Core Viewpoint - The Hong Kong stock market experienced a decline in October, with all three major indices ending the month lower after a brief rise at the beginning. The Hang Seng Index fell by 3.53%, the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index dropped by 4.05%, and the Hang Seng Tech Index saw the largest decline at 8.62. The Hang Seng Index fell below the 26,000-point mark, while the Hang Seng Tech Index fell below 6,000 points [1]. Sector Performance - The coal, port transportation, oil, and airline sectors showed positive performance, with China Eastern Airlines rising by 19.8%, China Southern Airlines increasing by 12.5%, and China Petroleum gaining over 13%. China National Offshore Oil Corporation rose nearly 4%. In the coal sector, China Coal Energy surged nearly 18%, while China Shenhua Energy increased by 12% and Shougang Resources rose by 9.7% [1]. - Conversely, the Apple concept stocks, biopharmaceuticals, domestic real estate, automotive, and semiconductor sectors experienced significant declines. Highway Electronics led the Apple concept sector with a drop of 20.7%, followed by Sunny Optical with a decline of 16.8% and Q Technology down by 15.8%. In the automotive sector, Li Auto fell by 21.35%, Leap Motor dropped by 12.13%, and BYD shares decreased by 8.7%. Although SMIC reached a new high during the month, it still fell by 5.7% [1]. Large Technology Stocks - Among large technology stocks, Xiaomi saw a significant drop of 20%, Kuaishou fell by 14.48%, Baidu decreased by 11.71%, NetEase dropped by 8.36%, JD.com fell by 7.87%, Alibaba decreased by 6.72%, Tencent dropped by 5.13%, and Meituan fell by 2.39% [1].

Group 1 - The Hong Kong stock market saw a collective rise in Apple-related stocks, with notable increases in several companies [1] - Hongteng Precision experienced an 8.06% increase, reaching a latest price of 5.900 and a total market capitalization of 43.091 billion [2] - Weishi Jiajie rose by 6.26%, with a latest price of 10.010 and a total market capitalization of 14.312 billion, marking a year-to-date increase of 102.51% [2] Group 2 - Gaoweidian increased by 5.04%, with a latest price of 33.760 and a total market capitalization of 29.303 billion, reflecting a year-to-date increase of 19.29% [2] - Lens Technology saw a rise of 2.92%, with a latest price of 26.760 and a total market capitalization of 141.409 billion, showing a year-to-date increase of 48.09% [2] - Fuzhikang Group increased by 2.39%, with a latest price of 18.830 and a total market capitalization of 14.739 billion, achieving a year-to-date increase of 104.67% [2]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint indicates that Apple-related stocks in Hong Kong have collectively declined, with significant drops in companies such as 富智康集团 (5.5% down) and others like 鸿腾精密 and 丘钛科技 (over 4% down) [1] - Renowned Apple analyst 郭明錤 from 天风国际 has reported that the demand for iPhone Air is lower than expected, leading the supply chain to reduce shipments and production capacity [1] - The supply chain's production capacity is expected to shrink by over 80% by Q1 2026, with some components anticipated to cease production by the end of 2025 due to the inability to find new market segments [1] Group 2 - Specific stock performance includes 富智康集团 at 18.240 with a decline of 5.49%, and other companies like 丘钛科技 at 14.090 (down 4.28%) and 蓝思科技 at 25.880 (down 4.01%) [2] - Other notable declines include 比亚迪电子 (3.58% down), 高伟电子 (3.40% down), and 舜宇光学科技 (2.32% down) [2] - The overall trend reflects a challenging environment for Apple-related stocks, driven by reduced demand and production adjustments in the supply chain [1][2]

Group 1 - Apple concept stocks experienced significant declines, with 富智康集团 (Fujikon Group) falling by 6.22% to HKD 18.1 [1] - 鸿腾精密 (Hon Teng Precision) decreased by 5.51%, trading at HKD 5.32 [1] - 丘钛科技 (Q Technology) saw a drop of 4.82%, with shares priced at HKD 14.01 [1] - 高伟电子 (GoerTek) declined by 3.95%, now at HKD 31.62 [1] - 比亚迪电子 (BYD Electronics) fell by 3.79%, with a current price of HKD 37.04 [1]

Core Viewpoint - Apple-related stocks have experienced significant declines due to lower-than-expected demand for the iPhone Air, leading to supply chain adjustments and potential production cuts [1] Group 1: Stock Performance - FIH Mobile (02038) fell by 6.22%, trading at HKD 18.1 [1] - Hon Teng (06088) decreased by 5.51%, trading at HKD 5.32 [1] - Q Technology (01478) dropped by 4.82%, trading at HKD 14.01 [1] - GoerTek (01415) declined by 3.95%, trading at HKD 31.62 [1] - BYD Electronic (00285) fell by 3.79%, trading at HKD 37.04 [1] Group 2: Supply Chain Insights - Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo indicated that demand for the iPhone Air is below expectations, prompting the supply chain to reduce shipments and production capacity [1] - Supply chain capacity is expected to shrink by over 80% by Q1 2026, with some components anticipated to cease production by the end of 2025 [1] - Existing Pro and standard models are meeting most high-end user demands, making it challenging to identify new market segments [1] Group 3: Market Sentiment and Trade Variables - Trade variables are affecting market sentiment, but the impact of tariffs on Apple’s supply chain companies should not be overstated [1] - Apple maintains strict requirements for suppliers, and domestic supply chain companies are deemed irreplaceable [1] - Equipment companies may see Apple redirect resources towards cost-reduction and efficiency-enhancing technologies such as flexible automation and 3D printing [1]

