Core Viewpoint - Luoyang Molybdenum Co., Ltd. has shown significant stock performance with an 8.73% increase on August 25, 2023, and a total market capitalization of 258.44 billion yuan [1]. Company Overview - Luoyang Molybdenum is engaged in the mining and processing of non-ferrous metals, including molybdenum, tungsten, cobalt, niobium, and phosphorus, and is one of the top five molybdenum producers globally [3]. - The company has a comprehensive integrated industrial chain and is the largest tungsten producer, the second-largest cobalt and niobium producer, and a leading copper producer [3]. - The company is also the second-largest phosphorus fertilizer producer in Brazil, holding 100% indirect rights to the CIL phosphorus mine [3]. Production and Financial Performance - The company has seen a significant increase in gold production, with a guidance of 25,000 to 27,000 ounces for 2023, representing a year-on-year growth of 56% to 69% [3]. - For the first half of 2025, Luoyang Molybdenum reported a revenue of 94.77 billion yuan, a decrease of 7.83% year-on-year, while net profit attributable to shareholders increased by 60.07% to 8.67 billion yuan [8]. Shareholder and Market Activity - As of June 30, 2025, the number of shareholders decreased by 15.95% to 237,500, with no change in average circulating shares per person [8]. - The company has distributed a total of 21.56 billion yuan in dividends since its A-share listing, with 10.58 billion yuan distributed in the last three years [9]. Market Position and Trends - Luoyang Molybdenum ranks 41st in terms of market popularity within the A-share market [2]. - The stock has seen a net inflow of 4.42 billion yuan from major investors, indicating a stable interest in the stock [4][5].

