Group 1 - The innovative drug concept in the Hong Kong stock market saw significant gains in the afternoon session, with notable increases in stock prices [1] - Gilead Sciences-B experienced a rise of over 17%, indicating strong investor interest and confidence in the company [1] - Lepu Biopharma-B and JACOS-B also saw substantial increases, with gains of over 14% and 13% respectively, reflecting a positive trend in the biotech sector [1]

Group 1 - Hong Kong biopharmaceutical stocks have strengthened again, with Lepu Biopharma (02157.HK) and Genscript Biotech (01672.HK) both rising by 9% [1] - Other companies such as Kintor Pharmaceutical (01167.HK) and Qianxin Biopharma (02509.HK) have seen increases of over 7% [1]

Core Viewpoint - The company has disclosed that it is currently undergoing a review by the USPTO regarding the validity of a patent held by its subsidiary, which has been challenged by a related company, CSPC Baike. The outcome of this review may have implications for the company's intellectual property rights and ongoing drug development efforts [1][2]. Group 1 - The review initiated by CSPC Baike questions the validity of a patent held by the company's subsidiary, which is currently under examination by the USPTO [1][2]. - The compound in question, Compound 1, is identical to CSPC Baike's Compound 10, but the company's patent application was submitted over three months earlier than CSPC's [1]. - The company has expressed confidence in the validity of its patent and is prepared to take necessary legal actions to defend its intellectual property rights if the review proceeds [2]. Group 2 - The patent in question is based on proprietary technology developed by the company and is currently being utilized in the research and development of its candidate drug ASC30 [2]. - The USPTO granted the patent to the company's subsidiary on February 25, 2025, based on its novelty and non-obviousness compared to existing technologies [2]. - The company asserts that the ongoing review does not currently impact its business operations or overall group performance [2].

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the ongoing patent dispute between Songlei and Conjupro Biotherapeutics, a subsidiary of CSPC Pharmaceutical Group, regarding the validity of a US patent held by Songlei, which is currently under review by the USPTO [1][3]. Group 1: Patent Dispute Details - On June 30, Songlei announced that it was informed on June 24 about Conjupro's request for a Post Grant Review at the USPTO, questioning the validity of specific claims in Songlei's US patent (Patent No: 12,234,236) [1]. - Conjupro's application for "Compound 10" is claimed to be structurally identical to Songlei's "Compound 1," with Songlei asserting that its patent application was submitted over three months prior to Conjupro's [1]. - As of the announcement, the review request is still under examination by the USPTO [1]. Group 2: Background and Implications - Songlei noted that it could not ascertain the specific reasons behind Conjupro's review request, but highlighted that Conjupro had previously sought global licensing discussions for the GLP-1R agonist Compound 1, which Songlei declined [3]. - The patent in question is based on proprietary technology developed by Songlei and is currently being utilized in the development of the candidate drug ASC30, with multiple related molecules protected under various patent systems [4]. - The USPTO officially granted the patent rights to Songlei on February 25, 2025, citing its innovation and non-obviousness compared to existing technologies [4].

Core Viewpoint - The announcement highlights a patent review initiated by Conjupro Biotherapeutics, a subsidiary of CSPC Pharmaceutical Group, questioning the validity of a patent held by Gilead Sciences (China) Co., Ltd. [1][2] Group 1: Patent Review and Legal Context - CSPC's Conjupro Biotherapeutics has filed a review with the USPTO challenging the validity of Gilead's U.S. patent (Patent No. 12,234,236) claims 1-9, 12-17, and 21-25 [1] - The compound structure of CSPC's pending application (Compound 10) is identical to Gilead's patented Compound 1, which was granted by the USPTO on February 25, 2025 [2] - Gilead's management received a global licensing request from CSPC regarding the GLP-1R agonist Compound 1 in late March 2025, which Gilead declined [2] Group 2: Company Confidence and Current Operations - The company expresses confidence in the validity of its patent and is prepared to take necessary legal actions to defend its intellectual property if the review proceeds [3] - Currently, the review does not pose any potential impact on the group's operations, and the company will closely monitor the situation [3]

