Market Performance - The Hang Seng Index closed at 23,654, up 0.60% for the day and 38.75% year-to-date [1] - The Hang Seng Tech Index rose by 0.57%, with a year-to-date increase of 38.65% [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index increased by 0.42%, reflecting a 13.49% rise year-to-date [1] Sector Performance - The Hang Seng Financial Index increased by 0.36% with a year-to-date gain of 38.86% [2] - The Hang Seng Industrial Index rose by 0.88%, showing a year-to-date increase of 44.95% [2] - The Hang Seng Real Estate Index decreased by 0.74%, with a year-to-date decline of 9.95% [2] Company Analysis - China General Nuclear Power Corporation (中广核矿业) announced a new pricing mechanism for its uranium sales, reducing the fixed price proportion from 40% to 30% and setting the 2026 fixed price at $94.22 per pound, significantly higher than the previous year's price of $61.78 per pound [4] - The new pricing mechanism is expected to alleviate market concerns regarding pricing uncertainty, leading to a 17% and 23% upward revision in profit forecasts for 2026 and 2027, respectively [4] Investment Focus - Geely Automobile (吉利汽车) is rated as a "Buy" with a target price of 24.00 HKD, representing a potential upside of 30% [5] - Xpeng Motors (小鹏汽车) is also rated as a "Buy" with a target price of 28.00 USD, indicating a potential upside of 37% [5] - Luckin Coffee (瑞幸咖啡) is rated as a "Buy" with a target price of 40.61 USD, showing a potential upside of 14% [5]

Group 1 - Seeking Alpha welcomes Biotech Voyager as a new contributing analyst, encouraging submissions of investment ideas for publication [1] - Binib Ltd. is a startup company led by an individual with a Ph.D. in Engineering and extensive experience in automotive software development for electric vehicles [2] - The individual transitioned to part-time investment in biotechnology stocks in 2015, focusing on clinical data analysis and later became a freelance investor in 2020 [2] Group 2 - The biotechnology investment field is characterized by high innovation potential despite a 90% failure rate in clinical drug development [2]

特朗普宣称美国的处方药价格将会下降 30%—80% ，他要求美国患者必须有权获得 " 最惠国价格 " ，推 动药企建立直销渠道 Key takeaways: 美东时间5月12日，美国总统特朗普签署了旨在使药价下降的行政令。这项激进的政策如同一颗投入全球医 药市场的深水炸弹，引发资本市场震荡。尽管美股医药板块在政策细则公布后出现短暂反弹，但中国创新 药企的股价仍普遍承压，反映市场对于中国出海药企的盈利前景存在担忧。 根据行政令的核心内容，特朗普要求美国患者必须有权获得"最惠国价格"（Most-Favored-Nation Price，简 称"MFN"），即将美国药价限制在经合组织（OECD）国家中的最低水平，由美国卫生与公众服务部 以美国市场贡献一半以上收入的百济神州为例，其王牌产品BTK抑制剂泽布替尼在美国的定价为120粒 12,935美元（93,255元），这款产品在中国经医保谈判后的定价仅有64粒5,440元，算下来平均每粒药的价格 仅约为美国定价的一成。这种差异化的全球定价体系，意味着百济神州可能会直面MFN政策的冲击，一旦 药价大幅下调，很可能会影响其营收。 （HHS）推动药企建立直销渠道，绕过"中间 ...

Group 1: Company Insights - Northern Huachuang (002371 CH, Buy, Target Price: 512 RMB) is expected to see a 25% year-on-year increase in new orders in 2024, driven by strong demand for integrated circuit equipment, with this momentum continuing into Q1 2025 [2] - Baidu (BIDU US, Buy, Target Price: 144.6 USD) reported Q1 2025 core business revenue of 25.5 billion RMB, exceeding Bloomberg consensus by 10%, primarily due to strong cloud business performance [2][6] - Weibo (WB US, Buy, Target Price: 14.5 USD) reported Q1 2025 revenue of 397 million USD, flat year-on-year, but non-GAAP net profit grew 12% to 120 million USD, exceeding expectations by 26% [6] - Palo Alto Networks (PANW US, Buy, Target Price: 229.7 USD) achieved Q3 FY25 revenue growth of 15.3% to 2.3 billion USD, with non-GAAP net profit rising 23% to 560.9 million USD [6] - ZTO Express (ZTO US / 2057 HK, Buy, Target Price: 22.2 USD / 174 HKD) reported Q1 2025 core net profit growth of 5% to 1.96 billion RMB, supported by government subsidies [6][8] - XPeng Motors (XPEV US / 9868 HK, Buy, Target Price: 28 USD / 110 HKD) exceeded Q1 2025 revenue expectations, driven by improved gross margins and government subsidies [6][8] Group 2: Market Performance - The Hang Seng Index closed at 23,828, up 0.62% for the day and 39.77% year-to-date [3] - The Hang Seng Tech Index closed at 5,342, up 0.51% for the day and 41.92% year-to-date [3] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3,388, up 0.21% for the day and 13.87% year-to-date [3] - The US Dow Jones closed at 41,860, down 1.91% for the day but up 11.07% year-to-date [3] - The S&P 500 closed at 5,845, down 1.61% for the day and up 22.53% year-to-date [3] Group 3: Sector Analysis - The Hong Kong stock market saw gains in materials, healthcare, and energy sectors, while defensive sectors like consumer staples and utilities lagged [5] - In the US market, real estate and healthcare sectors faced the largest declines, while consumer staples and materials outperformed [5] - The report indicates that the period from May to July is a critical window for US-China trade negotiations, with expectations of potential fiscal stimulus and consumption-boosting measures from China [5]

