Investment Rating - Investment advice: The report suggests a focus on the accelerating US-China space computing competition, highlighting key companies to watch [3][9]. Core Insights - The US-China space computing race is intensifying, with Musk proposing a space AI satellite plan and Beijing initiating the construction of a gigawatt-level space data center [3][9]. - The US "Genesis Plan" aims to integrate resources from 17 national laboratories to accelerate foundational research in key areas such as nuclear fusion and biotechnology [3][9]. - Chinese companies are demonstrating full-stack AI capabilities, with Alibaba's Qwen app achieving over 10 million downloads and DeepSeek's math model reaching international gold standards [3][9]. Summary by Sections Space Computing Developments - Musk envisions deploying AI computing centers in space within 4-5 years, with plans for 100 gigawatts of solar AI satellites annually, which is equivalent to a quarter of US power [3][9]. - Beijing's plan includes a three-phase approach for the gigawatt-level space data center, focusing on key technology breakthroughs, cost-reducing assembly, and mass production from 2025 to 2035 [3][9]. US Research Initiatives - The "Genesis Plan" was initiated by an executive order in November 2025, aiming to identify 20 national challenges within 60 days and showcase initial results within 270 days [3][9]. - Collaboration with private sector companies like NVIDIA and AMD is part of the plan to enhance computational resources for scientific research [3][9]. Chinese AI Innovations - Alibaba's Qwen app, based on the Qwen3 model, has become one of the fastest-growing AI applications globally, indicating a significant breakthrough in the AI to consumer market [3][9]. - DeepSeek's math model, DeepSeekMath-V2, has introduced a self-verification mechanism, achieving gold-level performance in international competitions [3][9].

美联储降息预期再度升温 ——海外经济政策跟踪 本报告导读： 美联储多位鸽派官员发言刺激市场对 12 月降息预期再度升温，全球股市均止跌回 稳，黄金价格回到 4200 美元/盎司上方，白银、铜价均创历史新高。 投资要点： [Table_Summary] 全球大类资产表现： 美国经济： 欧洲经济： 企业信心企稳。欧元区 19 国经济景气指数从 10 月的 96.8 升至 11 月的 97.0。 海外政策： 宏 观 周 报 券 研 究 报 告 请务必阅读正文之后的免责条款部分 宏 观 研 究 证 宏观研究 /[Table_Date] 2025.11.30 2025-12-01 上周（2025.11.24-2025.11.28），全球大类资产价格中，主要经 济体股市明显上涨。其中，标普 500 指数上涨 3.73%，发达市 场股票指数上涨 3.41%，日经 225 指数上涨 3.35%，恒生指数上 涨 2.53%，新兴市场股票指数上涨 2.17%，上证指数上涨 1.40%。 大宗商品普遍上涨。其中，COMEX 铜上涨 5.64%，伦敦金现上 涨 3.80%，南华商品指数上涨 1.99%，标普-高盛商品指数上涨 1.6 ...

Investment Rating - The report initiates coverage on Zhihu-W (2390 HK) with an "Outperform" rating, targeting a price of HK$14.80 [2][5][24]. Core Insights - Zhihu is positioned as China's leading Q&A-centric online content community, leveraging generative AI to enhance content supply and commercial conversion, which is expected to unlock new monetization opportunities [3][19]. - The company aims to achieve its first annual adjusted profit in 2025, with a focus on improving operational efficiency and reducing costs [8][22]. - The integration of AI tools is transforming the community ecosystem, significantly increasing user engagement and monetization potential [23]. Financial Overview - For FY25, total revenue is projected to decline by 24% to RMB 27.5 billion, with adjusted net profit expected to be RMB 33.34 million, marking a return to profitability [9][20]. - The company reported a total revenue of RMB 6.589 billion in Q3 2025, a 22% year-over-year decline, but better than market expectations [20][21]. - Adjusted gross profit margin is expected to improve from 60.6% in FY24 to 61.7% in FY25, indicating a focus on margin expansion [17][20]. Business Segment Outlook - Online marketing services are anticipated to bottom out in Q4 2025, with management confident in maintaining revenue levels in 2026 [21]. - Paid membership services are being refined to enhance user experience and community integration, with projected revenue of RMB 344 million for Q4 2025 [21][22]. - The vocational education segment has reached breakeven and is now included in the "Other" business category, contributing to overall revenue stability [21][22]. Valuation Analysis - The report assigns a price-to-sales (P/S) ratio of 1.2 for FY25, reflecting a cautious valuation approach due to ongoing business adjustments [13][24]. - The target price of HK$14.80 is based on the company's unique positioning in the Q&A community and the anticipated benefits from AI integration [5][24].

