Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" investment rating for the real estate industry [11]. Core Insights - The policy goal of stabilizing the market has somewhat boosted market expectations, but marginal downward pressure has increased since April. The rapid decline in industry volume and price may have passed, with structural highlights in core areas and quality properties. The importance of real estate in the economic internal circulation cannot be overlooked, and attention should be paid to leading real estate companies with regional and product advantages, as well as those with stable cash flows [5][9]. - The rental-to-sale ratio, which is equivalent to the capitalization rate, is crucial for stabilizing housing prices. A rental-to-sale ratio below 2% is considered insufficient, and the actual interest rate is the key factor influencing this ratio. The current focus is more on housing consumption rather than investment [3][9]. Market Performance - The Yangtze River Real Estate Index increased by 0.32% this week, with a year-to-date decline of 4.64%. The sector has performed poorly relative to the Shanghai and Shenzhen 300 Index, ranking 25th out of 32 this week and 30th out of 32 year-to-date [6][14]. - New housing transaction volumes in sample cities have dropped significantly, with new home transaction area down 13.7% year-on-year, while second-hand home transactions showed a slight increase of 0.6% year-on-year [8][19]. Policy Updates - Recent policies include the Hubei province's plan to revitalize existing land resources and Guangzhou's new regulations for converting commercial loans to public housing fund loans. These policies aim to improve the efficiency of state-owned assets and support infrastructure projects through real estate investment trusts (REITs) [7][17]. Sales Data - The report indicates that new home sales in 37 cities have seen a year-on-year decline of 14.8% for the month of July, while second-hand home sales have decreased by 12.6% [8][19].

Core Insights - The banking sector is currently undergoing a trend of value reassessment, driven by expectations of fundamental stability, with banks' earnings resilience consistently exceeding expectations due to regulatory support and the establishment of risk bottom lines in key areas such as local government financing and real estate [4][8] - The current market rally is fundamentally a reflection of the stability of the banking sector rather than a reliance on macroeconomic recovery, marking a systematic value reassessment and correction of historically unreasonable low valuations [8][23] Summary by Sections Fundamental Outlook: Maintaining Earnings Stability - The net interest margin (NIM) is expected to stabilize as regulatory policies aim to maintain it by reducing banks' funding costs to offset the impact of loan interest rate cuts, with NIM currently at a low point [9][26] - Since 2022, multiple rounds of deposit rate cuts have been implemented, and as a significant amount of fixed-term deposits mature in 2025, the repricing of deposit costs will accelerate [9][26] - The overall non-performing loan (NPL) ratio of listed banks is expected to remain stable, supported by rapid asset expansion and write-offs, with a stable provision coverage ratio across most banks [9][37] Capital Market Dynamics: Increased Institutional Investment - Various capital entities, including state-owned enterprises and insurance companies, have been increasing their holdings in bank stocks, driven by the value reassessment of undervalued banks amid an asset scarcity environment [10][45] - The shift in investment strategy among active funds towards bank stocks is anticipated due to their significant index weight and long-standing underallocation, with a focus on quality banks with strong fundamentals [10][45] Investment Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on high-quality city commercial banks and dividend-paying banks, highlighting the investment value of state-owned banks listed in Hong Kong due to their lower valuations [11][10] - Specific banks recommended include Hangzhou Bank, Chengdu Bank, Jiangsu Bank, Qilu Bank, and Qingdao Bank, with a focus on their regional economic performance, asset quality, and growth rates [11][10]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Positive" and maintained [12]. Core Insights - The Yangtze Bank Index increased by 3.8% this week, outperforming the CSI 300 Index by 2.2% and the ChiNext Index by 2.3%. The bank index has accelerated its rise since July, indicating that the brief adjustment at the end of June was mainly due to institutional rebalancing, with solid fundamentals and core investment logic for bank stocks [2][6][18]. - The performance of city commercial banks exceeded expectations, primarily due to improved net interest margins and stable non-interest income amid bond market impacts. Overall, bank performance is expected to remain stable, with narrowing declines in net interest margins being a key highlight [8][36]. Summary by Sections Market Performance - The Yangtze Bank Index has shown a significant increase, reflecting a strong market sentiment towards bank stocks, particularly those with low price-to-book ratios such as Zheshang Bank, Minsheng Bank, and Pudong Development Bank [2][6][18]. - As of July 4, the average dividend yield of the five major state-owned banks' A-shares has decreased to 3.94%, with a spread of 229 basis points over the 10-year government bond yield. The average dividend yield for H-shares is 5.08%, indicating a more pronounced advantage for H-shares [20][23]. Earnings Outlook - The overall performance of banks is expected to remain stable, with city commercial banks maintaining their strong performance due to improved net interest margins and stable non-interest income. The decline in net interest margins is anticipated to narrow, supporting stable or improved interest income in the first half of the year [8][36][37]. - The asset quality of listed banks is expected to remain stable, with the overall non-performing loan ratio stabilizing due to rapid balance sheet expansion and write-offs. The retail loan non-performing pressure is expected to remain stable compared to last year [9][39][42]. Trading Dynamics - The trading congestion indicators for bank stocks have remained stable compared to the previous week, with a notable rotation towards low PB valuation stocks. The market's overall risk appetite has strengthened compared to previous quarters, indicating a recognition of the core investment logic [28][29].

