Group 1 - A total of 173 stocks reached a 52-week high as of September 18, with notable performers including Brilliant Tomorrow (01351), Hong Kong Broadband (01310), and Meijie Holdings (01389) achieving high rates of 85.26%, 70.25%, and 70.21% respectively [1] - The top three stocks by closing price that reached their 52-week high are: Brilliant Tomorrow (0.600), Hong Kong Broadband (8.630), and Meijie Holdings (0.720) [1] - Other significant stocks that reached their 52-week high include Kaisa Capital (00936) at 50.00%, Yihua Tong (02402) at 42.86%, and Zhongyu Energy (03633) at 37.55% [1] Group 2 - The report includes a detailed list of stocks that reached their 52-week highs, with their respective closing prices and the percentage increase from their previous highs [1] - The data indicates a strong market performance, particularly in the technology and telecommunications sectors, as evidenced by the high rates of increase among the leading stocks [1] - The overall trend suggests a bullish sentiment in the market, with many stocks showing significant recovery or growth compared to their previous performance [1]

Group 1 - The stock of Jiumaojiu (09922) fell over 5%, reaching a new low of 2.13 HKD this year, with a current price of 2.16 HKD and a trading volume of 38.63 million HKD [1] - The pre-made dish topic has gained significant attention, with reports indicating that dishes at Taier Suancaiyu in Hangzhou were served within 7 minutes, highlighting the efficiency of their operations [1] - Taier has introduced a "5.0 Fresh Model" this year, which includes on-site cooking to enhance the freshness of dishes [1] Group 2 - Jiumaojiu has been removed from the Hong Kong Stock Connect list recently [1] - In the first half of the year, the company reported revenue of 2.753 billion RMB, a year-on-year decline of 10.1%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 60.69 million RMB, down 16% year-on-year [1] - Same-store sales growth rates for Jiumaojiu and its main brands were negative, with Taier at -19.0%, Song Hotpot at -20.1%, and Jiumaojiu at -19.8% [1] - The company closed 88 stores in the first half of the year due to the expiration of lease agreements and underperformance of certain restaurants [1]

Core Viewpoint - The stock of Jiumaojiu (09922) has dropped over 5%, reaching a new low of 2.13 HKD, amid concerns regarding the performance of its main brands and recent operational challenges [1] Company Performance - Jiumaojiu reported a revenue of 2.753 billion RMB in the first half of the year, reflecting a year-on-year decline of 10.1% [1] - The net profit attributable to equity shareholders was 60.691 million RMB, down 16% year-on-year [1] - The company closed 88 stores in the first half of the year, primarily due to the expiration of lease agreements and underperformance of certain restaurants [1] Industry Context - The pre-prepared meal topic has gained significant attention, with reports indicating that dishes at Taier Suancaiyu can be served within 7 minutes, highlighting a shift towards faster service [1] - Taier Suancaiyu has implemented a "5.0 Fresh Mode" this year, adding woks and chefs for on-site cooking to enhance food freshness [1] - Among Jiumaojiu's main brands, same-store sales growth rates were reported as follows: Taier at -19.0%, Song Hotpot at -20.1%, and Jiumaojiu at -19.8% [1]

Core Viewpoint - The recent closure of all Tai Er Sauerkraut Fish stores in Shenyang has raised concerns about the brand's performance and consumer interest [3][6]. Company Performance - Tai Er Sauerkraut Fish has confirmed that all its stores in Shenyang have closed, with the last one shutting down on September 1, 2023 [6]. - The company has seen a significant decline in its self-operated restaurant count, dropping from 612 to 547 in the first half of the year, a reduction of 65 stores [8]. - The revenue from Tai Er Sauerkraut Fish was reported at 19.48 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 13.3%, contributing to a total revenue decline of 10.14% for its parent company, Jiumaojiu [8]. Industry Context - The overall market for sauerkraut fish restaurants has faced challenges, with a net decrease of 3,331 stores in the past year despite 7,256 new openings, indicating a tough competitive environment [8]. - The rise of pre-prepared dishes has further squeezed the survival space for traditional dine-in restaurants like Tai Er Sauerkraut Fish [8].

