ab 20 January 2026 Global Research China Auto Sector 2026 GCC Wrap: When everyone targets superior growth Wrap of GCC 2026 on auto sector More than 20 auto-related companies participated in the UBS Greater China Conference 2026 and shared their outlook. We generally agree that overseas expansion and intelligence transformation are growth drivers. Yet we are more concerned by the ambitious targets set by individual companies, in contrast to domestic car demand cooling down. Near term, we remain cautious on t ...

Company Overview - Pony AI operates in the Chinese market, focusing on autonomous vehicles and robotaxis, with headquarters in Fremont, California, and Guangzhou, China [3] - The company has been a leader in the autonomous vehicle sector since its inception in 2016, developing self-driving vehicles and robotaxis [3] Product and Technology - Pony's robotaxi service, PonyPilot, is available in major cities including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen, accessible via a mobile app [1] - The company has launched its sixth-generation automated robotaxi vehicles and recently introduced Gen-7 robotaxis, aiming to operate 3,000 robotaxis by the end of the year [1] - Pony's technology includes high-end sensors for perception, AI for prediction and planning, and a robust infrastructure with over 20 safety features integrated into its vehicles [2] Financial Performance - In Q3 2025, revenue from robotaxis increased by 89.5% year-over-year, contributing to total quarterly revenues of US$25.4 million, a 72% year-over-year gain [7] - The company reported a net operating loss of 14 cents per share in Q3, based on non-GAAP measures [7] Analyst Insights - Citi analyst Jeff Chung has a positive outlook on Pony AI, citing several upcoming catalysts, including potential gains from Q4 results and a favorable re-rating of Pony's valuation [8] - Chung rates Pony AI as a Buy with a price target of $24.50, indicating a potential upside of 48% from the current price of $16.58 [8] - The consensus rating for Pony AI is Strong Buy, based on 4 reviews, with a majority favoring Buy over Hold [8]

Pony.ai deepened its industrial base on Jan. 8 by expanding its partnership with BAIC BJEV to co‑develop and mass produce next‑generation robotaxi models, tightly pairing its autonomous stack with BAIC’s dedicated electric vehicle (EV) platforms. Pony.ai's strategy also pushes further into capital efficiency through a November 2025 agreement with Sunlight Mobility to implement an asset-light model. Through the agreement, Sunlight will take on vehicle ownership and fleet management while Pony.ai concentrates ...

Group 1 - Sanhua Intelligent Control (02050) saw a decline of over 3.4% after announcing a share reduction plan involving the actual controller and several directors, with a total of up to approximately 10.2 million A-shares to be sold between February 24, 2026, and May 23, 2026 [1] - Tuo Yun Biotechnology (01332) experienced a significant drop of over 60%, nearly erasing gains since October 2022, following stock movements involving major shareholders [1] - Zhongwei New Materials (02579) increased by over 5% as the company announced securing 5-6 billion wet tons of nickel ore resources and establishing four nickel raw material industrial bases in Indonesia [1] Group 2 - InnoCare Pharma (03696) rose over 6%, reaching a new high of 62.9 HKD, after receiving FDA approval for its oral NLRP3 inhibitor ISM8969 for Parkinson's disease treatment [2] - Solar stocks surged, with Kaisa New Energy (01108) up 17.85% and other companies like Fuyao Glass (06865) and Xinyi Solar (00968) also showing significant gains, driven by a report indicating a new phase in commercial space deployment [2] - Jiangnan Buyi (03306) fell nearly 7% after announcing a placement of 14.535 million shares at a discount to the market price [2] Group 3 - Lithium stocks rose, with Ganfeng Lithium (01772) up 5.22% and Tianqi Lithium (09696) up 2.88%, following a report of a significant increase in lithium carbonate contract prices [3] - Rongchang Bio (09995) increased nearly 2% after UBS expressed a positive outlook on its collaboration with AbbVie, which includes substantial milestone payments [4] - DCH Holdings (00179) fell nearly 7% as it reported a slight decline in revenue for the nine months ending December 31, 2025 [4] Group 4 - Gold stocks rebounded, with Chifeng Jilong Gold Mining (06693) up 6.99% and others also showing gains, as spot gold prices reached a new high of over $4,960 per ounce [4] - Bitgo Holdings (BTGO.US) debuted on the US stock market, rising 2.72% as a leading cryptocurrency custody provider [5] - Rare earth stocks surged, with USA Rare Earth (USAR.US) up 17.49% after announcing partnerships to advance its Round Top project [5] Group 5 - The Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index opened up 1.6%, with major Chinese stocks like Li Auto (LI.US) and Alibaba (BABA.US) showing gains, supported by comments from the People's Bank of China regarding potential monetary easing [6] - Abbott (ABT.US) fell 10.04% after reporting lower-than-expected sales for Q4 2025, despite a year-over-year increase in adjusted EPS [7] - Alibaba (BABA.US) rose 5.05% as it plans to list its semiconductor division, benefiting from investor interest in competing with Nvidia [7]

