Market Overview - The Hang Seng Index faces short-term resistance at 25,735 points, with limited corporate profit improvement and a stable economic outlook in mainland China [2] - Active trading in the Hong Kong market indicates a positive risk appetite, with capital rotating across different sectors [2] - New trade negotiations between China and the US have led to an extension of the tariff truce, easing trade tensions [2] Sector Focus - Key market focus includes earnings reports from Cathay Pacific (0293) and Uni-President China (0220) [3] Macro Insights - The People's Bank of China and seven departments are promoting industrial upgrades to prevent "involution" competition [4] - The S&P China Services PMI rose to 52.6 in July, marking a 14-month high, indicating robust new orders and improved business conditions [8] - The China Passenger Car Market Information Joint Conference forecasts a 6% increase in retail sales of passenger cars this year, reaching 24.35 million units [8] - The US ISM Services PMI for July was reported at 50.1, indicating stagnation in the services sector amid rising costs [8] Company News - China Tower (0788) reported a 8% increase in net profit for the first half of the year, with operating income of 49.6 billion yuan, a 2.8% year-on-year increase [9] - Alibaba won a contract for an AI programming project with Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, indicating deepening collaboration in AI [9] - NetEase (9999) experienced login issues for several games due to internal network failures, which have since been resolved [9] - BYD (2015) adjusted the configuration of its i8 electric vehicle, lowering the price to 339,800 yuan and standardizing the Max version as the base model [9] - KFC China (9987) reported a 1.4% increase in second-quarter net profit, with total revenue of 27.87 billion yuan, a 4.03% year-on-year increase [10]

Market Overview - The Hang Seng Index faces short-term resistance at 25,735 points, with limited corporate profit improvement and a lack of strong economic stimulus from mainland China [2] - Active trading in the Hong Kong market indicates a positive risk appetite, with capital rotating across different sectors [2] - Recent US-China trade negotiations have led to an extension of the tariff truce, easing trade tensions [2] Macro Focus - The People's Bank of China continues to implement a moderately loose monetary policy, aiming to support local government financing platforms [4][8] - In October, the fourth batch of 69 billion RMB for old-for-new funding will be allocated, contributing to a total of 300 billion RMB for the year [8] - The US non-farm payrolls for July showed an unexpected increase of only 73,000 jobs, significantly below expectations, leading to a revision of previous months' data [4][9] Sector Highlights - High dividend stocks are favored as market conditions stabilize and interest rate cut expectations rise [7] - Construction materials stocks are expected to benefit from the commencement of large hydropower projects in Tibet and strengthened supply-side reforms [7] Company News - Xinyi Solar reported a 58.8% decrease in interim profits to 750 million RMB, cutting its interim dividend by 58% [4] - Leung's Group anticipates a net loss of up to 100 million RMB for the interim period, narrowing by at least 63% year-on-year [4] - China Resources Medical expects a 20-25% drop in net profit for the first half of the year [4] - Meituan, Alibaba's Taobao, and JD.com have jointly called for a halt to disorderly competition in the food delivery sector [8][10] - Xiaomi's vehicle deliveries exceeded 30,000 units in July, marking a 20% increase from June [10] - Geely's July sales grew by 58%, with total sales for the first seven months increasing by 49% [10] - Ideal Auto delivered over 30,000 new vehicles in July, with a cumulative delivery of over 1.36 million vehicles [10] - Zero Run delivered 50,129 vehicles in July, achieving a record high despite the traditional sales slump [10]

Market Overview - The Hang Seng Index faces short-term resistance at 25,735 points, with limited corporate profit improvement and a lack of strong economic stimulus from mainland China [2] - Active trading in the Hong Kong market indicates a relatively positive risk appetite, with capital rotating among different sectors [2] - The U.S. and China have initiated a new round of trade negotiations, agreeing to extend the 90-day tariff truce reached in mid-May [2] Macro Focus - China's official manufacturing PMI for July decreased to 49.3, falling short of expectations and indicating contraction for four consecutive months [11] - Hong Kong's GDP for Q2 is estimated to grow by 3.1%, surpassing expectations, while retail sales growth in June was below expectations at 0.7% [12] - The U.S. Federal Reserve maintained interest rates in July, with expectations of two rate cuts this year, totaling 0.5 percentage points [6] Company News - Tencent Holdings (0700) is leveraging gaming as a key driver for breakthroughs in AI technology [5] - Prosus has initiated a reduction of its stake in Meituan (3690), cashing out nearly 2 billion yuan in the past two weeks [5] - XPeng Motors (9868) reported a 2.3-fold increase in July deliveries, setting a new monthly record [5] - China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (0386) issued a profit warning, expecting a drop of at least 40% in first-half earnings [5] Stock Market Performance - The Hang Seng Index closed at 24,773, down 1.6%, with a year-to-date increase of 23.5% [7] - The average daily trading volume in Hong Kong's stock market increased by 82% year-on-year, reaching 2,402 billion [12] - The number of new IPOs in Hong Kong surged, with 42 new listings raising a total of 107.1 billion, a sevenfold increase compared to the previous year [12]