Group 1: Stock Recommendations - Recommended stocks include Geely Automobile, Xpeng Motors, Zoomlion, Sany Heavy Industry, Atour Group, Luckin Coffee, and Proya, all rated as "Buy" with target price increases ranging from 12% to 37%[5] - The average market capitalization of the recommended stocks is approximately $25 billion for Geely Automobile and $19.7 billion for Xpeng Motors[5] - The average daily trading volume for these stocks varies, with Geely Automobile at $200.2 million and Xpeng Motors at $248.2 million[5] Group 2: Financial Metrics - Price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio for FY24A shows Geely Automobile at 10.90, while Xpeng Motors is not available (N/A)[5] - Return on equity (ROE) for FY24A is highest for Atour Group at 47.5%, while Xpeng Motors is N/A[5] - Dividend yield for FY24A is 1.7% for Geely Automobile and 5.4% for Xpeng Motors[5] Group 3: Performance Review - The basket of 22 stocks listed in the previous report had an average return of 6.0%, compared to the MSCI China Index return of 8.1%[9] - Out of the 22 stocks, 6 outperformed the benchmark index[9]

Macro Commentary - The US economy shows signs of slowing down, with significant declines in retail and manufacturing output due to tariff impacts, particularly affecting durable goods like automobiles and electronics [2] - Despite the slowdown, unemployment claims remain stable, indicating that the service sector is less affected, and employment in this sector remains robust [2] - Inflation is expected to rebound temporarily from May to August, with the Federal Reserve likely to maintain interest rates until September, when a potential rate cut may occur [2] Industry Commentary - The Chinese pharmaceutical sector is experiencing a strong trend in innovative drug exports, with several significant business development transactions occurring despite recent tariff tensions [5][6] - The MSCI China Healthcare Index has risen by 14.9% since early 2025, although it has underperformed compared to the broader MSCI China Index [5] - The US innovative drug prices are unlikely to decrease in the short term due to recent executive orders, but long-term pressures on healthcare spending are anticipated [7] Company Initiation - The report covers Angelalign Technology (6699 HK), a leading provider of invisible orthodontic solutions in China, which has maintained a market share of 42% in the domestic market [9][10] - The company is expected to achieve a revenue compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 23.8% from 2019 to 2024, with a projected CAGR of 18.0% from 2024 to 2027 [9] - Angelalign is expanding internationally, with a goal to cover over 50 countries and achieve significant revenue growth from overseas markets, which is expected to account for 30% of total revenue by 2024 [11][12]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for BeiGene is "Buy" with a target price of US$345.00, indicating an expected share price return of 48.5% [2][4]. Core Insights - BeiGene is transitioning to a global pharmaceutical player, officially changing its name to BeOne Medicines on May 23, 2025. The product Brukinsa has outperformed competitors Calquence and Imbruvica in quarterly sales in the US, contributing significantly to the overall growth of the BTKi class [1][2]. - The company achieved GAAP profitability in Q1 2025 and reiterated its FY25 guidance, projecting revenues between US$4.9 billion and US$5.3 billion, with GAAP operating expenses between US$4.1 billion and US$4.4 billion. The company has a robust pipeline of late- and early-stage catalysts that are expected to drive future growth [1][2]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In Q1 2025, BeiGene achieved positive GAAP operating income of US$11 million, marking a significant milestone for the company [1]. - The company has set a revenue guidance for FY25 between US$4.9 billion and US$5.3 billion, with operating expenses projected between US$4.1 billion and US$4.4 billion [1]. Market Position - Brukinsa has surpassed both Calquence and Imbruvica in US quarterly sales, driving over 100% of the net 11% year-over-year growth in the BTKi class, while Imbruvica saw a contraction of approximately 13% and Calquence only a 3% growth [1]. - The transformation into a global pharmaceutical entity is expected to enhance BeiGene's market position and investor appeal [1]. Valuation - The target price of US$345.00 is derived from a discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis, utilizing a weighted average cost of capital (WACC) of 9% and a terminal growth rate of 2.5% post-2032 [4].