Group 1 - Alibaba is reportedly negotiating with WeChat to allow Taobao to open mini-programs within WeChat for direct transactions, with Taobao offering WeChat Pay without password as a trade-off [3] - A Beijing court ruled in favor of a car owner against Tesla, ordering the company to provide complete driving data from the 30 minutes prior to an accident, emphasizing consumer rights [4][5] - Intel's China chairman Wang Rui is set to retire, marking a planned management transition following the appointment of Wang Zhichong as vice chairman [6] Group 2 - Xiaomi is adjusting the sales structure for its SU7 Ultra model, previously exclusive to Ultra Master, now available to all Xiaomi car sales [8] - The monthly active user count for Doubao has surpassed DeepSeek, leading the AI app rankings in China [9] - JD.com's founder Liu Qiangdong expressed a desire for healthy competition in the food delivery sector, emphasizing the importance of business strategy over personal conflicts [9] Group 3 - ByteDance denied rumors of shutting down its Shanghai studio and laying off 300 employees, clarifying that the studio remains operational [9] - XPeng's eVTOL aircraft experienced an incident at an airshow, but no injuries were reported, and an investigation is underway [9] - Taier's parent company, Jiumaojiu Group, plans to complete the transformation of its fresh fish stores by the end of 2026, aiming to enhance customer experience [11] Group 4 - OpenAI has appointed Mike Liberatore, former CFO of xAI, to oversee its financial operations [11] - AI robotics company Figure completed a Series C funding round exceeding $1 billion, with a post-money valuation of $39 billion [17] - Databricks Ventures has invested in AI and data consulting firm Indicium, aiming to enhance collaboration on advanced AI features [17] Group 5 - The global semiconductor equipment market's top 10 companies generated over $64 billion in revenue in the first half of 2025, reflecting a 24% year-on-year growth [29]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the controversy surrounding the restaurant chain Tai Er Suancaiyu, which has faced allegations of using pre-prepared ingredients instead of fresh fish, despite marketing itself as serving "live fish" dishes. This has led to a decline in customer trust and a significant drop in the company's stock price and number of operating locations [3][15][19]. Summary by Sections Company Performance - Tai Er Suancaiyu's parent company, Jiumaojiu, reported a decrease in the number of restaurants from 614 to 566 within a year, losing 48 locations [16]. - The company's revenue for the first half of the year was 2.753 billion yuan, a year-on-year decline of 10.14%, with net profit dropping by 16.05% to 60.69 million yuan [19]. - The revenue from Tai Er Suancaiyu specifically was 1.948 billion yuan, down 13.3% compared to the previous year [19]. Customer Experience and Controversy - Reports indicated that only 12% of Tai Er Suancaiyu's 566 locations serve live fish, with most dishes prepared from centrally sourced pre-prepared ingredients [5][11]. - Customers have expressed dissatisfaction with the speed of service, with dishes being served in as little as 6 to 7 minutes, raising doubts about the authenticity of the "live fish" claim [8][10]. - The restaurant's previous reputation as a "queue king" has diminished, with customer feedback highlighting issues such as high prices and small portion sizes [19]. Market Reaction - The stock price of Jiumaojiu has plummeted by 94%, from a peak of 38.7 HKD to just 2.28 HKD, resulting in a market capitalization drop from nearly 54 billion HKD to under 3.2 billion HKD [19][22]. - The company has been removed from the Hong Kong Stock Connect list, indicating further negative market sentiment [22]. Consumer Trust and Industry Implications - The article highlights a growing consumer backlash against perceived dishonesty in the food industry, particularly regarding the use of pre-prepared ingredients marketed as fresh [23][24]. - The controversy reflects broader issues within the restaurant industry, where transparency and authenticity are increasingly demanded by consumers [24].

9月16日，有沈阳网友爆料称，原本想尝尝太二酸菜鱼，可是一查却发现，沈阳的太二门店全都关门了。对此，太二酸菜鱼客服回应称属实。 近日，"太二酸菜鱼为何没人吃了"的话题冲上热搜，太二酸菜鱼还被曝出沈阳门店全都关门了。 沈阳太二酸菜鱼被曝已全部闭店 客服：属实 知名餐饮品牌太二酸菜鱼曾经是"排队王"，主打"活鱼现做"。但近日有媒体报道，在太二酸菜鱼杭州一门店实测发现，点单7分钟后，三道菜全部上齐。 店员表示，酸菜鱼所用的鱼统一配送，是在门店内现场切片并腌制。 9月16日，记者拨打了太二酸菜鱼的客服热线进行咨询，客服回应称，"鲜活门店"是提供活鱼当天到店现做的，目前在多个城市都有"鲜活门店"，不同的 门店的菜单不同，可以通过小程序或者点评等网站具体查询门店菜品。 16日，记者在大众点评上搜索发现，沈阳的太二酸菜鱼门店均显示已经歇业关闭，有的门店电话处于关机状态，有的门店主页已删除联系电话。 | 二酸菜鱼 | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 外卖 | 团购 | 商户 | 日日 | 内 △1搜 | | 排序▼ | 筛选▼ | 全城 ▼ | 分类 ▼ | | | 太二酸 ...