Market Overview - The Hang Seng Index is expected to rise towards 26,000 points due to stable economic performance in mainland China during the first half of the year, with limited willingness to implement further economic stimulus measures and modest corporate profit improvements [2] - Active trading in the Hong Kong market reflects a positive risk appetite, with capital rotating across different sectors [2] - The initiation of a new round of trade negotiations between China and the US, along with the extension of the 90-day tariff ceasefire agreement, has contributed to a more favorable outlook for the Hang Seng Index [2] Company News - JD Group (9618) has made a takeover offer to European electronics retailer Ceconomy [4] - Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (3750) reported a 33% increase in interim profit, exceeding expectations [4] - HSBC Holdings (0005) reported a 27% decline in pre-tax profit, falling short of expectations, and announced a $3 billion share buyback [4] - Prada (1913) saw a slight increase of less than 1% in half-year profit, which was below expectations [4] - WuXi AppTec (2359) is raising approximately 7.7 billion yuan through a discounted share placement [4] Economic Indicators - The US Federal Reserve maintained interest rates, with indications that they are not prepared to cut rates yet, despite a slowdown in economic activity [4] - The Fed's dot plot suggests two rate cuts totaling 50 basis points this year, with a cautious outlook on future inflation [4] - The US is engaged in trade negotiations with multiple countries, with some progress reported, although uncertainties remain [4] Macro Focus - The Central Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China has decided to hold the Fourth Plenary Session in October, focusing on economic development and strategic planning for the next five years [8] - The meeting emphasized the importance of maintaining strategic determination and confidence in China's economic resilience and potential [8] - The Chinese government is expected to implement more proactive fiscal policies to stimulate domestic demand and consumption [9] Investment Insights - The report highlights the potential for investment in sectors such as construction, brokerage, and export-oriented companies due to ongoing trade negotiations and infrastructure projects [7] - The focus on enhancing domestic consumption and addressing economic challenges presents opportunities for companies involved in consumer goods and services [9]

Market Overview - The Hang Seng Index is expected to rise towards 26,000 points due to a stable economic outlook in mainland China and a postponement of tariffs by the US [2] - Active trading in the Hong Kong market indicates a positive risk appetite, with capital rotating among different sectors [2] Short-term Sector Outlook - Focus on upcoming economic indicators including the US Federal Reserve's interest rate decision, Q2 GDP, and earnings reports from major companies such as HSBC and Budweiser [3] Macro Focus - The IMF has slightly raised its global growth forecast for 2025 and 2026, predicting a 4.8% growth for China this year [4][9] - The US and China are expected to hold another round of trade talks within approximately 90 days, pending approval from President Trump [4][9] Corporate News - Baoshan International has issued a profit warning, expecting a 44% drop in interim profits [5][11] - Huaneng Power International reported a 23% increase in net profit for the first half of the year, exceeding expectations [5][11] - Ideal Automotive launched its second pure electric vehicle, priced starting at 320,000 RMB [5][11] International Market Outlook - The US Federal Reserve maintained interest rates, indicating a cautious approach towards future inflation uncertainties [6] - The ongoing trade negotiations are affecting oil demand growth, with OPEC+ increasing supply to limit international oil price increases [6] Index Performance - The Hang Seng Index closed at 25,524 points, with a year-to-date increase of 27.24% [6] - The Shanghai Composite Index rose by 0.33% to close at 3,610 points, reflecting a year-to-date increase of 7.70% [6] Commodity and Currency Market - The CRB Commodity Index increased by 0.81% year-to-date, while gold prices rose by 0.36% [6] - The US Dollar Index showed a slight increase of 0.26% year-to-date [6] Company Earnings Forecasts - China Ruyi Holdings expects to turn a profit for the first half of the year, projecting a net profit of approximately 1 to 1.2 billion RMB [11] - Huaneng Power International's revenue for the first half of the year was reported at 112.03 billion RMB, a decrease of 5.7% year-on-year [11]