Investment Rating - The report assigns an "Outperform" rating to several companies in the discretionary consumption sector, including Pop Mart, Anta Sports, Huazhu Group, Miniso, Li Ning, Atour Group, New Oriental Online, and Xtep International [1][5]. Core Insights - The report highlights the stable long-term growth of Luckin Coffee despite facing short-term margin pressures, indicating resilience in the F&B sector [2]. - The introduction of new children's meal sets by Taier emphasizes the trend towards fresh and healthy dining options, reflecting consumer preferences [2]. - The report notes the expansion of Midea's automotive parts production in Mexico, which supports local manufacturing for North American electric vehicle clients [2]. - The implementation of new national standards for smart home appliances starting May 1, 2026, is expected to enhance product quality and consumer trust in the home appliances sector [2]. Summary by Sections Company Performance - Guming and Pop Mart were the top performers this week, with stock price increases of 12.6% and 12.8% respectively [3][7]. - SuperHi International reported a revenue of $21 million for Q3 2025, a year-on-year increase of 7.8%, but faced a significant drop in net profit due to increased foreign exchange losses [2][5]. - Chagee's Q3 results showed a revenue decline of 9%, with adjusted net profit down 22% [2][5]. Market Trends - The report indicates a growing trend in the F&B sector towards fresh and healthy meal options, as seen with Taier's new children's meal offerings [2]. - The smart home appliance market is set to evolve with the introduction of new standards, which will likely drive innovation and consumer adoption [2].

Investment Rating - The report initiates coverage on Weibo-SW (9898 HK) with an "Outperform" rating, targeting a price of HK$107.00 [2][12][26] Core Insights - Weibo maintains a unique position in the Chinese social media landscape, characterized by a large user base, rich social connections, and effective marketing solutions. The application of generative AI is expected to enhance monetization efficiency [3][20] - The company's Q3 2025 results showed mixed performance, with total revenue of US$442.3 million, a 5% year-over-year decline, and online advertising revenue down 6% in USD terms [21][9] - Management expresses confidence in achieving full-year profit targets and commits to annual shareholder returns, with a history of distributing approximately US$200 million in dividends each year [5][24][25] Financial Performance - For FY2025, total revenue is projected at US$1.725 billion, a 2% decrease from the previous year, with adjusted net profit expected to be US$461 million [10][17] - The gross profit margin is forecasted to be 76.5% in FY2025, with an adjusted operating profit margin of around 30% [17][24] - The report anticipates a gradual recovery in advertising revenue, particularly in Q4, supported by events like the Double 11 shopping festival [22][4] Business Outlook - Weibo's community engagement remains strong, with significant growth in user interaction metrics, indicating a solid foundation for future monetization [23][9] - The report highlights the resilience of certain sectors, such as e-commerce and automotive, while noting challenges in gaming and consumer electronics due to budget constraints [4][22] - The company is exploring new monetization channels, including membership services and content payment scenarios [9][10] Valuation Analysis - The report assigns a valuation multiple below the industry average, reflecting Weibo's stable user base and moderate growth phase. The target price is set at 8x FY26 PE [12][26] - Comparatively, Weibo's valuation metrics are positioned lower than those of other internet companies, indicating potential for upside as market conditions improve [12][13]

Investment Rating - The report initiates coverage on Baidu with an "OUTPERFORM" rating, indicating an expectation of performance exceeding the market average [1]. Core Insights - Baidu is focusing resources on the development and monetization of AI technologies, with AI-driven new business revenues growing by over 50% year-on-year, contributing 39% to core revenues [2][21]. - The Apollo Go business is expanding rapidly, with weekly fully driverless orders exceeding 250,000 and cumulative orders surpassing 17 million, indicating significant growth potential [3][22]. - Traditional advertising is under pressure, while cloud services continue to show strong growth, with expectations of a 14% decline in core advertising revenue and a 14% increase in cloud revenue in Q4 [3][24]. Financial Summary - Baidu's revenue for Dec-24 is projected at RMB 133,125 million, with a slight decline expected in subsequent years [17]. - Net profit is forecasted to decrease significantly in Dec-25 to RMB 18,707 million, before recovering in the following years [17]. - The gross profit margin is expected to decline from 50.3% in Dec-24 to 43.1% in Dec-25, with a gradual recovery anticipated thereafter [17]. Valuation and Price Target - The report employs a Sum-of-the-Parts (SoTP) valuation method, estimating a target price of HK$171 per share, corresponding to an 18x PE ratio for FY25 [4][25]. - Key components of the valuation include traditional search ads valued at US$2.2 billion, AI cloud services at US$3.5 billion, and Robotaxi at US$57.3 billion [4][25]. Business Segment Outlook - The traditional advertising segment is facing challenges, but the cloud business is expected to maintain high growth rates, driven by demand for large language models [10][24]. - AI-related businesses are being prioritized, with significant revenue growth reported in AI cloud infrastructure and AI-native marketing services [2][21][22].

研究报告 Research Report 30 Nov 2025 新东方-S New Oriental (9901 HK) 首次覆盖：多元化的教培龙头；目标 FY26 利润率提升；未来股东回报将进一步提升 A diversified education leader targeting FY26 margin expansion and higher shareholder returns ahead: Initiation [Table_yemei1] 观点聚焦 Investment Focus [Table_Info] 首次覆盖优于大市 Initiate with OUTPERFORM 评级 优于大市 OUTPERFORM 现价 HK$40.30 目标价 HK$49.00 HTI ESG 5.0-5.0-5.0 E-S-G: 0-5, (Please refer to the Appendix for ESG comments) 市值 HK$65.90bn / US$8.46bn 日交易额 (3 个月均值) US$29.15mn 发行股票数目 1,635mn 自由流通股 (%) 88% 1 年股价最高最低 ...