Core Insights - Apple-related stocks have shown strong performance, with notable increases in share prices for companies such as Highgreat Electronics (5.42%), Q Technology (4.96%), and BYD Electronics (3.46%) [1] Sales Performance - According to Counterpoint Research, the sales of the iPhone 17 series in the first 10 days after launch in China and the US are 14% higher compared to the iPhone 16 during the same period [1] - The base model iPhone 17 has performed particularly well in the Chinese market, while the high-end iPhone 17 Pro Max has seen the strongest demand growth in the US [1] Product Comparison - The new ultra-thin iPhone Air, although targeting a smaller audience and generating less buzz than the base iPhone 17, has already surpassed the sales of the previous "Plus" model it replaced [1]

Core Insights - Apple's stock price reached an all-time high, boosting the share prices of related companies in the Hong Kong market [1] - Strong demand for the new iPhone 17 series is indicated, with sales in the first ten days surpassing those of the iPhone 16 series by 14% in both the US and China [1] Company Performance - Gawei Electronics saw a price increase of 5.36%, with a market capitalization of 293.55 billion and a year-to-date increase of 19.51% [2] - Hongteng Precision rose by 5.03%, with a market cap of 427.26 billion and a year-to-date increase of 60.27% [2] - Lens Technology increased by 5.00%, with a market cap of 1,421.48 billion and a year-to-date increase of 48.86% [2] - AAC Technologies experienced a 4.18% rise, with a market cap of 480.41 billion and a year-to-date increase of 9.77% [2] - Q Technology's stock rose by 3.28%, with a market cap of 175.81 billion and a year-to-date increase of 137.24% [2] - Sunny Optical Technology increased by 3.94%, with a market cap of 894.46 billion and a year-to-date increase of 19.59% [2] - FIH Mobile saw a 3.62% rise, with a market cap of 148.01 billion and a year-to-date increase of 105.54% [2] - BYD Electronics increased by 3.46%, with a market cap of 903.54 billion but a year-to-date decrease of 3.21% [2]

Core Viewpoint - Apple-related stocks have generally risen, indicating positive market sentiment towards companies associated with Apple products and services [1]. Group 1: Stock Performance - Hongteng Precision (06088.HK) increased by 4.23%, reaching HKD 5.92 [1]. - Sunny Optical (02382.HK) rose by 3.44%, trading at HKD 79.7 [1]. - Q Technology (01478.HK) saw a gain of 3.29%, with a price of HKD 15.09 [1]. - Lens Technology (06613.HK) experienced a 2.15% increase, priced at HKD 26.56 [1].

Core Viewpoint - Apple-related stocks have generally risen following a meeting between Apple's CEO Tim Cook and China's Minister of Industry and Information Technology, Li Lecheng, discussing Apple's business development in China and cooperation in the electronic information sector [1] Group 1: Stock Performance - Hongteng Precision (06088) increased by 4.23%, trading at 5.92 HKD [1] - Sunny Optical (02382) rose by 3.44%, trading at 79.7 HKD [1] - Q Technology (01478) saw a 3.29% increase, trading at 15.09 HKD [1] - Lens Technology (300433) (06613) gained 2.15%, trading at 26.56 HKD [1] Group 2: Business Development and Cooperation - Tim Cook expressed gratitude for the support from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology regarding Apple's development in China and committed to increasing investments in the region [1] - The discussion included enhancing cooperation in the electronic information field to achieve mutually beneficial development [1] Group 3: Industry Insights - Huafu Securities noted that the impact of tariffs on Apple’s supply chain equipment companies should not be overestimated, emphasizing the strict requirements Apple places on its suppliers [1] - Domestic supply chain companies are deemed irreplaceable, and Apple may allocate more resources towards cost-reducing and efficiency-enhancing technologies such as flexible automation and 3D printing [1] - There is potential for accelerated promotion of high-end models, foldable screens, and smart glasses, which would benefit the establishment and upgrading of related production lines [1]

Core Viewpoint - Apple-related stocks have generally risen following a meeting between Apple's CEO Tim Cook and China's Minister of Industry and Information Technology, Li Lecheng, where they discussed Apple's business development in China and cooperation in the electronic information sector [1] Group 1: Stock Performance - Hongteng Precision (06088) increased by 4.23%, trading at HKD 5.92 [1] - Sunny Optical Technology (02382) rose by 3.44%, trading at HKD 79.7 [1] - Q Technology (01478) saw a 3.29% increase, trading at HKD 15.09 [1] - Lens Technology (06613) gained 2.15%, trading at HKD 26.56 [1] Group 2: Business Development and Cooperation - Tim Cook expressed gratitude for the support from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology regarding Apple's development in China and indicated plans to increase investment in the region [1] - The discussion focused on enhancing cooperation in the electronic information field to achieve mutually beneficial development [1] Group 3: Industry Insights - Huafu Securities noted that the impact of tariffs on Apple’s supply chain equipment companies should not be overestimated, as Apple has strict requirements for its suppliers [1] - Domestic supply chain companies are deemed irreplaceable, and Apple may allocate more resources towards flexible automation, 3D printing, and new technologies to reduce costs and improve efficiency [1] - There is potential for accelerated promotion of high-end models, foldable screens, and smart glasses, which would benefit the establishment and upgrading of related production lines [1]