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Core Points - Steel Artificial Intelligence Base (Nanjing) Co., Ltd. was established on November 19, 2025, with a registered capital of 40 million yuan [1] - The company focuses on artificial intelligence software and hardware development, including basic software, theoretical and algorithm software, and sales [1] - The shareholders include China Steel Research Group Co., Ltd.'s subsidiary, Nanjing Steel Co., Ltd., and CITIC Special Steel's subsidiary Jiangyin Xingcheng Special Steel Co., Ltd. [1] Company Information - The company is registered in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, and operates under the technology promotion and application service industry [2] - The business scope includes technical services, AI software development, hardware sales, data processing, and cloud computing services [2] - The chairman of the company is Xu Xiaochun [1]

Core Insights - The 2025 World Intelligent Manufacturing Conference will be held in Nanjing from November 27 to 29, marking its tenth anniversary since its inception in 2016, with a theme of "Digital Intelligence Drives New Quality Leadership" [1][2] - The conference aims to create a high-end, international platform for global intelligent manufacturing exchange and cooperation, showcasing the latest achievements in the field and discussing the integration of technological breakthroughs with industrial transformation [1][2] Group 1: Event Highlights - The conference will feature a main conference, a market-oriented exhibition, and 12 specialized activities, with participation from major companies like Dassault and JD.com, as well as 16 industry ecosystem activities [1][2] - Approximately 2000 attendees are expected, including nearly 200 important guests from domestic and international institutions, such as academicians and industry leaders [2][3] Group 2: Specialized Activities - The main conference will include the appointment ceremony for the new National Intelligent Manufacturing Committee, the release of the 2025 Intelligent Manufacturing Blue Book, and the announcement of the top ten technological advancements in intelligent manufacturing for the year [3][4] - A market-oriented exhibition will cover 55,000 square meters, featuring 452 companies from 18 countries and regions, with a focus on robotics, smart factories, industrial software, and intelligent equipment [4][5] Group 3: International Collaboration - The exhibition will introduce an international invited exhibition area for the first time, showcasing leading intelligent manufacturing technologies and solutions from global companies [5] - A series of specialized activities, including financial roadshows and technology exchanges, will be held to facilitate cooperation and win-win outcomes across the industry chain [5]

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the performance and investment appeal of the Dividend Low Volatility ETF (512890), which has shown significant capital inflows and strong market recognition. Group 1: ETF Performance - The Dividend Low Volatility ETF (512890) rose by 1.15% to 1.233 CNY, with a trading volume of 4.18 billion CNY, leading its category in terms of transaction scale [1][3] - Over the past five trading days, the ETF has seen a net inflow of 180 million CNY, and over the last 20 trading days, the net inflow reached 1.15 billion CNY, indicating strong investor interest [2][3] - As of November 19, 2025, the ETF's total circulation scale was 21.431 billion CNY, ranking first among similar products, reflecting market confidence in the dividend low volatility strategy [2][3] Group 2: Investment Strategy and Holdings - The ETF's top holdings include major banks and transportation sectors, such as China Grain Reserves Corporation, Nanjing Bank, and Agricultural Bank of China, showcasing a focus on stable dividend-paying stocks [2][6] - The ETF has achieved a cumulative return of 143.68% since its inception in December 2018, outperforming its benchmark, making it a viable option for investors seeking stable returns amid market volatility [6] Group 3: Market Outlook - Analysts from Zheshang Securities express optimism about the value of dividend assets, predicting a balanced market style in 2026, with cyclical and technology growth sectors performing well [5] - The banking sector is highlighted as having significant investment potential due to its low historical valuations and strong dividend policies, making it an attractive choice for long-term investors [5]