Market Overview - The Hang Seng Index is expected to rise towards 26,000 points due to a stable economic outlook in mainland China and a postponement of tariffs by the US, although corporate earnings improvements are limited [2] - Market activity remains robust with active trading across various sectors, reflecting a positive risk appetite among investors [2] Macro Focus - US President Trump indicated that global benchmark tariffs could range between 15% to 20%, with ongoing trade negotiations between the US and China potentially paving the way for a meeting between leaders [4][8] - Reports suggest that the US-China tariff ceasefire may be extended by another 90 days, with no new tariffs imposed during this period [8] - The Chinese government is implementing a child-rearing subsidy of 3,600 RMB per year for children under three years old, aimed at reducing family costs and benefiting over 20 million families annually [8] Corporate News - WuXi AppTec (2359) reported a 95% increase in interim profits, exceeding expectations, and raised its full-year operational outlook [10] - Huazhong Medicine (2552) anticipates a profit of over 1.1 billion RMB for the interim period, a significant turnaround from a loss in the previous year [10] - ZTE Corporation (0763) plans to issue convertible bonds at a 15.9% premium, expecting to raise over 3.5 billion RMB for enhancing its computing product development [10] - Same Origin Pharmaceutical (2410) is conducting a discounted share placement to raise approximately 1.6 billion RMB for R&D and operational needs [10] - The Hong Kong retail sector is experiencing a recovery, with a 0.9% quarterly increase in core street shop rents, driven by the return of international tourists [9][10] Economic Indicators - Hong Kong's exports rose by 11.9% year-on-year in June, marking the 16th consecutive month of growth, although this was below market expectations [9] - The US Treasury plans to issue over 1 trillion USD in bonds this quarter to cover a shortfall from the previous quarter, reflecting a cautious economic outlook [8]

Market Overview - The Hang Seng Index is expected to rise towards 26,000 points due to a stable economic outlook in mainland China and a positive risk appetite in the Hong Kong market, despite limited improvement in corporate earnings [2][5] - The market remains active with capital rotating across different sectors, and new trade negotiations between China and the US are anticipated to ease trade tensions [2][7] Sector Focus - Key market focus includes Hong Kong's June import and export data and the performance of companies like WuXi AppTec (2359) [3] Macroeconomic Insights - The US Federal Reserve maintained interest rates in June, with an adjusted core PCE forecast for 2025-2027, indicating a cautious approach towards future inflation uncertainties [5] - The trade negotiations between the US and various countries are ongoing, with potential impacts on oil demand growth and international oil prices [5] Corporate News - Alibaba (9988) launched its first self-developed AI smart glasses, Quark Glasses, while JD.com (9618) initiated a plan to introduce 1,000 overseas brands within three years [7][10] - China Duty Free Group (1880) reported a 21% decline in net profit for the first half of the year, while China Resources Beverage (2460) issued a profit warning, expecting a 30% drop in net profit [7] Economic Indicators - The first half of 2025 saw a 1.8% decline in profits for industrial enterprises in mainland China, with state-owned enterprises experiencing a 7.6% drop [8] - The logistics costs in mainland China decreased, with the ratio of total logistics costs to GDP falling to 14% [8] Investment Climate - The Chinese government is focusing on stabilizing the market and enhancing regulatory measures to support economic recovery and growth [9] - The China Securities Regulatory Commission is working on improving corporate governance standards for listed companies [9]