Core Viewpoint - The company's ASC30 and ASC47 drugs showcased at the ADA conference have promising future prospects, with ASC30 demonstrating good pharmacokinetic characteristics and safety, while ASC47 shows potential for fat reduction and muscle gain in preclinical studies [1][2]. Event Summary - On June 18, the company announced the completion of the first dosing of subjects in the U.S. Phase I clinical trial for ASC50, an oral small molecule IL-17 inhibitor for psoriasis [1]. - On June 23, ASC30 and ASC47 were presented at the ADA conference, highlighting their clinical research data [1]. ASC30 Insights - The SAD study for ASC30 included 30 subjects divided into five groups with doses of 2mg, 5mg, 10mg, 20mg, and 40mg, showing a half-life of 30-55 hours for the 5-40mg groups, indicating favorable pharmacokinetic properties [1][2]. - The study reported that all side effects were mild to moderate, with no vomiting in the 2mg and 5mg groups, confirming the drug's controllable safety profile [2]. ASC47 Insights - Preclinical studies of ASC47 indicated its potential for fat reduction, muscle gain, and weight loss, particularly when combined with semaglutide in mouse models, showing a greater weight loss trend compared to the semaglutide-only group [2]. ASC50 Potential - ASC50 is positioned as a promising oral treatment for psoriasis, currently undergoing Phase I clinical trials in the U.S. The preclinical data suggest higher oral exposure, longer half-life, and strong efficacy, supporting its potential as a best-in-class oral medication [2]. Future Development Outlook - The company plans to continue advancing its core pipeline, with ASC30's oral Phase IIa study and ASC40's Phase III study expected to be completed by 2025, alongside the publication of ASC30's subcutaneous Phase Ib results [3]. - The focus remains on ASC30 and ASC47, with multiple pipeline developments anticipated in the coming years [3]. Financial Forecast - The core drugs ASC30 and ASC47 are in early development stages, showing excellent safety and efficacy in early clinical results. The company estimates a reasonable market value of HKD 19.29 billion, raising the target price to HKD 19.93, maintaining a "buy" rating [3].

Group 1: Hong Kong Stocks - Lehua Entertainment (02306) surged over 24% due to strong market performance of its toy IP "WUKUKU," with multiple new products setting sales records and the theme song exceeding 1 billion views [1] - United Energy Group (00467) rose over 7% after signing a 15-year production increase contract with Uzbekistan's UNG, involving 57.8 billion cubic meters of oil and gas production, with an initial investment of $100 million to expand into Central Asia [1] - Smoore International (06969) fell over 3% as shareholder Yiwei Lithium Energy plans to reduce its stake by 3.5% (216 million shares), resulting in a decrease of its holding to 27.23%, no longer being the controlling shareholder [1] - New World Development (00200) dropped over 5% after completing a "2 for 1" rights issue, issuing 758 million shares and raising HKD 771 million, with oversubscription of 13 times [1] - Fourth Paradigm (06682) increased over 7% after launching AI solutions for the manufacturing industry, covering production optimization to supply chain intelligence upgrades [1] - Shandong High-Tech Holdings (00412) rose over 4% as Zhongtai Securities highlighted significant synergy between its new energy and digital infrastructure, with a data center PUE value of 1.15, enhancing financial integration [1] - KANAT Optical (02276) increased over 4% due to an explosion in the smart glasses market (e-commerce transactions up 8 times), with Meta collaborating with Oakley to launch AI glasses, positioning the company with leading 3C enterprises [1] Group 2: Other Notable Stocks - Sipai Health (00314) rose over 7% after partnering with Anruijiaer to develop customized insurance, planning to sell 6 pharmacies for 5.89 million to focus on core medical insurance business [2] - SF Express (09699) increased over 5% after raising its delivery service revenue cap for 2025/26 to HKD 12.8 billion / HKD 20.5 billion, with demand growth exceeding expectations [2] - Liufu Group (00590) fell over 3% as it projected a 40% decline in profits for the 2025 fiscal year, primarily due to gold hedging losses and high base effects from acquisition gains [2] - Zhenjiu Lidu (06979) rose over 4% after announcing Yao Annan as the "Cultural Heritage Ambassador" for liquor, leveraging Huawei-related topics to boost brand visibility [2] - Ideal Auto-W (02015) dropped over 4% as Meituan's Wang Xing sold 5.73 million shares for HKD 600 million, reducing his stake to 20.61% [2] - Health Road (02587) surged over 7% as its liver disease AI management platform was selected for Beijing's digital medical verification program, supporting WHO's "2030 Hepatitis Elimination" goal [2] - Gilead Sciences-B (01672) rose over 5% after its psoriasis oral drug ASC50 completed the first dosing in Phase I clinical trials in the U.S., targeting the IL-17 pathway [2] - China Silver Group (00815) increased over 10% after partnering with Zefeng Gold to acquire a 55% stake in a lead-zinc exploration company, gaining exploration rights over 50.8 square kilometers in Tibet [2] Group 3: U.S. Stocks - Verve Therapeutics (VERV.US) skyrocketed over 80% as Eli Lilly prepares to acquire the gene-editing company for up to $1.3 billion, with $1 billion as an upfront payment and $300 million contingent on specific clinical milestones [4] - Solar energy stocks plummeted, with Sunrun (RUN.US) down over 40%, Solaredge Technologies (SEDG.US) down over 41%, and First Solar (FSLR.US) down over 22%, following a Republican proposal in the U.S. Senate to terminate wind and solar tax credits by 2028, raising concerns about the industry's outlook [4] - Reddit (RDDT.US) rose over 6% after launching the AI advertising tool Reddit Insights, enhancing ad targeting through real-time user trend analysis [4] - Bitcoin-related stocks fell, with CleanSpark (CLSK.US) down over 7% and Riot Platforms (RIOT.US) down over 5%, as Bitcoin prices dropped nearly 2% to $105,580 amid escalating tensions in the Middle East and high leverage positions in the derivatives market [4] - AMD (AMD.US) continued to rise 0.56% after officially launching the Zen5 architecture Ryzen Threadripper processors, covering the workstation and desktop markets, with a market share close to 50% in China for Q1, although there are concerns about its cost-performance ratio [5] - Brain Regen Technologies (RGC.US) surged over 30% after announcing a 38-for-1 stock split, coupled with FDA clinical trial approval news, although its actual business has no revenue and a very small float, indicating significant retail speculation [6] - Jabil (JBL.US) rose over 8%, reaching a new all-time high of $202.5, with Q3 revenue increasing 15% year-on-year to $7.83 billion, raising its full-year revenue forecast to $29 billion and planning a $500 million investment to support AI data center infrastructure [6] - Niu Technologies (NIU.US) increased over 11% after launching its new NX Play electric motorcycle on Douyin, integrating a smart riding system to enhance user experience [6] - T-Mobile US (TMUS.US) fell nearly 4% as SoftBank sold 21.5 million shares at $224 each, a 3% discount, triggering market sell-off [6] - The pharmaceutical sector saw widespread declines, with Eli Lilly (LLY.US) down over 2% and Novo Nordisk (NVO.US) down over 3%, as concerns grew over the potential impact of the U.S. Senate tax bill on the industry, coupled with profit-taking ahead of some companies' earnings reports [6] - The gold sector declined, with Gold Fields (GFI.US) down over 2.1%, and spot gold fell 0.27% to $3,375.53, as easing tensions in the Middle East reduced safe-haven demand, alongside Citigroup's bearish long-term gold price forecast [7]