Core Viewpoint - The steel industry is experiencing a recovery in profits due to unexpected demand from manufacturing and direct exports, alongside the implementation of "anti-involution" policies, leading to an increase in supply optimization expectations [1][2]. Group 1: Industry Performance - In Q1-Q3 2025, the SW steel index rose by 24.00%, ranking 17th among Shenwan industries, driven by improved manufacturing and export demand [1][2]. - From October 2025 to present, the SW steel index has continued to rise by 14.19%, ranking 4th among Shenwan industries [1][2]. - In Q3 2025, the profitability of the rebar sector turned positive, with a 102.59% increase in special steel profits year-on-year, while the gross profit margin rose to 7.59% and net profit margin increased to 2.19% [3]. Group 2: Policy and Structural Changes - The steel industry is focusing on differentiated production restrictions and classified management to promote high-value, low-carbon, and intelligent transformations, enhancing industry concentration and optimizing structural layout [3]. - Policies such as ultra-low emission upgrades and dual control of energy consumption are expected to drive capacity optimization and accelerate the elimination of outdated production capacity [3]. Group 3: Demand Drivers - The manufacturing sector, particularly in machine tools, excavators, and commercial vehicles, remains resilient, with direct exports showing significant year-on-year growth, supporting steel demand [3]. - The construction sector is experiencing weak new starts, but forward-looking indicators like sales and land acquisition are showing reduced declines, stabilizing demand for construction steel [3]. Group 4: Investment Recommendations - Steel capacity optimization is expected to be a key focus moving forward, with a push for differentiated management to support competitive enterprises [4]. - Attention is recommended for leading steel companies such as Hualing Steel, Baosteel, and Nanjing Steel, as well as flexible stocks like Fangda Special Steel and New Steel [4]. - The special steel sector is projected to benefit from downstream demand in automotive, nuclear power, and oil and gas extraction, with companies like Xianglou New Materials and Jiuli Special Materials highlighted for stable growth [4]. - In the raw materials sector, companies with clear non-ferrous resource increments, such as Dazhong Mining and Hebei Steel Resources, are recommended for investment [4].

Core Viewpoint - A new company, Steel AI Base (Nanjing) Co., Ltd., has been established with a registered capital of 40 million yuan, focusing on artificial intelligence software and hardware development in the steel industry [1] Company Summary - The new company is a joint venture involving China Steel Research Group Co., Ltd.'s wholly-owned subsidiary Steel Research Intelligent Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd., Nanjing Steel Co., Ltd. (stock code: 600282), and a wholly-owned subsidiary of CITIC Special Steel (stock code: 000708), Jiangyin Xingcheng Special Steel Co., Ltd. [1] - The business scope includes the development of basic software for artificial intelligence, theoretical and algorithm software for artificial intelligence, software sales, and hardware sales related to artificial intelligence [1]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the steel industry, highlighting the potential for profit recovery and capacity optimization as key investment themes [4][5]. Core Insights - The steel sector has shown a significant recovery in profitability, with the SW Steel index rising by 24.00% in Q1-Q3 2025 and 14.19% from October 2025 to date, outperforming major indices [1][11]. - The report emphasizes the importance of differentiated production restrictions to promote industry consolidation and the transition towards high-value, low-carbon, and intelligent production methods [2][3]. - Manufacturing and direct export demand remain resilient, supporting steel consumption despite a weak construction sector [2]. Summary by Sections Steel Sector Performance - In Q1-Q3 2025, the steel sector's net profit saw a year-on-year increase of 747.63%, with a gross margin recovery to 7.59% and a net margin of 2.19% [17][21]. - The performance of the steel sector has been strong, with the SW Steel index ranking 4th among all sectors since October 2025 [1][11]. Supply-Side Policies - The introduction of differentiated production restrictions aims to eliminate inefficient capacity and enhance industry concentration [2][3]. - New policies are expected to drive the optimization of production capacity, with a focus on high-end, green, and intelligent manufacturing [3][51]. Demand-Side Dynamics - The manufacturing sector, particularly in machinery and commercial vehicles, continues to show strength, while direct exports have increased significantly, supporting steel demand [2][3]. - The construction sector remains weak, but early indicators suggest a stabilization in demand for construction steel [2]. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on leading steel companies that are well-positioned to benefit from policy support and capacity optimization, such as Hualing Steel, Baosteel, and Nanjing Steel [3][4]. - For special steel, companies benefiting from downstream demand in automotive and energy sectors are recommended, including Xianglou New Materials and Jiuli Special Materials [3]. - In the raw materials sector, companies with clear growth in non-ferrous resources, such as Dazhong Mining and Hebei Steel Resources, are highlighted [3].

