Core Conclusions - The first AI Innovation Conference successfully held, leading to a scale-up phase in the commercial aerospace industry as major companies go public [1] - The national AI computing open ecosystem is accelerating, with a decoupled architecture promoting efficient collaboration across the industry chain [1] - Recommended companies for AI computing data centers include Dongfang Electric, Siyuan Electric, Sifang Co., and Igor [1] - The commercial aerospace sector is seeing a surge in interest as five leading companies aim for the Sci-Tech Innovation Board, with a focus on reusable rocket technology [1] Industry Dynamics - Indonesia plans to significantly reduce its nickel ore production target for 2026 to stabilize nickel prices, setting the target at approximately 250 million tons, down from 379 million tons in 2025 [2] - The lithium mine in Jiangxiawo has entered its first environmental assessment public stage [2] - Recommended companies in the nickel-cobalt sector include Greeenmei, with attention on Huayou Cobalt and Fangyuan Co. [2] - The energy work conference outlined key tasks for the 14th Five-Year Plan, emphasizing the importance of controlled nuclear fusion commercialization [2] Energy Sector Developments - The largest battery factory in the UK, a 15.8GWh facility by Envision AESC, has commenced operations, indicating a growing energy storage market [3] - The first humanoid robot production line for battery packs has been launched by CATL, marking a breakthrough in embodied intelligence [3] - The 600MW offshore wind power project by Datang has officially started construction, continuing the momentum in offshore wind project development [3] Price Trends - Silver prices have driven an increase in battery cell prices, with Topcon 183N cell prices stabilizing at 0.28-0.285 CNY/W, corresponding to an FOB China price increase to 0.038-0.041 USD/W [4] - The price of lithium carbonate has risen to 97,700 CNY/ton, up 3,150 CNY/ton week-on-week [21] - The price of cobalt has also increased, with average prices for electrolytic cobalt at 413,500 CNY/ton, up 3,000 CNY/ton week-on-week [24] Market Recommendations - In the energy storage sector, recommended companies include Sungrow Power Supply, Yiwei Lithium Energy, and CATL, with attention on Tongrun Equipment and Canadian Solar [3] - In the commercial aerospace sector, recommended companies include Maiwei Co., with attention on Hualing Cable and Dongfang Risen [1] - In the solid-state battery sector, recommended companies include Dangsheng Technology and Sanxiang New Materials, with attention on Taihe Technology and Honggong Technology [2]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Overweight" [5] Core Viewpoints - 2026 is expected to be the year of significant industrialization for liquid cooling technology, with a focus on investment opportunities in this area [4] - NVIDIA's GPU power is projected to increase significantly, with the R200 chip expected to reach 2300W and the R300 chip potentially exceeding 4000W by 2027, leading to a substantial market size for liquid cooling systems [1] - The liquid cooling market for Google’s TPUv7 is estimated to be between $2.4 billion and $2.9 billion in 2026, with a significant increase in chip shipments anticipated [2] - IDC forecasts that the domestic liquid cooling server market in China will exceed $10 billion by 2028, driven by a compound annual growth rate of 47.6% from 2023 to 2028 [3] Summary by Sections Section 1: NVIDIA Liquid Cooling Market - NVIDIA's liquid cooling market size is estimated to be between $6.9 billion and $9.7 billion for 2026, based on projected GPU orders [1] Section 2: Google TPU Liquid Cooling Market - The estimated market size for Google’s TPUv7 liquid cooling systems is projected to be between $2.4 billion and $2.9 billion in 2026, with significant chip shipments expected [2] Section 3: Domestic Market Growth - The Chinese liquid cooling server market is expected to reach $2.37 billion in 2024, a 67% increase from 2023, with a projected market size of $10.2 billion by 2028 [3] Section 4: Investment Recommendations - It is recommended to focus on leading companies with technological barriers that can enter the supply chains of major domestic and international manufacturers, as well as second-tier companies that can leverage the growth in the liquid cooling industry [4]

