Core Viewpoint - The A-share market is experiencing volatility, but overall corporate earnings are in a recovery phase, with a positive medium-term outlook supported by stable economic and policy expectations [2][3]. Market Performance - As of November 10, 2025, the CSI 300 Index decreased by 0.24%, with notable stock movements including China Duty Free leading with a 10.00% increase and Sanhua Intelligent Control dropping by 7.02% [2]. - The CSI 300 ETF by Bosera fell by 0.33%, with a recent price of 1.52 yuan, while it saw a cumulative increase of 0.73% over the past week as of November 7 [2]. Investment Strategy - Analysts suggest focusing on sectors with independent growth logic and improving return on equity (ROE), rather than avoiding AI narratives entirely [3]. - The current market style is expected to be more balanced compared to the third quarter, with recommendations to invest in technology growth and high-end manufacturing sectors, as well as cyclical sectors benefiting from domestic demand recovery [3]. Sector Analysis - The TMT sector, along with materials and chemicals, is significantly influenced by AI narratives, with these sectors comprising over 60% of institutional holdings [3]. - The top ten weighted stocks in the CSI 300 Index as of October 31, 2025, include Ningde Times and Kweichow Moutai, accounting for 21.76% of the index [4].

Core Viewpoint - The retail and beauty care sectors are experiencing a collective surge, with several companies reaching their daily price limits, indicating strong market performance and investor interest [1] Group 1: Sector Performance - The retail and beauty care sectors are showing significant strength in the market [1] - Companies such as Yiyi Co., Dongbai Group, and China Duty Free have hit their daily price limits, reflecting robust investor confidence [1] - Other companies like Wangfujing, Lafang Family, and Aimeike are also experiencing upward movement in their stock prices, contributing to the overall positive trend in the sector [1]

Core Insights - The retail industry is experiencing a shift from value preservation to emotional value, with a focus on high-growth segments for investment opportunities [5][28] - The report maintains a positive outlook on the retail sector, emphasizing the importance of consumer insights and differentiated product offerings [5][28] Retail Market Overview - The retail index reported a slight increase of 0.31% during the week of November 3 to November 7, 2025, underperforming the Shanghai Composite Index, which rose by 1.08% [7][16] - Year-to-date, the retail index has increased by 4.20%, lagging behind the Shanghai Composite Index's 19.27% growth [16][20] Investment Strategy for 2026 - The investment strategy highlights four main themes: 1. **Gold and Jewelry**: Focus on high-end and fashionable gold segments, with recommendations for brands like Lao Pu Gold and Chao Hong Ji [5][48] 2. **Retail E-commerce**: Emphasize the transformation of offline retail to enhance service and experience, with key players like Yonghui Supermarket and Ai Ying Shi [5][48] 3. **Cosmetics**: Target domestic brands that capture emotional value and innovate on safety ingredients, recommending brands like Juzi Biological and Pechoin [5][49] 4. **Medical Aesthetics**: Focus on differentiated product manufacturers and expanding medical institutions, with recommendations for brands like Ai Mei Ke and Ke Di-B [5][49] Sector Performance - The jewelry sector is undergoing significant changes due to rising gold prices and a decline in traditional wedding markets, leading to the emergence of brands with strong consumer insights [5][29] - The cosmetics sector is seeing a rise in domestic brands leveraging cultural roots and emotional value to capture market share [5][41] Company-Specific Insights - **Chao Hong Ji**: Reported a revenue increase of 28.4% year-on-year for the first three quarters of 2025, with a notable performance in Q3 [54] - **Yonghui Supermarket**: Experienced a revenue decline of 22.2% year-on-year for the first three quarters of 2025, but is undergoing significant transformation [50] - **Juzi Biological**: Achieved a revenue growth of 21.7% year-on-year for the first half of 2025, focusing on collagen products [50]

Market Overview - The medical beauty sector experienced a decline of 0.93% on November 7, with Ai Meike leading the drop [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3997.56, down 0.25%, while the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 13404.06, down 0.36% [1] Stock Performance - The closing prices and performance of key stocks in the medical beauty sector are as follows: - *ST Meigu: Closed at 4.02, up 1.77% with a trading volume of 143,600 shares and a turnover of 57.01 million yuan [1] - Jinbo Biological: Closed at 234.00, up 0.02% with a trading volume of 7,738.5 shares and a turnover of 1.83 billion yuan [1] - Huaxi Biological: Closed at 49.78, down 0.04% with a trading volume of 17,300 shares and a turnover of 86.15 million yuan [1] - Ai Meike: Closed at 149.16, down 1.87% with a trading volume of 30,900 shares and a turnover of 465 million yuan [1] Capital Flow - The medical beauty sector saw a net outflow of 46.6453 million yuan from main funds, while retail investors contributed a net inflow of 34.3979 million yuan [1] - The capital flow for key stocks is as follows: - *ST Meigu: Net outflow of 2.6832 million yuan, down 4.71% [2] - Huaxi Biological: Net outflow of 3.3342 million yuan, down 3.87% [2] - Ai Meike: Net outflow of 40.6279 million yuan, down 8.74% [2]