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Positive" and is maintained [12]. Core Viewpoints - The recent market focus on the upper limit of bank stock valuations is less important than the investment logic, which suggests that 1x PB and a 4% dividend yield do not constitute valuation constraints [2][6]. - The core investment logic for bank stocks is based on policy support for maintaining major risk thresholds, which supports stable earnings and dividends [6][8]. - The report categorizes bank stocks into two types: state-owned banks, which are seen as bond-like assets with stable earnings, and high ROE city commercial banks, which are expected to have significant valuation upside [7][9]. Summary by Sections Valuation Discussion - The report argues that traditional frameworks using PB and dividend yield to discuss valuations are inadequate, as the absolute valuation levels for bank stocks have been very low historically [6]. - The average dividend yield for state-owned banks is approximately 3.94% in A-shares and 5.08% in H-shares, with the ten-year government bond yield at around 1.6% [8]. - If government bond yields decline further, it could lead to an increase in the valuations of state-owned banks and a decrease in dividend yields [8]. Performance of Different Bank Types - State-owned banks are characterized as bond-like assets where the dividend yield and government bond yield spread are key pricing factors [8]. - High ROE city commercial banks, such as Hangzhou Bank and Chengdu Bank, are expected to maintain a ROE of around 15% over the next three years, indicating significant undervaluation at 1x PB [9][10]. - The report highlights that the average ROE for stable industries is about 12.1%, with a PB valuation of around 2x, suggesting that banks with ROE above 10% have substantial room for valuation recovery [9]. Economic Context and Growth Potential - The macroeconomic environment is shifting, with major economic provinces showing credit growth that outpaces national averages, providing growth opportunities for leading city commercial banks [10]. - The report emphasizes that city commercial banks have better asset quality and resilience in earnings due to their client structure, which contributes to their high ROE [10][21].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" investment rating for the coal industry [10]. Core Insights - The current profitability of the coal industry is better than that before the supply-side reform in 2016, but coking coal profitability is lower than thermal coal, indicating a stronger necessity for reform [7][8]. - The "anti-involution" measures in the coal industry are expected to primarily involve production limits and capacity exits, which could raise the price baseline in a favorable demand environment. However, the current demand pressure is greater than in 2016 [6][7]. - Short-term price elasticity may be limited due to high inventory and suppressed demand, but unexpected demand improvements could lead to price rebounds [6][7]. Summary by Sections Market Performance - The coal index (Yangtze) increased by 1.67%, outperforming the CSI 300 index by 0.13 percentage points, ranking 11th out of 32 industries [21]. - As of July 4, the market price for Qinhuangdao thermal coal was 623 RMB/ton, a weekly increase of 3 RMB/ton [21]. Thermal Coal Analysis - Daily coal consumption in 25 provinces reached 573.3 million tons, a week-on-week increase of 3.3% [22]. - The inventory of power plants was 125.22 million tons, with a usable days count of 21.8 days, a decrease of 0.4 days week-on-week [22]. Coking Coal Analysis - The price for main coking coal at Jingtang Port was stable at 1230 RMB/ton as of July 4 [21]. - Coking coal inventory increased by 0.55% week-on-week, indicating a need to monitor supply recovery and seasonal demand [22][53]. Investment Recommendations - Recommended stocks include long-term stable profit leaders such as China Coal Energy, China Shenhua Energy, and Shaanxi Coal and Chemical Industry [8]. - Growth-oriented companies include Electric Power Investment and New Hope Liuhe, while flexible growth stocks include Yanzhou Coal Mining and Huayang Co [8].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" investment rating for the investment banking and brokerage industry [7] Core Insights - The industry experienced a pullback this week, with the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) holding a meeting to discuss specific measures for implementing capital market policies. Broker valuations and institutional holdings are at low levels, while trading volumes remain high. Investment banking and overseas business have shown month-on-month improvements, and the mid-year reports are expected to continue the high prosperity trend, indicating ongoing opportunities in the sector [2][4] - In the insurance sector, current valuations reflect a pessimistic market outlook on long-term investments. However, considering the medium to long-term interest rate spreads, current valuations are still deemed safe. The report favors companies with stable earnings and dividends, recommending Jiangsu Jinzu, China Ping An, and China Pacific Insurance. Additionally, it suggests companies like New China Life, China Life, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing, CITIC Securities, Dongfang Wealth, Tonghuashun, and Jiufang Zhitu Holdings based on performance elasticity and valuation levels [2][4] Industry Performance - The non-bank financial index decreased by 0.7% this week, with an excess return of -2.3% relative to the CSI 300, ranking 30th out of 31 