Core Insights - The well-known restaurant brand, Tai Er Suan Cai Yu, has faced challenges with its "live fish freshly made" concept, as recent reports indicate that fish used in dishes are not always freshly killed on-site, leading to customer concerns about the authenticity of their offerings [1][4][12] Company Operations - Tai Er Suan Cai Yu has 68 "fresh live" stores nationwide, with only one in Hangzhou using live fish, while others use pre-prepared fish fillets [1][12] - The company has confirmed that some stores are undergoing renovations to upgrade to the "fresh live" model, which includes using live fish [4][12] Market Performance - The company has seen a decline in its self-operated restaurants, with a reduction of 65 locations in the first half of the year, dropping from 612 to 547 [12] - Tai Er Suan Cai Yu's parent company, Jiu Mao Jiu, reported a revenue of 2.753 billion yuan in the first half of the year, a year-on-year decrease of 10.14%, with Tai Er's revenue specifically down 13.3% [12] Industry Context - The overall market for Suan Cai Yu restaurants has contracted, with a net decrease of 3,331 stores despite 7,256 new openings in the past year, indicating a challenging environment for traditional dining establishments [12]

知名餐饮品牌太二酸菜鱼曾经是"排队王"，主打"活鱼现做"。但近日有媒体报道，在太二酸菜鱼杭州一门店实测发现，点单7分钟后，三道菜全部上齐。 店员表示，酸菜鱼所用的鱼统一配送，是在门店内现场切片并腌制。 据极目新闻报道，9月15日，关于"是否均为活鱼现杀""有无使用预制菜"等问题，太二酸菜鱼的客服对此回应称："店内很多食材是每天新鲜到店现场制作 的，也有一部分食材会在中央厨房进行初步加工。"并强调门店都是明厨亮灶，顾客可以看到制作过程。 上述客服还透露，目前太二酸菜鱼全国营业的"鲜活门店"有68家（数据仅供参考），不同区域和门店情况不同。以杭州为例，目前仅有一家鲜活门店—— 宝龙城店，使用的是活鱼，每日到店后在后厨现杀制作。其他没有升级的门店，用的是每日鲜配到店的鱼柳（即从鱼身侧部切下，去除主骨和大刺的长条 状净鱼肉），然后在后厨切片、腌制后再现场烹饪。 太二酸菜鱼宝龙城店工作人员表示："杭州暂时仅有我们一家鲜活门店，活鱼当天到店，现杀现片现腌，一般10到15分钟鱼能上桌。"该工作人员表示，处 理过程均在后厨完成，但如果顾客有需求，也可以带客人进去查看活鱼。 另外，据看看新闻Knews报道，太二酸菜鱼的上海某鲜 ...

Core Viewpoint - The well-known restaurant brand Tai Er Suan Cai Yu is facing challenges with its operational model and customer traffic, leading to a significant reduction in the number of self-operated restaurants and declining revenue [11]. Group 1: Operational Changes - Tai Er Suan Cai Yu has implemented a "5.0 Fresh Model" focusing on fresh ingredients like live fish, fresh chicken, and fresh beef, along with menu upgrades and hardware renovations in stores [11]. - The company has confirmed that only one of its stores in Hangzhou, the Baolong City store, uses live fish, while other locations use pre-prepared fish fillets [1][2]. - Reports indicate that several stores in cities like Hangzhou and Shenyang have closed or are undergoing renovations, with the Shenyang region having no operational stores as of September 1 [4][10][11]. Group 2: Financial Performance - In the first half of the year, Tai Er Suan Cai Yu's parent company, Jiu Mao Jiu, reported a revenue of 2.753 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 10.14%, with a net profit of 60.69 million yuan, down 16.05% [11]. - The revenue from Tai Er Suan Cai Yu specifically was 1.948 billion yuan, reflecting a 13.3% decline, and its contribution to total revenue decreased from 73.4% to 70.8% [11]. - The number of self-operated restaurants decreased from 612 to 547, a reduction of 65 locations, contributing to the decline in same-store sales [11]. Group 3: Market Context - The overall market for Suan Cai Yu restaurants has seen a net decrease of 3,331 locations despite 7,256 new openings, indicating a challenging environment for traditional dining establishments [11]. - The rise of pre-prepared dishes is squeezing the survival space for offline restaurants, impacting customer traffic and sales [11].