Core Insights - The China Securities Index Co., Ltd. will officially launch the China Securities Innovation Drug Index and the China Securities Medical Device Index on November 7, providing richer investment targets for the market [1] Group 1: Innovation Drug Index - The China Securities Innovation Drug Index selects listed companies involved in innovative drug research and development, as well as those providing drug research, development, and production services from the Sci-Tech Innovation Board and the Growth Enterprise Market [4] - A total of 50 constituent stocks have been included in the index, such as BeiGene, Boli Tianheng, Kanglong Chemical, and Zhifei Biological [4] - The innovative drug sector has attracted significant investor attention this year, with China's innovative drug pipeline and clinical trial projects ranking among the top globally [4] Group 2: Medical Device Index - The China Securities Medical Device Index selects listed companies that provide medical devices, consumables, and in vitro diagnostic products and services from the Sci-Tech Innovation Board and the Growth Enterprise Market [4] - 50 constituent stocks have been included in this index, including Mindray Medical, United Imaging, New Industry, and Aimeike [4] - The domestic medical device industry is experiencing rapid development, with a positive outlook on innovation-driven import substitution and global expansion [5]

Group 1 - The medical beauty sector increased by 0.18% on November 6, with *ST Meigu leading the gains [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 4007.76, up 0.97%, while the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 13452.42, up 1.73% [1] - The trading volume and turnover for *ST Meigu were 137,900 hands and 53.13 million yuan, respectively, with a price increase of 3.95% [1] Group 2 - The medical beauty sector experienced a net outflow of 34.96 million yuan from main funds, while retail investors saw a net inflow of 36.62 million yuan [1] - Individual stock performances included *ST Meigu with a 3.95% increase, Aimeike with a 0.38% increase, Huaxi Biological with a 0.52% decrease, and Jinbo Biological with a 2.54% decrease [1] - The net fund flow for *ST Meigu was -3.52 million yuan, indicating a decrease of 6.63% [2]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article highlights that the terminal prices of the company's products are influenced by multiple factors, including downstream channel competition and consumer demand [1] - For the period from January to September 2025, the company's comprehensive gross profit margin is reported at 93.36%, a decrease from 94.80% in the same period last year [1] - The company's ex-factory prices have remained relatively stable despite the changes in gross profit margin [1]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the industry, with a focus on new consumption sectors such as beauty care, IP derivatives, and gold jewelry [5][32]. Core Insights - The report highlights the recent tax policy changes regarding gold, which exempts value-added tax for standard gold transactions, potentially boosting market activity [3][22]. - The beauty care sector shows mixed performance, with some companies reporting significant revenue growth while others face declines [4][25]. - The report emphasizes the importance of domestic brands in the beauty market, with notable rankings in the Douyin beauty list indicating a shift towards local products [22][23]. Market Performance - During the week of October 27 to October 31, 2025, the retail trade, social services, and beauty care sectors experienced changes of +1.63%, +0.45%, and -2.21% respectively, ranking 8th, 17th, and 30th among 31 primary industries [13][15]. - The cosmetics sector faced a decline of -2.57%, while segments like trade and e-commerce performed well with increases of +3.44% and +2.97% [15][18]. Key Company Announcements - Shanghai Jahwa reported a revenue of 4.961 billion yuan for the first three quarters of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 10.8%, with a net profit growth of 149.1% [25]. - Proya Cosmetics achieved a revenue of 7.098 billion yuan, reflecting a modest growth of 1.89% [25]. - The opening of Pop Mart's first store in the Middle East marks a significant expansion for the brand [29]. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on companies such as Shiseido, Giant Bio, Marubi, Runben, Proya, Chaohongji, and Furuida as potential investment targets within the recommended sectors [5][32].

Group 1 - The medical beauty sector experienced a decline of 2.68% on November 4, with Jinbo Biological leading the drop [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3960.19, down 0.41%, while the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 13175.22, down 1.71% [1] - Major stocks in the medical beauty sector showed varied performance, with *ST Meigu closing at 3.74 (+0.27%), Huaxi Biological at 52.05 (-2.01%), Aimeike at 151.92 (-3.46%), and Jinbo Biological at 243.02 (-4.84%) [1] Group 2 - The medical beauty sector saw a net outflow of 101 million yuan from institutional investors, while retail investors had a net inflow of 79.55 million yuan [1] - The trading volume and turnover for key stocks included *ST Meigu with 140,600 shares traded and a turnover of 53.3 million yuan, Huaxi Biological with 29,200 shares and 153 million yuan, Aimeike with 43,500 shares and 669 million yuan, and Jinbo Biological with 15,400 shares and 378 million yuan [1]

Core Viewpoint - The company is currently awaiting approval for its botulinum toxin project, with the timeline for registration and results dependent on the National Medical Products Administration's review process [2]. Group 1: Project Status - The botulinum toxin project is in the queue for review and approval [2]. - The company confirms that its ongoing research projects are progressing normally [2]. Group 2: Financial Performance - The company reported a 40% decline in profits for the third quarter [2]. - There are inquiries regarding the progress of new product development and the potential for reversing the profit decline [2].