Monetary Policy and Economic Measures - The central bank governor Pan Gongsheng stated that a moderately loose monetary policy will continue in 2026, with room for further cuts in reserve requirement ratios and interest rates to maintain ample liquidity [3] - The first batch of 936 billion yuan of ultra-long special government bonds has been allocated to support approximately 4,500 projects in various sectors, expected to drive total investment exceeding 460 billion yuan [4] - The People's Bank of China will conduct a 900 billion yuan MLF operation on January 23, net injecting 700 billion yuan into the market, marking the 11th consecutive month of increased operations [4] Consumer and Investment Trends - State-owned banks collectively announced the implementation of personal consumption loan interest subsidy policies, allowing some high-quality clients to enjoy effective interest rates in the "2%" range, lower than current housing loan rates [3] - Public funds have focused their fourth-quarter 2025 positions on core sectors such as electronics and power equipment, with Zhongji Xuchuang becoming the largest holding stock [3] Market Performance - The A-share market saw a slight increase, with the Shanghai Composite Index rising 0.14% to 4122.58 points, and the Shenzhen Component Index increasing by 0.5% [6] - The Hong Kong stock market also experienced minor fluctuations, with the Hang Seng Index rising 0.17% to 26629.96 points, and net inflows from southbound funds amounting to 5.166 billion HKD [6] Corporate Developments - Alibaba Group has decided to support its chip company "Pingtouge" for independent listing, with plans for restructuring to a mixed-ownership enterprise [7] - Xiaomi Group has initiated a stock repurchase plan of up to 2.5 billion HKD [9] - Nanjing Bank reported a net profit growth of 8.08% year-on-year for 2025 [9] Regulatory and Policy Updates - The State Administration for Market Regulation has issued a red card for the first time in the public utility sector, prohibiting a merger between two gas companies [10] - Nine departments jointly issued opinions to promote high-quality development in the pharmaceutical retail industry, encouraging mergers and acquisitions among retail pharmacies [10] Economic Indicators - The unemployment rate for urban labor aged 16-24 was reported at 16.5% in December 2025, while the rate for those aged 25-29 was 6.9% [5] - The National Bureau of Statistics reported a 28.1% year-on-year increase in sales revenue for the smart device manufacturing industry in 2025 [10]

Pony AI Inc. (NASDAQ:PONY) stock rose Thursday, reflecting a strong market trend as the S&P 500 climbs 0.71%. This bullish momentum builds on the company’s announcement from early January, where Pony AI and BAIC BJEV significantly expanded their strategic alliance. Pony AI stock is showing exceptional strength. Why are PONY shares rallying?The CatalystThe stock’s impressive rise comes amid its inclusion in Cathie Wood-led ARK Invest's “Big Ideas 2026” report. ARK identifies Pony AI as a top-tier autonomous ...

Group 1 - The Nasdaq China Golden Dragon Index opened with a gain of 1.6%, indicating a positive trend in popular Chinese concept stocks [1] - Notable stock performances include Li Auto (LI.US) rising over 7%, Alibaba (BABA.US) increasing by more than 6%, and GDS Holdings (GDS.US) up over 4% [1] - Other companies such as NIO (NIO.US), Bilibili (BILI.US), and Pony.ai (PONY.US) also saw gains exceeding 3% [1] Group 2 - The Governor of the People's Bank of China, Pan Gongsheng, stated that there is still room for further reserve requirement ratio cuts and interest rate reductions this year [1] - The People's Bank of China aims to effectively implement and supervise interest rate policies to maintain low comprehensive financing costs in society [1] - Luke Browne, Head of Asset Allocation at Manulife Investment Management for Asia, expressed a preference for Chinese stocks, suggesting that while explosive returns are not expected, there are still investment opportunities available [1]