industries. Year-to-date, the non-bank financial index has increased by 0.3%, with an excess return of -0.9% compared to the CSI 300, also ranking 22nd out of 31 [5] - Market activity has cooled, with an average daily trading volume of 1,441.396 billion yuan, down 3.05% week-on-week, and an average turnover rate of 1.75%, down 8.10 basis points. However, the leverage capital scale has rebounded, with a margin balance of 1.86 trillion yuan, up 1.12% [5] Key Industry News & Company Announcements - The Shenzhen Stock Exchange released guidelines for the recognition standards of "light assets and high R&D investment" for companies listed on the Growth Enterprise Market [6] - The CSRC held a meeting to discuss specific measures for implementing capital market policies, emphasizing the need for a stable market environment and risk prevention [6][62] - Dongxing Securities has received approval from the CSRC for a change in its controlling shareholder to Huijin Company [6]

Core Insights - The report highlights the steel industry's two main contradictions: weak demand and strong costs, with the industry entering its fourth year of a downward cycle in 2025. The effective demand has significantly decreased, particularly in the real estate sector, leading to a 42.9% drop in demand for steel used in real estate from 377 million tons in 2020 to 215 million tons in 2024 [6][18][25]. - The report anticipates a marginal rebound in the steel sector due to weakening costs and resilient demand, driven by a decline in coking coal prices and an expected increase in iron ore supply [6][37][45]. Demand and Cost Analysis - Weak demand is characterized by insufficient effective demand, making it easier to maintain volume than prices. The real estate sector's demand for steel has plummeted, contributing to a significant overall decline in steel prices [6][18][25]. - Strong costs are attributed to tight supply of raw materials like iron ore and coking coal, which have severely squeezed steel profits. The profit share of steel in the industrial chain has dropped to 16%, significantly below the historical average of 28% [6][31][34]. Supply-Side Strategies - The report discusses the "anti-involution" policy aimed at addressing excess capacity in the steel industry, which is expected to stabilize steel prices and improve profitability for steel companies. A potential reduction of 30 million tons in crude steel production in 2025 could lead to a price increase of 229 yuan per ton for rebar [6][8][37]. - Long-term capacity reduction is expected to be gradual, with approximately 20% of capacity facing compliance challenges, particularly among small private enterprises, which may face pressure to exit the market starting in 2026 [6][8][37]. Investment Opportunities - The report suggests focusing on leading companies in high-end steel products, such as Nanjing Steel, Hualing Steel, and Baosteel, which are expected to maintain profitability and enhance shareholder returns through capital expenditure and asset optimization [6][8][37]. - It also highlights the potential for recovery in valuation and performance for companies with low price-to-book ratios, such as New Steel and Fangda Special Steel, as well as opportunities in state-owned enterprise reforms and mergers and acquisitions [6][8][37].

Core Insights - The report emphasizes that the global distribution of non-ferrous resources is uneven, and strategic metals are becoming a focal point for countries, leading to a revaluation of their worth, with supply being the core theme [2][5][14] - Unlike previous trends driven by macro demand recovery, strategic metals have shown stronger excess returns compared to non-ferrous indices and base metals this year, with supply acting as the main catalyst [2][5][14] Rare Earth Magnets - Rare earths are highlighted as a core strategic metal, with potential price increases due to tightening domestic controls and possible disruptions in overseas supply [5] - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology's proactive supply reduction in response to weak prices is expected to weaken the price suppression effect [5] - New regulations on rare earth management are set to enhance industry concentration and control [5] Tungsten - The report forecasts a continued rigid supply for tungsten, supporting an upward price trend due to limited new mining projects and declining output from existing mines [5] - The anticipated decline in domestic mining quotas for 2025 is expected to further bolster bullish sentiment regarding tungsten prices [5] Cobalt - Cobalt's supply is highly concentrated, with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) accounting for 75% of global production, and the DRC's export ban reflects a strong price support intention [5] - The report predicts a significant reduction in DRC's external inventory by 2025, leading to potential price increases [5] Nickel - Indonesia's government policies are expected to support nickel prices, but upward price elasticity will depend on macroeconomic recovery [5] - The report notes that the current tightness in nickel supply is expected to maintain price stability [5] Lithium - Despite current supply pressures and declining prices, the report suggests that a significant resource clearing will take time, with oversupply continuing to suppress prices [5] - However, the report indicates that lithium prices have stabilized at around 70,000 yuan/ton, providing a safety margin for investments [5]