Market Overview - The Hang Seng Index is expected to rise towards 26,000 points due to the postponement of tariffs by the US and a stable economic outlook in mainland China, although corporate earnings improvements are limited [2] - Active trading in the Hong Kong market indicates a positive risk appetite, with capital rotating across different sectors [2] Macro Focus - The State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (SASAC) encourages state-owned enterprises to lead in resisting "cut-throat" competition and to optimize the allocation of state capital [8] - The European Central Bank (ECB) has maintained interest rates while awaiting clarity on US tariff policies, with inflation rates reaching 2% [9] - The US Federal Reserve is expected to reduce interest rates twice this year, with a total reduction of 0.5 percentage points [4] Corporate News - Pop Mart (9992) is increasing production monthly and has denied engaging in "hunger marketing," while exploring a potential movie collaboration with a Hollywood company [10] - JD.com (9618) is in negotiations to acquire German electronics retailer Ceconomy for approximately €2.2 billion [10] - OSL Group (0863) plans to raise HK$23.55 billion through a share placement at a 15.34% discount [10] - Sinopec (0386) reported a 2% increase in oil and gas production for the first half of the year [10] - Kwan Tai Group (0148) expects a more than 70% increase in interim net profit [10] Industry Insights - The mainland is implementing measures to regulate low-price competition and address "involution" in various industries [8] - The automotive market in Europe experienced its largest decline in ten months, with electric vehicle growth slowing [9] - The Chinese government is enhancing financial services for rural reforms and encouraging the issuance of "three rural" bonds [8]

Market Overview - The Hang Seng Index is expected to rise towards 26,000 points due to the postponement of tariffs by the US and a stable economic outlook in mainland China, although corporate earnings improvements are limited [2] - Active trading in the Hong Kong market reflects a positive risk appetite, with capital rotating across different sectors [2] - New trade negotiations between China and the US are set to begin, contributing to a more favorable trade environment [2] Company Insights: Xtep International (1368) - Xtep's total retail sales volume (RSV) showed a slight year-on-year slowdown in Q2 2025, with online sales performing better than offline [9] - The company plans to gradually recover 100-200 stores for direct-to-consumer (DTC) transformation starting in Q4 2025, with a total of about 500 stores targeted for recovery by FY26E [9] - Xtep's management expects a net profit growth of over 10% year-on-year for FY25E, maintaining a stable retail discount level of 25-30% [9] Company Insights: Anta Sports (2020) - Anta reported stable performance in Q2 2025, with its main brand and FILA showing low single-digit and mid-single-digit growth, respectively [14] - The company has reaffirmed its FY25E guidance, expecting growth rates of high single digits for its main brand and over 30% for other brands [14] - Anta is focusing on optimizing its offline store structure and managing online discounts to maintain brand image and profitability [14] Financial Projections - Xtep's revenue is projected to grow from 8,423 million RMB in FY23A to 11,412 million RMB in FY25E, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 7% [10] - Anta's revenue is expected to increase from 10,074 million RMB in FY24A to 12,935 million RMB in FY26E, reflecting a robust growth trajectory [10] Valuation Metrics - Xtep's FY25E price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is projected at 9.6x, which is significantly below its 5-year average valuation [9] - Anta's FY25E P/E ratio is estimated at 17.0x, also below its 10-year average, indicating potential undervaluation [14]

Market Overview - The Hang Seng Index is expected to rise towards 26,000 points due to a stable economic outlook in mainland China and active market trading, despite limited corporate profit improvements [2] - The market remains active with a positive risk appetite, as funds rotate across different sectors [2] Macro Focus - Sweden will host a new round of US-China trade negotiations, with the aim of extending the tariff suspension period [4][7] - The US has reached a trade agreement with Japan, reducing tariffs to 15% and involving a $550 billion investment from Japan [7] - China's foreign exchange bureau reported a net increase of $10.1 billion in foreign investment in A-shares and funds in the first half of the year, indicating a stable growth outlook for foreign capital [8] Company News - Chow Tai Fook (1929) reported a 1.9% year-on-year decline in retail value for the first fiscal quarter [4] - TCL Electronics (1070) expects a mid-term adjusted net profit increase of up to 65% year-on-year, driven by quality growth in core business and improved product and channel structure [9] - ASMPT (0522) reported a 32% decrease in mid-term profit, with a dividend of 0.26 HKD per share [9] - WuXi AppTec (2268) anticipates a mid-term net profit growth of over 50% [4] - The Fourth Paradigm (6682) has launched Phancy AI smart glasses, with shipments expected in early August [9] Industry Insights - The Chinese smartphone market saw a 2.4% year-on-year decline in shipments in Q2, influenced by early product launches due to subsidy policies [8] - The gaming industry in China continues to see regulatory stability, with 134 new game licenses issued in July, including notable titles like NetEase's "Diablo IV" [8]