Core Viewpoint - The U.S. stock market experienced a significant rebound following President Trump's cancellation of new tariffs on European countries and his announcement of a "framework agreement" regarding Greenland [1][3]. Market Performance - The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 1.21%, closing at 49,077.23 points; the S&P 500 increased by 1.16%, ending at 6,875.62 points; and the Nasdaq Composite gained 1.18%, finishing at 23,224.82 points [2]. Political Developments - Trump stated at the World Economic Forum in Davos that he would not use military force to acquire Greenland, which positively influenced the stock market. He mentioned a productive discussion with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, leading to a future agreement framework concerning Greenland and the Arctic region [3]. - Trump had previously announced a 10% tariff on goods from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the UK, the Netherlands, and Finland, set to take effect on February 1, with a potential increase to 25% by June 1 if an agreement on Greenland was not reached [4]. Market Reactions - The stock market had previously declined sharply due to Trump's escalation of tariff threats and the possibility of military action regarding Greenland, marking the worst single-day performance since October 10 [6]. - The market's reaction to Trump's tariff cancellation reflects a trend where investors no longer assume his statements will be executed, indicating a level of unpredictability in his administration's policies [7]. Stock Performance - Major technology stocks mostly rose, with Nvidia up 2.95%, Apple up 0.39%, Microsoft down 2.29%, Google up 1.98%, Amazon up 0.13%, Meta up 1.46%, Tesla up 2.91%, Broadcom down 1.14%, Oracle down 3.36%, Netflix down 2.18%, Micron Technology up 6.61%, AMD up 7.11%, and Intel up 11.72% [7]. - Chinese concept stocks also saw gains, with the Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index rising 2.21%, Alibaba up 3.87%, JD.com up 2.43%, Pinduoduo up 1.40%, NIO up 2.41%, Xpeng up 1.70%, Li Auto up 2.48%, Bilibili up 5.65%, Baidu up 8.17%, while NetEase fell 4.07%, Tencent Music down 0.80%, and Pony.ai up 2.55% [7].

全球自动驾驶领军企业小马智行(PONY.US)美股盘前涨2.3%，报15.64美元。消息上，东吴证券最新报 告指出，公司是全球唯一在8个国家获得自动驾驶许可的企业。作为Robotaxi技术领跑者，有望充分受 益于政策逐步开放、自动驾驶技术持续突破、产业链降本，单位经济模型转正后有望快速规模化实现扭 亏。公司2025-2027年营业总收入分别为5.55/9.45/19.87亿元，当前市值对应PS分别为43.0/25.2/12.0倍， 首次覆盖，给予"买入"评级。 | PONY 小马智行 | | | | --- | --- | --- | | 15 290 J -1.010 -6.20% | | 收盘价 01/20 16:00 美东 | | 15.640 ↑ 0.350 +2.29% | | 盘前价 01/21 04:29 美东 | | 三 7 24 华 S 9 日 ♥ 白 ♥ 白 ♥ 白 ♥ 白 ♥ 白 | | ● 快捷交易 | | 最高价 15.895 | 开盘价 15.640 | 成交量 430.86万 | | 最低价 15.170 | 昨收价 16.300 | 成交额 6658.2万 | | 平均价 15 ...

2026年初的国际消费电子展(CES)落幕，但展会上关于自动驾驶的竞速讯号却持续回荡。英伟达发布新 一代具备思维链推理能力的自动驾驶模型，并宣布L4级Robotaxi服务测试时间表；Uber联合合作伙伴展 示量产合作车型，计划部署上万规模车队。一系列动态清晰地揭示：全球L4级自动驾驶竞赛的焦点， 已从实验室的技术演示，转向"量产落地与商业运营"的实战关键赛段。 在这场关乎未来出行形态的全球竞速中，中国并非旁观者，而是深度参与者与创新策源地之一。历经多 年扎实的技术积累与审慎的渐进式试点，中国自动驾驶产业正依托全球最复杂的城市道路场景、最完整 的本土供应链体系，以及一套积极务实且以安全为底线的产业政策，迈入以"安全可靠"为根本前提的规 模化商用探索新阶段。从百度"萝卜快跑"在多个城市有序扩大运营范围，到小马智行在特定区域开展全 无人化测试，中国头部企业正在将技术能力转化为真实的出行服务。与此同时，以移动出行平台身份切 入赛道的企业，如哈啰，也通过发布明确的前装量产车型规划与商业路线图，加入了这场以尖端技术突 破与规模化运营能力"双轮驱动"的商业化冲刺。一幅多元主体参与、多技术路径并行的中国自动驾驶产 业全景图正 ...