Investment Focus - The market's initial correction is largely complete, and a rebound is expected, particularly in the technology sector [1][8] - U.S. equities rebounded, improving global risk appetite, with Hong Kong and A-shares stabilizing and moving higher, led by the tech sector [1][8] External Liquidity - External liquidity continues to improve, with U.S. September retail sales slowing and PPI below expectations, supporting a December rate cut probability rising to 86% [2][9] - The U.S. Dollar Index fell below 100 to 99.4, while the RMB strengthened to 7.07, with other assets like Bitcoin and gold also experiencing mild rebounds [2][9] Technology Sector - The market focused on developments related to Google, with positive feedback on products like Gemini 3.0 Pro and Nano Banana, and Meta considering significant TPU purchases from Google [3][10] - Google shares rose 7%, while NVIDIA experienced a slight decline of about 1% amid improving liquidity [3][10] - The tech sector in Hong Kong and A-shares saw notable rebounds but have not fully recovered from previous losses, with the ChiNext Index recovering most of its declines [3][10] Real Estate Sector - Vanke faced declines in bond prices due to concerns over large-scale maturities, but some bonds rebounded, indicating no extreme liquidation [4][11] - The sensitivity of the equity market to negative news regarding Vanke is diminishing, with the AH-listed property stocks ending the week higher, suggesting stabilization in the real estate sector [4][11] - The CSRC announced a pilot program for commercial property REITs, aimed at enhancing liquidity in the commercial real estate sector [4][11] Market Activity and Fund Flows - The market experienced a low-volume rebound, with A-share turnover falling to RMB 1.6 trillion and Hong Kong turnover dropping to HKD 150 billion [5][12] - The short-selling ratio in Hong Kong decreased to 12%, below historical averages, while A-share equity ETFs recorded net outflows of RMB 12.4 billion [5][12] - Margin financing turned to a net inflow of RMB 10.6 billion, indicating a re-leveraging phase in the market [5][12] Summary - The market stabilized and rebounded, remaining in a low-volume consolidation phase, with expectations for continued rebound trends [6][13] - The technology sector is expected to continue its rebound, with a focus on the Hang Seng Tech Index and STAR-board names linked to domestic compute infrastructure [6][13] - The real estate sector is stabilizing, with recommendations to watch leading developers with solid fundamentals for rebound opportunities [6][13]

[Table_Title] 研究报告 Research Report 28 Nov 2025 日本必需消费可选消费 Japan Staples Discretionary 日本消费行业 10 月跟踪报告：内需分化，免税回暖 Domestic demand diverged, duty-free sales rebounded | 芮雯 Raven Rui | 闻宏伟 Hongwei Wen | Qiao Xu | 季屏子 Pingzi Ji | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | raven.w.rui@htisec.com | hongwei.wen@htisec.com | qiao.xu@htisec.com | pz.ji@htisec.com | [Table_summary] (Please see APPENDIX 1 for English summary) 宏观：日元贬值加剧，通胀压力上行。10 月日本消费者信心指数录得 35.8，较 9 月 35.3 小幅攀升 0.5 点。9 月实际 工资同比收缩 1.4%，延续了长达九个月的负增长态势；名义工资增速仅为 1.9%，显著 ...

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the company, with a target price of RMB 55.97, reflecting a potential upside of 33% [1][8]. Core Views - The company is focusing on its AI-driven cloud integration strategy, which is expected to enhance its growth potential in the AI era. The report highlights the company's ongoing partnerships with major internet firms, which are seen as beneficial for leveraging data and algorithm strengths [3][10]. - The projected EPS for 2025-2027 is RMB 1.31, 2.00, and 2.33 respectively, with a 2026 average PE of 36.31X for comparable companies, justifying a PE of 28X for the company [1][8]. Financial Summary - Total revenue for 2023 is projected at RMB 119.624 billion, with a growth rate of 3.2%. Revenue is expected to reach RMB 145.485 billion in 2025, reflecting a 13.5% increase [2][7]. - Net profit attributable to shareholders is forecasted to be RMB 1.172 billion in 2023, decreasing to RMB 753 million in 2024, but recovering to RMB 1.684 billion by 2027 [2][7]. - The company reported a revenue of RMB 1023.65 billion in the first three quarters of 2025, with a year-on-year growth of 11.79%, while net profit attributable to shareholders was RMB 670 million, down 25.01% year-on-year [4][9]. Strategic Initiatives - The company has announced a 2025 employee stock ownership plan, which aims to raise up to RMB 360 million and reflects confidence in future growth. The plan includes up to 945 participants and a purchase price of RMB 36.87 per share [4][9]. - Strengthening partnerships with major internet companies like ByteDance and Tencent is a key focus, with collaborations aimed at expanding business opportunities and leveraging global platform advantages [4][10].