Stock Market Performance - The Hang Seng Index rose 234 points or 0.9% to close at 25,339 points, the China Enterprises Index rose 105 points or 1.2% to close at 9,079 points, and the Hang Seng Tech Index rose 149 points or 2.7% to close at 5,647 points. The total turnover of the market was HK$285.584 billion [1]. - The Shanghai Composite Index rose 54 points or 1.45% to close at 3,825 points, the Shenzhen Component Index rose 246 points or 2.07% to close at 12,166 points, and the ChiNext Index rose 87 points or 3.36% to close at 2,682 points. The total turnover of the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock markets increased to approximately RMB2.55 trillion, setting a record for the A-share market [2]. - The Dow Jones Industrial Average and the Nasdaq Composite both rose 1.9%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average reached a new high, closing 846 points higher at 45,631 points, the Nasdaq Composite rose 396 points to 21,496 points, and the S&P 500 Index closed 96 points or 1.5% higher at 6,466 points, approaching last week's high [2]. Monetary Policy - The People's Bank of China conducted a seven-day reverse repurchase operation of RMB253 billion in the open market on the 21st, with an operating interest rate remaining flat at 1.4%. There were RMB128.7 billion of reverse repurchases due, resulting in a net injection of RMB124.3 billion [2]. - The central parity rate of the RMB against the US dollar was raised by 97 points to 7.1287 [2]. Trade Policy - Canada announced on Friday the cancellation of several countervailing tariffs against the US but maintained a 25% tariff on US automobiles, steel, and aluminum. The policy adjustment will take effect on September 1st [3]. Company Announcements IPO - Aux Group (02580.HK) plans to globally issue 207.16 million shares, with 5% (approximately 10.3582 million shares) for the Hong Kong public offering and 95% (approximately 196.8 million shares) for the international placement. The offering price ranges from HK$16 to HK$17.42 per share, with a maximum fundraising of approximately HK$3.61 billion. The subscription period is from the 25th to noon on the 28th, and it is expected to be listed on September 2nd [4]. Interim Results - Sinopharm Group (01099.HK) reported a turnover of RMB286.043 billion for the six months ended June 30th, a year-on-year decrease of 2.9%. The net profit was RMB3.466 billion, a year-on-year decrease of 6.4%, and the earnings per share were RMB1.11. No dividend was declared [4]. - Zhaojin Mining Industry (01818.HK) reported an income of RMB6.972 billion for the six months ended June 30th, a year-on-year increase of 50.7%. The gross profit was RMB3.05 billion, an increase of 54.3%. The net profit was RMB1.44 billion, a growth of 160.4%, and the earnings per share were RMB0.38. No dividend was declared [4]. - Greentown China (03900.HK) reported an income of RMB53.368 billion for the six months ended June 30th, a year-on-year decrease of 23.3%, due to a 22.7% decrease in the transfer area during the period. The gross profit was RMB7.159 billion, a decrease of 21.4%. The net profit was RMB210 million, a decline of 89.7%, mainly affected by an impairment loss of RMB1.933 billion on related assets. The earnings per share were RMB0.08. No dividend was declared [5]. - Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group (06168.HK) reported an income of RMB3.15 billion for the six months ended June 30th, a year-on-year increase of 5.2%. The gross profit was RMB827 million, an increase of 8.7%, mainly due to the contribution of the self - operated business model. The net profit was RMB415 million, a growth of 11.9%, and the earnings per share were RMB1.09. An interim dividend of HK$0.45 was declared [5]. - Nine Masts Catering Group (09922.HK) reported an income of RMB2.753 billion for the six months ended June 30th, a year-on-year decrease of 10.1%. The net profit was RMB60.69 million, a decline of 16%, and the earnings per share were RMB0.04. No dividend was declared [5]. - CMOC Group (03993.HK) reported an operating income of RMB94.773 billion for the six months ended June 30th, a year-on-year decrease of 7.8%. The operating cost was RMB74.727 billion, a decrease of 11%. The net profit attributable to shareholders was RMB8.671 billion, a growth of 60.1%, setting a new high for the same period. The earnings per share were RMB0.41. No dividend was declared [5]. - CRRC Corporation Limited (01766.HK) reported an operating income of RMB119.758 billion for the six months ended June 30th, a year-on-year increase of 33%, mainly due to the growth of railway equipment and new industry revenues. The net profit was RMB7.246 billion, a growth of 72.5%, and the earnings per share were RMB0.25. An interim dividend of RMB0.11 was declared [6]. - Dongfang Selection (01797.HK) reported a total revenue of RMB4.392 billion for the fiscal year ended May 31st, a year-on-year decrease of 37.9%. The net profit was RMB5.74 million, a decline of 99.7%, and the earnings per share were RMB0.01. No dividend was declared. The net profit from continuing operations was RMB6.2 million, compared with RMB249 million in 2024. Excluding the financial impact of the sale of Yuhui Tongxing, the net profit from continuing operations was RMB135 million, a growth of 30%. The total operating cost of continuing operations decreased by 38.2% to RMB3 billion, mainly due to the decrease in the inventory cost and logistics cost of self - operated products caused by the decrease in GMV. The gross profit from continuing operations decreased by 17% to RMB1.4 billion, and the gross profit margin increased from 25.9% to 32% [7]. - China National Tobacco Hong Kong (06055.HK) reported an income of RMB10.316 billion for the six months ended June 30th, a year-on-year increase of 18.5%. The gross profit was RMB946 million, a decrease of 1.8%. The net profit was RMB706 million, a growth of 9.8%, and the earnings per share were RMB1.02. An interim dividend of HK$0.19 was declared, compared with HK$0.15 in the same period last year [7].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company [5][6]. Core Views - The company reported a revenue of 94.77 billion yuan in the first half of 2025, a year-on-year decrease of 7.8%, while the net profit attributable to shareholders increased by 60.1% to 8.67 billion yuan [1]. - The company has successfully diversified into gold mining, acquiring 100% of the Ecuadorian KFM gold mine, which is expected to start production in 2028 with an annual output of approximately 11.5 tons of gold [4]. - The copper and cobalt segments showed strong performance, with copper production in Q2 reaching 183,000 tons, a quarter-on-quarter increase of 7.5% [2]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In the first half of 2025, the company achieved a net profit of 8.67 billion yuan, with a significant increase of 60.1% year-on-year [1]. - Q2 revenue was 48.77 billion yuan, up 6.0% quarter-on-quarter, with net profit reaching 4.73 billion yuan, a 19.8% increase from the previous quarter [1]. Production and Sales - The company exceeded production targets for most products, with copper production at 353,600 tons, a 12.7% increase year-on-year, and cobalt production at 61,100 tons, up 13.1% [1]. - In Q2, copper sales reached 199,000 tons, a 7.5% increase quarter-on-quarter, while cobalt sales slightly decreased to 22,000 tons [2]. Price Trends - The average price of copper on the LME in Q2 was $9,471 per ton, a 0.5% increase from the previous quarter, while the average price of cobalt rose significantly by 37% to $15.23 per pound [2]. Segment Performance - The molybdenum segment saw a revenue increase of 18.9% in Q2, with a gross profit margin of 6.5% [3]. - The niobium segment maintained stable production, with revenues increasing by 5.0% in Q2, while the phosphate segment experienced a substantial revenue growth of 50.4% [4]. Future Projections - The company expects revenues of 230.1 billion yuan, 248.5 billion yuan, and 268.4 billion yuan for 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively, with net profits projected at 17.6 billion yuan, 19.3 billion yuan, and 20.3 billion yuan [5].