Group 1 - The steel industry is expected to see improved profitability due to three main factors: declining raw material prices, supply-side adjustments, and resilient demand from manufacturing [3][5][9] - The West Simandou iron ore project is set to commence production in November 2025, significantly increasing iron ore supply and contributing to a downward trend in iron ore prices [3][71] - Government policies aimed at reducing overcapacity and promoting energy efficiency are expected to accelerate the exit of outdated production capacity, leading to a more optimized supply structure in the steel industry [3][16][10] Group 2 - Demand for steel is projected to stabilize in the construction sector, while manufacturing demand remains resilient, particularly for flat steel and special steel products [3][19][25] - The overall steel demand in China is forecasted to decline slightly, with total demand expected to be 9.05 billion tons in 2025, a decrease of 0.11% from 2024 [19][20] - The construction sector's share of steel demand is decreasing, while the manufacturing sector's share is increasing, indicating a shift in consumption patterns [3][19] Group 3 - The report highlights that the profitability of steel companies is recovering, with a stronger performance expected in flat steel compared to long steel products [3][85][82] - The average profit margin for steel companies is projected to improve as cost pressures ease, with a focus on companies with stable demand and low valuations [3][87][90] - Investment recommendations include focusing on companies like Baosteel, Nanjing Steel, and Hualing Steel, which are expected to benefit from the shift towards manufacturing [3][95][94]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is Neutral, maintained [10] Core Views - The successful commissioning of the Simandou project and the gradual emergence of a relaxed iron ore trend are significant developments. Despite limited actual supply-demand impact on iron ore by 2025, the project's capacity of 120 million tons and the push for "anti-involution" suggest that global iron ore demand may not see significant growth. The trend towards relaxation in iron ore supply is becoming clearer [2][6] - Current global iron ore cash costs are around $90 per ton, and as the surplus increases, iron ore prices may gradually return to cost support levels. In the short term, high iron output and strong macroeconomic growth expectations at year-end support iron ore prices. However, as Simandou's capacity ramps up next year, prices may begin a smoother downward trend after the seasonal peak in April [2][6] Summary by Sections Section 1: Market Performance - The seasonal effect has deepened, with apparent steel demand continuing to weaken. The apparent consumption of the five major steel products decreased by 3.13% year-on-year and 0.82% month-on-month. The average daily pig iron output increased to 2.3688 million tons, up by 2.66 thousand tons per day [4] - Steel inventory continues to decrease, maintaining a median level. Total steel inventory decreased by 1.88% week-on-week and increased by 20.48% year-on-year. Prices for rebar and hot-rolled steel have also seen slight declines [4] Section 2: Simandou Project - The Simandou iron ore project in Guinea officially commenced operations on November 11, with a total investment exceeding $20 billion. The project includes over 600 kilometers of newly built multi-purpose railway and supporting port facilities, with an annual export capacity of up to 120 million tons [5][6] Section 3: Future Outlook - Looking ahead to 2026, the main trading theme in the steel sector may be "iron ore concessions + the realization of steel production cuts under anti-involution." The profit distribution in the black industry chain shows that iron ore occupies a significant share, indicating ample room for concessions. Major steel companies like Nanjing Steel, Hualing Steel, and Baosteel may see further performance elasticity due to cost relaxation and resilient steel sales prices [7][27]

Market Overview - On November 17, the general steel sector rose by 0.01% compared to the previous trading day, with Hangzhou Iron & Steel leading the gains [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3972.03, down 0.46%, while the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 13202.0, down 0.11% [1] Individual Stock Performance - Hangzhou Iron & Steel (600126) closed at 9.25, up 2.21% with a trading volume of 1,096,300 shares and a transaction value of 1.013 billion [1] - Shougang Group (000959) closed at 4.63, up 1.76% with a trading volume of 516,500 shares [1] - Other notable performers include Nanjing Steel (600282) up 1.25%, Linggang Steel (600231) up 0.78%, and Baosteel (600581) up 0.77% [1] Fund Flow Analysis - The general steel sector experienced a net outflow of 44.86 million from institutional funds and 90.84 million from speculative funds, while retail investors saw a net inflow of 136 million [2] - Hangzhou Iron & Steel had a net inflow of 15 million from institutional funds, but a net outflow of 69.36 million from speculative funds [3] - Other companies like Hualing Steel (000932) and Shandong Steel (600022) also showed mixed fund flows, with Hualing Steel experiencing a net inflow of 30.44 million from institutional funds [3]