible Bond Price, Parity, and Conversion Premium Rate - As of August 8, 2025, there were 461 outstanding convertible bonds (463 at the end of last week), with a balance of 631.809 billion yuan (636.614 billion yuan at the end of last week). The average convertible bond price was 130.4 yuan (127.7 yuan last week), with a percentile of 99.5%; the average convertible bond parity was 103.18 yuan (100.65 yuan last week), with a percentile of 93.5%; the average convertible bond conversion premium rate was 28.1% (27.4% last week), with a percentile of 56.7%. Among them, the conversion premium rate of medium-parity convertible bonds (conversion value between 90 and 110 yuan) was 29.6% (27.6% last week), higher than the median conversion premium rate of medium-parity convertible bonds since 2018 (20.1%) [3] Convertible Bond Performance and Allocation Direction - The CSI Convertible Bond Index rose by +2.3% this week, continuing to rise after a slight adjustment last week; the CSI All-Share Index changed by +1.9%. Since the beginning of 2025, the CSI Convertible Bond Index has risen by +12.8%, and the CSI All-Share Index has risen by +10.7%, with the convertible bond market outperforming the equity market. Although the current convertible bond valuations are high, one can still be optimistic about convertible bonds due to the promising equity market [4] Convertible Bond Increase Situation - The top 15 convertible bonds in terms of increase this week include Jiejian Convertible Bond, Julong Convertible Bond, and Gaoce Convertible Bond, with increases of 23.15%, 21.65%, and 16.82% respectively [22]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core View of the Report The report is a weekly observation of credit bonds from August 4th to August 8th, 2025. It shows that credit - bond issuance increased significantly on the primary market, while the total trading volume decreased on the secondary market. Industry and regional credit spreads showed mixed trends [1][3][4]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 Primary Market 3.1.1 Issuance Statistics - From August 4th to August 8th, 2025, 411 credit bonds were issued, with a total issuance scale of 437.957 billion yuan, a 71.67% increase compared to the previous period [1][11]. - In terms of issuance scale, 185 industrial bonds were issued, with a scale of 175.948 billion yuan (a 37.05% increase and accounting for 40.17% of the total); 184 urban investment bonds were issued, with a scale of 119.809 billion yuan (a 35.62% increase and accounting for 27.36% of the total); 42 financial bonds were issued, with a scale of 142.2 billion yuan (a 270.31% increase and accounting for 32.47% of the total) [1][11]. - The average issuance term of credit bonds was 3.22 years, with industrial bonds at 2.89 years, urban investment bonds at 3.83 years, and financial bonds at 1.90 years [1][13]. - The average issuance coupon rate of credit bonds was 2.11%, with industrial bonds at 2.04%, urban investment bonds at 2.25%, and financial bonds at 1.78% [2][17]. 3.1.2 Cancellation of Issuance Statistics - Five credit bonds were cancelled for issuance this week [3][22]. 3.2 Secondary Market 3.2.1 Credit Spread Tracking - Industry credit spreads showed mixed trends. For AAA - rated industries, the credit spread of the automobile industry increased the most (2.3BP), while that of the mining industry decreased the most (1.5BP); for AA + - rated industries, the computer industry increased the most (6.5BP), and the non - ferrous metals industry decreased the most (11.8BP); for AA - rated industries, the commercial trade industry increased the most (6.7BP), and the media industry decreased the most (2.8BP) [3][24]. - Coal credit spreads decreased overall, while steel credit spreads showed mixed trends. AAA and AA + - rated coal credit spreads decreased by 0.4BP and 0.3BP respectively; AAA and AA + - rated steel credit spreads increased by 1BP and decreased by 2.1BP respectively [24]. - Urban investment credit spreads of all levels decreased overall, while non - urban investment credit spreads showed mixed trends. The three levels of urban investment credit spreads decreased by 0.5BP, 0.8BP, and 1.5BP respectively; the three levels of non - urban investment credit spreads increased by 0.1BP, 0.6BP, and decreased by 0.6BP respectively [24]. - State - owned enterprise credit spreads showed mixed trends, while private enterprise credit spreads decreased overall. The three levels of central state - owned enterprise credit spreads increased by 0.4BP, 1BP, and decreased by 2.3BP respectively; the three levels of local state - owned enterprise credit spreads decreased by 0.2BP, 0.7BP, and 0.9BP respectively; the three levels of private enterprise credit spreads decreased by 0.1BP, 0.1BP, and 6.3BP respectively [25]. - Regional urban investment credit spreads showed mixed trends. In terms of spread levels, for AAA - rated regions, the top three were Shaanxi, Yunnan, and Liaoning; for AA + - rated regions, the top three were Qinghai, Gansu, and Shaanxi; for AA - rated regions, the top three were Shaanxi, Yunnan, and Sichuan. In terms of month - on - month changes, for AAA - rated regions, Yunnan increased the most (0.4BP), and Jilin decreased the most (2BP); for AA + - rated regions, Qinghai increased the most (4.6BP), and Liaoning decreased the most (7BP); for AA - rated regions, Shaanxi increased the most (0.5BP), and Hebei decreased the most (21.8BP) [26]. 3.2.2 Trading Volume Statistics - The total trading volume of credit bonds was 1263.376 billion yuan, a decrease of 11.51% compared to the previous period. The top three in terms of trading volume were commercial bank bonds, corporate bonds, and medium - term notes. Commercial bank bonds had a trading volume of 373.834 billion yuan (a 28.05% decrease and accounting for 29.59% of the total); corporate bonds had a trading volume of 352.34 billion yuan (an 11.18% increase and accounting for 27.89% of the total); medium - term notes had a trading volume of 315.271 billion yuan (a 1.98% decrease and accounting for 24.95% of the total) [4][27]. 