Core Insights - The home appliance sector, including major segments like white goods and black goods, is currently valued at relatively low levels, while the holding levels are at historical highs, with performance being the key driver for excess returns in the sector [3][20][32] - Domestic sales are expected to maintain high resilience due to national subsidies, while external sales will show high elasticity driven by increasing demand penetration in emerging markets and the rising market share of Chinese brands [3][7][8] Review: Performance-Driven Sector Achieving Excess Returns - As of June 20, 2025, the home appliance index has declined by 1.2%, ranking eighteenth among all major industries, with all segments except black goods achieving positive relative returns [20][21] - The home appliance sector's valuation is currently at a relative low, influenced by ongoing tariff fluctuations, with the kitchen appliance sector above the median [6][28][32] - The public fund holding ratio for the home appliance industry in Q1 2025 was 6.28%, with a slight increase of 0.14 percentage points, indicating a high allocation level historically [6][35][40] Resilience: National Subsidies Driving Domestic Demand - The continuation and expansion of national subsidies for home appliances have shown significant results, with retail sales of home appliances experiencing double-digit growth for eight consecutive months from September 2024 to April 2025 [7][44] - The average selling price of air conditioners has seen a controlled decline, with leading brands maintaining a positive price premium over the industry average [7][46] - Categories with low penetration, such as coffee machines and cleaning appliances, have shown strong growth, indicating a favorable competitive environment for profitability improvement [7][46] Elasticity: Limited Tariff Disturbances and Emerging Market Contributions - Despite high tariffs on Chinese home appliance products in the U.S., the impact on most listed companies is limited due to their low exposure to the U.S. market [8][30] - Emerging markets are expected to become significant sources of incremental exports for Chinese home appliances, with rapid penetration rates in regions like Latin America and the Middle East [8][30] Investment Recommendations: Focus on Quality Leaders with Growth Certainty - For the second half of 2025, it is recommended to focus on high-certainty growth leaders with low exposure to the U.S. market, such as Gree Electric, Midea Group, and Hisense Home Appliances [9][12] - Companies benefiting from domestic sales and the old-for-new replacement policy, like Aima Technology and Yadea Holdings, are also highlighted for their strong growth certainty [9][12] - Emerging leaders with U.S. exposure and strong brand power, such as Anker Innovations and Roborock, are recommended for their potential recovery [9][12]

Core Insights - The computer industry is currently facing a core contradiction of insufficient effective demand, which is a characteristic of post-cycle products. The overall revenue of the computer industry has seen slight growth since 2020, but profits have declined due to expenses growing faster than revenue. In Q1 2025, the total revenue reached 139.29 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 4.5%, while the net profit attributable to shareholders was -470 million yuan, showing an improvement of 80.8% year-on-year [6][25][30]. Group 1: Demand and Market Dynamics - Effective demand is the core contradiction in the current computer sector, with the industry being post-cycle and reliant on capital expenditure following improvements in corporate profitability. The IT budget for Chinese enterprises is expected to decrease by 0.8% in 2025, marking the first decline since 2014 [23][25]. - The computer sector has experienced three phases this year: "DS/Main Line—Tariff Disputes—Theme Rotation." The release of DeepSeek-R1 and the rapid advancement of domestic large models have driven market enthusiasm, leading to significant excess returns in the sector [7][51]. Group 2: AI and Domesticization Opportunities - AI and domesticization are expected to be key points for breaking through demand constraints. The AI sector is transitioning from a focus on model iteration to application integration, with significant opportunities in cloud computing and AI agent applications [3][8]. - The intensifying US-China technology rivalry has highlighted the importance of self-sufficiency, leading to increased penetration rates of domestic products. Focus areas include databases, large PLCs, and industrial software, where domesticization rates remain low [9][23]. Group 3: Financial Performance and Projections - The computer industry's profitability is under pressure, with a projected gross margin of 32.3% in 2024, down 1.13 percentage points year-on-year. The net profit attributable to shareholders is expected to be -140 million yuan in 2024, reflecting a decline of 101% [30][31]. - In Q1 2025, the industry reported a net profit of -470 million yuan, a significant improvement from -2.45 billion yuan in Q1 2024. The operating cash flow showed a net outflow of 37.21 billion yuan, but this was a 19.4% year-on-year improvement [37][40]. Group 4: Sectoral Performance and Trends - The performance of various segments within the computer industry has been mixed, with AI and IT infrastructure showing growth while government IT and industrial software face challenges. The government sector is beginning to show signs of recovery in Q1 2025 [45][49]. - The overall market sentiment has improved since mid-April 2025, with the Longjiang Computer Index rising by 5.61% year-to-date, outperforming the CSI 300 Index, which fell by 1.1% [51][56].