Industry Insights - The consumer discretionary sector shows a positive short-term trend, but the long-term outlook remains cautious. April data across sub-sectors improved compared to March, with the May Day holiday data maintaining or improving on this trend due to factors such as increased holiday periods, better weather, low base effects, government subsidies for appliances, and strong inbound tourism [2] - The outlook for May and Q2 is slightly positive, driven by structural rebounds in certain consumer sub-sectors, rational competition, favorable weather, increased subsidies from platforms like JD and Taobao, and sustained consumer power from inbound tourism [2] - The report suggests it is a good time to increase positions in leading companies within the sector [2] Company Analysis - BeiGene (百济神州) achieved its first quarterly GAAP profit, marking a significant milestone. In Q1 2025, product revenue reached $1.11 billion, a 48% year-on-year increase, with the drug Zebrutinib generating $792 million in sales, up 62% year-on-year [9] - The company reported a GAAP operating profit of $11 million and a net profit of $1 million in Q1 2025, with a significant improvement in non-GAAP operating profit compared to the previous year [9] - The gross margin for Q1 2025 rose to 85.1%, with a notable decrease in SG&A and R&D expense ratios, indicating ongoing cost control improvements [9] - The R&D pipeline for 2025 is expected to see key advancements, including ongoing clinical trials for various cancer treatments, with significant data releases anticipated [10] - The target price for BeiGene is maintained at $359.47, reflecting a positive outlook on revenue growth and R&D progress [10]

Macro Economic Overview - To counter the impact of tariffs, China has introduced a comprehensive monetary policy package aimed at boosting the stock and real estate markets. This policy will moderately ease liquidity and credit supply, encouraging positive market sentiment, although it cannot fully offset the economic impact of tariffs [2] - The report anticipates that the tariff impacts could reduce China's GDP and CPI growth rates by 1 percentage point and 0.2 percentage points, respectively. It is expected that GDP growth will slow from 5.4% in Q1 2025 to 4.5% in Q2, with a slight rebound to 4.7% in the second half of the year, resulting in an annual growth rate of 4.8% [5] Industry Insights - In the equipment manufacturing sector, global machinery manufacturers are assessing the impact of US tariffs, with most expecting effects to become apparent starting in Q3. Companies like Komatsu are predicted to face significant challenges due to these tariffs [5] - The Chinese insurance industry is set to see an acceleration of long-term investments as regulatory bodies announced a series of financial policies. This includes expanding the scope of long-term investment trials and adjusting risk factors for stock investments, potentially injecting over 150 billion yuan into the market [5] Stock Recommendations - Geely Automobile (175 HK) is rated as a "Buy" with a target price of 23.00, representing a 37% upside potential [6] - Xpeng Motors (XPEV US) is also rated as a "Buy" with a target price of 28.00, indicating a 46% upside [6] - Luckin Coffee (LKNCY US) is rated as a "Buy" with a target price of 40.61, suggesting a 24% upside [6] - Alibaba (BABA US) is rated as a "Buy" with a target price of 157.00, reflecting a 27% upside potential [6] - Tencent (700 HK) is rated as a "Buy" with a target price of 625.00, indicating a 28% upside [6]

Core Insights - BeiGene, Ltd. reported $1.12 billion in revenue for Q1 2025, marking a 48.6% year-over-year increase and an EPS of $1.22 compared to -$2.41 a year ago [1] - The revenue matched the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.12 billion, resulting in a slight surprise of -0.65%, while the EPS exceeded expectations with a surprise of +271.83% [1] Financial Performance - Product revenue totaled $1.11 billion, slightly below the estimated $1.12 billion by analysts [4] - Key product revenues included: - BRUKINSA (Zanubrutinib): $791.66 million vs. $820.07 million estimated - Tislelizumab: $171.16 million vs. $171.33 million estimated - XGEVA: $70.42 million vs. $56.55 million estimated - Other: $17.90 million vs. $14.28 million estimated - POBEVCY: $13.75 million vs. $16.11 million estimated - BLINCYTO: $23.91 million vs. $20.42 million estimated - KYPROLIS: $19.73 million vs. $16.51 million estimated - Collaboration revenue was $8.75 million, exceeding the $6.49 million estimate [4] Market Performance - BeiGene's shares have returned +15.4% over the past month, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +10.6% change [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating expected performance in line with the broader market [3]