3.2.3 Actively Traded Bonds This Week - The report selected the top 20 urban investment bonds, industrial bonds, and financial bonds in terms of trading volume this week for investors' reference [29].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the banking industry, indicating an expected investment return exceeding the market benchmark index by over 15% in the next 6-12 months [1]. Core Insights - The report anticipates a seasonal decline in loan issuance for July, predicting new RMB loans to be less than 100 billion, with a year-on-year decrease of 200 billion, resulting in a growth rate around 7% [4][5]. - Social financing (社融) is expected to remain stable in July, with an estimated increase of 1-1.2 trillion, reflecting a year-on-year increase of approximately 300-500 billion, and a growth rate of around 9% [13]. - The report highlights a seasonal drop in corporate credit demand, with short-term loans expected to show negative growth, while retail loan growth remains weak due to low consumer leverage willingness [6][7]. Summary by Sections Loan Issuance - In June, loan issuance saw a seasonal peak but was constrained by insufficient demand, with a total of 3.1 trillion in new loans for the second quarter, a year-on-year decrease of 670 billion [4]. - The report predicts that July will see a further decline in loan issuance, with corporate loan demand particularly weak due to economic pressures [6]. Social Financing - The report forecasts that government bond issuance will continue to support social financing growth, with a projected increase of 1.25 trillion in government bonds for July, a year-on-year increase of 566.2 billion [14]. - Direct financing through corporate bonds and other instruments is also expected to show marginal recovery, contributing to the overall social financing growth [13]. Monetary Indicators - M1 growth is expected to remain stable around 4.5%, while M2 growth may see a slight decline to approximately 8.1% due to seasonal factors and shifts in deposit patterns [17]. - The report notes a "see-saw" effect between different types of deposits, impacting the overall monetary growth dynamics [17].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the internet media industry, indicating an expected investment return exceeding 15% over the next 6-12 months [5]. Core Insights - Duolingo's Q2 2025 performance exceeded expectations, with revenue reaching $250 million, a 41% year-over-year increase, and net profit of $45 million, reflecting an 83.9% growth [1]. - The company reported a significant increase in daily active users (DAU) to 47.7 million, a 40% year-over-year growth, and a monthly active user (MAU) count of 128 million [2]. - The paid user base grew to 10.9 million, a 37% increase, with the paid penetration rate rising from 7.7% in Q2 2024 to 8.5% in Q2 2025 [2]. - Duolingo's Q3 2025 guidance is optimistic, projecting revenue between $257 million and $261 million, surpassing consensus expectations [2]. - The report highlights that the negative impact of AI-generated content backlash is primarily localized to the U.S. market, while DAU growth in the Asia-Pacific region remains strong [4]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - Q2 2025 revenue was $250 million, exceeding Refinitiv consensus by 4.82%, with adjusted EBITDA at $79 million, surpassing expectations by 29.06% [1][2]. - The company raised its full-year revenue guidance from $987 million to a range of $1.011 billion to $1.019 billion, indicating a positive outlook [2]. User Engagement - DAU/MAU ratio improved to 37.2% from 32.9% in Q2 2024, indicating enhanced user engagement [2]. - The introduction of a new incentive mechanism in the app has positively impacted revenue and user retention [3]. Market Expansion - Duolingo's collaboration with Luckin Coffee in China has significantly boosted brand visibility and market growth [3]. - The report notes that the AI feature penetration rate is expected to drive customer value and enhance user loyalty [4].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the internet media industry, indicating an expected investment return exceeding 15% over the next 6-12 months [4]. Core Insights - AppLovin's revenue and EBITDA continue to show high growth, with Q2 2025 revenue reaching $1.259 billion, a 77% year-over-year increase, although slightly below consensus expectations by 0.94%. Adjusted EBITDA was $1.018 billion, up 99% year-over-year, exceeding expectations by 2.12%. Net profit was $820 million, a 164% increase, surpassing expectations by 15.75% [1]. - For Q3 2025, AppLovin projects revenue between $1.32 billion and $1.34 billion, with a midpoint of $1.33 billion, which is 0.99% above consensus expectations. Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be between $1.07 billion and $1.09 billion, with a midpoint of $1.08 billion, exceeding expectations by 2.47% [1]. - The growth in revenue for Q2 2025 was primarily driven by game advertising, with the MAX market maintaining double-digit growth, significantly outpacing the in-app purchase game market. The platform has over 70% penetration among game advertisers, with stable re-investment from top clients [2]. - AXON, as a self-service core platform, has undergone significant upgrades and is expected to drive long-term growth in e-commerce, despite short-term pressures. Current annualized revenue from e-commerce is approximately $1 billion, with advertiser penetration below 1% [2]. - The report suggests that AppLovin's strong fundamentals in game advertising and high re-investment rates provide a solid foundation for growth, with a clear timeline for the rollout of AXON in international markets by October 2025 and a global launch in the first half of 2026 [3].