Core Viewpoint - The company announced the completion of the first dosing of healthy subjects in a Phase I clinical trial for its orally administered small molecule IL-17 targeted inhibitor ASC50, aimed at treating psoriasis [1] Group 1 - The trial is designed to evaluate the safety, tolerability, and preliminary efficacy of ASC50 [1] - Preclinical data suggests that ASC50 has the potential to become a best-in-class oral medication for psoriasis, administered once daily [1]

Group 1 - Company Gilead Sciences-B (01672) saw a significant stock increase of over 18%, currently trading at 10.96 HKD with a transaction volume of 79.907 million HKD [1] - Gilead announced that its oral small molecule fatty acid synthase (FASN) inhibitor, ASC40, achieved all primary, key secondary, and secondary endpoints in a Phase III clinical trial for moderate to severe acne [1] - Dongwu Securities highlighted that ASC40's clinical trial results are promising, indicating it may become an effective, patient-compliant, and safe treatment for acne, with plans to submit for regulatory approval in 2025 and potential revenue contribution in 2026 [1] Group 2 - Gilead will present early research data on its oral small molecule GLP-1 receptor agonist ASC30 and fat-targeting weight loss candidate ASC47 at the 85th American Diabetes Association (ADA) Scientific Sessions in Chicago [2] - ASC30 is noted as the only GLP-1 small molecule that can be administered both orally daily and via monthly subcutaneous injection, catering to diverse market needs [2] - ASC47 targets the THRβ receptor in fat cells and has potential for fat loss without muscle loss, being the first small molecule weight loss drug targeting THRβ, with Phase I SAD study data already released [2]

Group 1: Major Contracts and Financial Performance - China Railway Group (00390.HK) recently won multiple major engineering contracts with a total bid amount of approximately RMB 91.2 billion, accounting for about 8.52% of the company's revenue under Chinese accounting standards for 2021 [1] - China People's Insurance Group (01339.HK) reported a total insurance premium income of RMB 452.46 billion from January to August 2022, representing a year-on-year growth of 9.89% [2] - China Coal Energy (01898.HK) announced that its coal sales volume in August reached 25.96 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 1.3%, while coal production was 10.92 million tons, up 22.3% year-on-year [3] Group 2: Share Buybacks and Stake Increases - Bohai Bank (09668.HK) announced that several employees plan to voluntarily purchase at least 25 million H-shares using their own funds, reflecting confidence in the bank's long-term business development [4] - China Communications Construction (01800.HK) disclosed that its controlling shareholder has cumulatively increased its stake by approximately 264.47 million H-shares, representing 1.64% of the company's total issued shares [5] - Shougang Holding (00697.HK) reported that its major shareholder has entered into an agreement to sell 728 million shares to Beijing Guoguan Investment Holdings, which will acquire about 10% of the company's total issued shares [6] Group 3: Market Activities and Corporate Actions - Jianye Real Estate (00832.HK) announced plans to repurchase shares in the open market based on market conditions [7] - China Pacific Insurance (02601.HK) reported cumulative original insurance business income of RMB 290.9 billion from January to August [8] - China Property & Casualty Insurance (02328.HK) reported a premium income of RMB 340.25 billion from January to August, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 9.8% [9]