Group 1 - The gold sector continues to strengthen, with companies such as Dengyun Co., Hunan Silver, and Northern Copper reaching their daily limit increase [1] - Other companies including Jiangxi Copper, Luoyang Molybdenum, Zijin Mining, Silver Nonferrous, Hunan Gold, and Zhuhai Group also experienced significant gains [1]

Market Updates - Dongfeng Motor Group (00489) opened over 56% higher after announcing its subsidiary, Lantu Motors, will go public in Hong Kong through a listing by introduction, while Dongfeng will simultaneously complete its privatization and delisting [1] - Xirui (02507) fell over 15% after being removed from the Hang Seng Composite Index, raising concerns about its potential removal from the Hong Kong Stock Connect list [1] - Luoyang Molybdenum (03993) rose over 9% after reporting a 60.07% year-on-year increase in net profit for the first half of the year, with all product output meeting targets [1] - Gold stocks surged, with Zijin Mining (02899) up over 6%, China Gold International (02099) up over 5%, Lingbao Gold (03330) up over 2%, and Shandong Gold (01787) up over 4%, driven by dovish comments from Powell at the Jackson Hole conference, raising expectations for interest rate cuts and potentially higher gold prices [1] - China Tobacco Hong Kong (06055) fell over 4% after reporting a nearly 9.8% year-on-year increase in net profit, impacted by rising leaf costs [1] Company Performance - Huaxing Capital Holdings (01911) rose over 6% after signing a strategic cooperation memorandum with YZiLabs to promote the listing of BNB on compliant exchanges [2] - Jinli Permanent Magnet (06680) increased over 14% following the introduction of new rare earth management measures, with expectations for rising rare earth prices [2] - CRRC Corporation (01766) rose over 5% after reporting a 72.48% year-on-year increase in net profit for the first half of 2025, with new orders totaling approximately 146 billion [2] - China Foods (00506) surged over 17% after being included in the Hang Seng Composite Index, with potential inclusion in the Hong Kong Stock Connect [2] - Times Electric (03898) rose over 6% after reporting a 12.93% year-on-year increase in net profit for the first half of 2025, focusing on rail transit traction and conversion systems [2] US Market Highlights - Zoom Video Communications (ZM.US) rose 12.71% after reporting second-quarter earnings that exceeded expectations and raising its annual guidance [3] - Nvidia (NVDA.US) increased 1.72% amid reports of halting production of components for H20 chips tailored for the Chinese market [3] - Intuit (INTU.US) fell 5.03% after reporting fourth-quarter earnings that missed revenue growth expectations [3] - Ross Stores (ROST.US) rose 1.12% after reporting second-quarter earnings that exceeded expectations, with same-store sales up 2% year-on-year [3] - NIO (NIO.US) continued to rise 14.44% as it officially launched pre-sales for its new ES8 model, set to deliver in September 2025 [3] Additional Company Updates - Miniso (MNSO.US) surged 20.12% after reporting a 23.1% year-on-year increase in total revenue for Q2, with strong same-store sales growth in both China and the US [4] - XPeng Motors (XPEV.US) rose 4.40% after its CEO increased his stake by purchasing 3.1 million Class A shares [4] - Futu Holdings (FUTU.US) increased 5.65% after reporting a 69.7% year-on-year revenue growth for Q2, receiving target price upgrades from multiple major banks [5] - Alibaba (BABA.US) rose 4.11% after reorganizing its business segments on its official website, although this does not indicate any structural changes [5]

Group 1 - The three major indices opened higher on August 25, with the National Index of Free Cash Flow rising significantly, driven by strong performances from component stocks such as Yaxiang and Luoyang Molybdenum, which increased by over 7% [1] - The largest free cash flow ETF (159201) followed the index's upward trend, rising approximately 1.25% with a trading volume exceeding 180 million yuan and a turnover rate of over 4.2%, indicating active trading and frequent premium transactions [1] - The free cash flow ETF (159201) has a current scale of 4.142 billion yuan and has seen a net inflow of over 291 million yuan in the past five days, reflecting strong investor interest [1] Group 2 - The free cash flow ETF (159201) focuses on industry leaders with abundant free cash flow, covering sectors such as home appliances, automotive, non-ferrous metals, power equipment, and oil and petrochemicals, which helps mitigate risks associated with single industry volatility [2] - The fund management annual fee rate is 0.15%, and the custody annual fee rate is 0.05%, both of which are among the lowest in the market [2] Group 3 - According to Industrial Securities, the current market is experiencing a "healthy bull" phase, characterized by continuous innovation highs led by the technology growth sector, indicating that the market is not overheated overall [1] - The market shows a "blooming" trend with opportunities rotating across various industries and themes, suggesting that despite significant upward movements, the overall pressure from crowding is relatively low, enhancing the sustainability of the market [1]