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Increase" rating for the companies involved in the brain-computer interface (BCI) industry, specifically recommending companies like Weisi Medical and Xiangyu Medical [5]. Core Insights - The recent "Implementation Opinions" issued by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and other ministries focus on five key tasks and three major projects aimed at accelerating the development of the BCI industry, with goals set for 2027 and 2030 [1][2]. - By 2027, the report anticipates achieving international advanced levels in electrodes, chips, and complete machines, as well as establishing 2-3 industrial development clusters [1]. - By 2030, the aim is to cultivate 2-3 global leading enterprises and build a competitive industrial ecosystem [1]. Summary by Sections Key Tasks and Projects - The five key tasks outlined include strengthening foundational software and hardware, creating high-performance products, promoting the application of technological achievements, expanding innovative entities, and enhancing industrial support capabilities [2]. - The three major projects consist of core software and hardware foundational projects, high-quality complete machine projects, and application expansion projects [2]. Local Action Plans - Local governments, such as Beijing and Shanghai, have introduced action plans to develop the BCI industry, with Beijing aiming to form an initial industrial ecosystem by 2030 and Shanghai targeting the completion of over five invasive and semi-invasive BCI products by 2027 [3]. - Sichuan Province plans to cultivate 10 leading enterprises and 200 innovative SMEs by 2030, with a target of performing 3,000 invasive BCI surgeries annually [3]. Product Development and Clinical Trials - The report notes that non-invasive BCI products are progressing rapidly, with several companies expected to receive approvals for their products in the second half of the year [4]. - Companies like Brain Tiger Technology and Ladder Medical are leading in the clinical trial progress for invasive and semi-invasive BCI products [4]. Investment Recommendations - The report recommends investing in companies that have early layouts in BCI products, such as Xiangyu Medical and Weisi Medical, while also suggesting attention to other companies like Chengyitong and Aipeng Medical [4].

Investment Rating - The report downgrades the investment rating to "Accumulate" [3][5] Core Views - The company's H1 2025 revenue is 6.248 billion, a year-on-year decrease of 9.28%, with a net profit attributable to the parent company of -0.068 billion, indicating a shift to loss [1] - The loss is attributed to impairment and investments in new businesses, with the actual profit from the ternary business being approximately 0.077 billion after excluding new industry investments [1] - Sales volume of ternary materials reached 50,000 tons in H1 2025, with expectations for further growth in the second half of the year due to clearer tariff policies and new overseas production [1][2] - The company is leading in solid-state battery cathode layout, with high-nickel cathode production capacity increasing and new product lines being developed [2] - The report predicts a significant reduction in net profit forecasts for 2025-2027, with corresponding PE ratios of 159, 33, and 25 [3] Summary by Sections Financial Performance - H1 2025 revenue: 62.48 billion, down 9.28% YoY; Q2 revenue: 32.85 billion, up 3% YoY and 11% QoQ [1] - Q2 gross margin: 8.94%, an increase of 0.79 percentage points [1] - Net profit forecast for 2025: 0.97 billion, down 88% from previous estimates [3] Business Development - The company is expanding its overseas production capacity, with a 20,000 tons/year high-nickel cathode factory in Korea passing international customer certification [2] - Sodium battery products are positioned for growth in various sectors, with production expected to ramp up in late 2025 to 2026 [2] - Solid-state battery technology is advancing, with high-nickel and lithium-rich manganese-based cathodes already in production [2] Valuation Metrics - Revenue projections for 2025E: 13.76 billion, with a growth rate of -8.80% [4] - Net profit projections for 2026E: 4.75 billion, with a growth rate of 389.42% [4] - The report highlights the scarcity of the company's overseas production capacity as a potential competitive advantage [3]