Summary of CMOC Group (3993.HK) Earnings Review Company Overview - **Company**: CMOC Group (3993.HK) - **Industry**: Basic Materials, specifically mining and production of copper and cobalt - **Market Cap**: HK$230.8 billion / $29.5 billion - **Enterprise Value**: HK$252.7 billion / $32.3 billion - **12m Price Target**: HK$10.80 / Rmb13.00 Key Financial Highlights - **1H25 Net Profit**: Rmb8.67 billion, up 60% YoY - **EPS**: Rmb0.405 per share, up 62% YoY - **Recurring Net Profit**: Rmb8.62 billion, up 52% YoY - **Results**: 8% below estimates due to higher COGS in DRC operations, but above Bloomberg consensus [1][2][30] Revenue and Profitability - **Revenue**: Rmb94.77 billion, down 8% YoY - **Gross Profit**: Rmb18.19 billion, up 8% YoY - **Gross Profit from Mining**: Rmb16.9 billion, up 18% YoY, but 16% below estimates due to lower copper and cobalt profits in DRC [22][30] - **Trading Gross Profit**: Rmb1.8 billion, up 8% YoY, 23% above expectations [23] Operational Performance - **Copper Output**: 354kt in 1H25, up 13% YoY, 4% above estimates - **Cobalt Output**: 61kt in 1H25, up 13% YoY, 6% above estimates - **Unit COGS for Copper**: Increased by 44% YoY to Rmb6,112 per ton, 33% above estimates - **Unit COGS for Cobalt**: Increased by 30% YoY to Rmb8,375 per ton, 20% above estimates [25][31] Future Outlook - **Volume Guidance for 2025**: Copper 600-660kt, Cobalt 100-120kt - **Long-term Target**: 800-1,000kt annual copper output and 90-100kt annual cobalt output by 2028E [27] Valuation and Investment Thesis - **Revised Earnings Estimates**: Increased by 5-9% for 2025-27E due to higher minor metal prices [2] - **Expected Recurring Profit Growth**: 38% in 2025E driven by rising copper prices [36] - **Valuation Methodology**: Based on historical P/B vs. ROE correlation, with a higher discount rate due to ESG risks [37] Risks - **Commodity Price Risks**: Weaker-than-expected prices for copper, cobalt, niobium, and phosphorus - **Operational Risks**: Sudden decline in ore grade and transportation issues - **Project Execution Risks**: Slower-than-expected project execution impacting growth - **Currency/Country Risks**: Associated with overseas assets - **Hedging Operations**: Risks in trading business [29] Conclusion - **Recommendation**: Maintain Buy rating on CMOC H/A shares, with a target price reflecting potential upside based on market conditions and operational performance [36]

Core Viewpoint - Luoyang Molybdenum Co., Ltd. (洛阳钼业) is experiencing a positive market response, with a stock price increase of 5.84% to 11.42 CNY per share, indicating strong investor interest and confidence in the company's performance [1]. Group 1: Company Overview - Luoyang Molybdenum is a leading producer of non-ferrous metals, including copper, cobalt, molybdenum, tungsten, and phosphate fertilizers, and is engaged in mining, processing, and trading [1]. - The company ranks 145th in the 2024 Fortune China 500 list, reflecting its significant position in the industry [1]. - The company's vision is to become a world-class resource company through globalization and modern governance [1]. Group 2: Financial Performance - As of the mid-2025 financial report, Luoyang Molybdenum achieved a total revenue of 94.773 billion CNY and a net profit of 8.671 billion CNY [2].

Core Viewpoint - The non-ferrous metal sector is experiencing a strong rally, with notable gains in various companies following comments from the Federal Reserve Chairman regarding potential interest rate cuts [1] Company Performance - Northern Copper Industry has reached its daily limit increase - Jiangxi Copper, Silver Nonferrous, Electrical Alloy, and Yunnan Copper have all surged over 5% - Other companies such as Luoping Zinc & Electricity, Zijin Mining, Luoyang Molybdenum, and Yun Aluminum have also seen significant gains [1]

洛阳钼业（603993）(03993)绩后涨超6%，截至发稿，涨6.02%，报11.44港元，成交额4998.69万港元。 消息面上，8月22日，洛阳钼业发布截至2025年6月30日止六个月的中期业绩，营业收入947.73亿元(人 民币，下同)，同比减少7.83%；归母净利润86.71亿元，同比增加60.07%；基本每股收益0.41元。 公告称，公司各产品产量全部达成上半年度目标，实现时间过半任务超半。其中，产铜35.36万吨，同 比增长约12.68%；产钴6.11万吨，同比增长约13.05%。钼、钨、铌、磷肥等产品产量均超过年度目标的 50%。 ...