Investment Rating - The report indicates a positive investment outlook for the non-bank financial sector, particularly highlighting the insurance and brokerage segments as having strong growth potential [1][3]. Core Insights - The non-bank financial index increased by 2.90% this week, outperforming the CSI 300 index by 3.17 percentage points. The insurance sector saw a significant rise of 7.03%, driven by asset under management (AUM) expansion and interest margin recovery, indicating a favorable market environment for insurance stocks [1][9]. - The brokerage sector also showed positive momentum with a 1.01% increase, supported by strategic mergers and acquisitions, which are expected to enhance market concentration and profitability [2][17]. - The banking sector experienced a modest increase of 1.00%, with expectations of improved credit growth driven by government policies and infrastructure investments [3][19]. Summary by Sections Insurance Sector - The insurance sector's index rose by 7.03%, significantly outperforming the CSI 300 index by 7.30 percentage points. Key players like Ping An and China Pacific saw their stock prices reach new highs, reflecting strong market confidence [1][13]. - The growth in the insurance sector is attributed to the dual drivers of AUM expansion and interest margin recovery, which enhance investment income certainty. The sector is positioned for a critical recovery phase in both performance and valuation [16][24]. - Recommendations include focusing on companies with strong dividend yields and low valuations, such as China Pacific and New China Life [16][24]. Brokerage Sector - The brokerage sector's index increased by 1.01%, with notable developments including the merger of China International Capital Corporation (CICC) with Dongxing and Xinda, which is expected to enhance CICC's market position [2][17]. - The report highlights a mismatch between profitability and valuation in the brokerage sector, suggesting potential for valuation recovery. Recommended stocks include large, low-valuation brokerages and those involved in mergers [18][17]. Banking Sector - The banking sector's index rose by 1.00%, with a focus on improving credit growth supported by government initiatives. The report emphasizes the transition from traditional investment models to a dual-driven approach focusing on both physical and human investments [19][21]. - Recommendations for the banking sector include focusing on high-quality regional banks and those with strong growth potential in government-related financing [23][19].

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Overweight" and has been maintained from the previous rating [5][10]. Core Insights - The report highlights a recovery in overseas markets in November and anticipates innovations in smart terminals at CES 2026 [4]. - The white goods sector is experiencing stable operations, with a focus on value configuration despite a year-on-year decline in retail sales [2]. - Companies like Midea and Haier are noted for their proactive strategies and strong overseas momentum, while Gree and Aux are recognized for their potential value [2][3]. Summary by Sections White Goods - Retail sales in November showed a year-on-year decline of 19%, influenced by policy changes and high base effects [2]. - Production volumes for refrigerators, air conditioners, washing machines, and color TVs were reported at 9.44 million, 15.03 million, 17.45 million, and 12.01 million units, with respective year-on-year changes of +5.6%, -23.4%, -5.0%, and +5.5% [2]. - Export volumes for the same categories were 6.72 million, 2.7 million, 9.15 million, and 3.16 million units, with year-on-year changes of +5.6%, -28.0%, -1.3%, and +20.3% [2]. Company Developments - Midea has restructured its organization, establishing a "New Energy Division" to enhance its B-end strategy [3]. - Haier's overseas strategy is showing results, with a 34% increase in washing machine sales in Southeast Asia [3]. - Hisense's new manufacturing facility in Changsha has commenced operations, with a total investment of 10 billion yuan [3]. Consumer Technology - The report notes a positive outlook for consumer technology, particularly in the cleaning segment, with iRobot's acquisition by Shanchuan to mitigate risks [4]. - Anker's sales have shown recovery, with a 2.7% increase in Q3 and a 1.4% increase in October-November [4]. Investment Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on white goods, particularly Haier, Midea, and Gree, due to their strong market positions and potential benefits from overseas interest rate cuts [8]. - It also suggests selecting consumer technology stocks like Ecovacs and Anker, while keeping an eye on the 3D printing industry for growth opportunities [8].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - Since November, the "stock - bond double - fall" and "stock - bond double - rise" phenomena have frequently occurred, and the yield curve has steepened. The traditional stock - bond seesaw has failed periodically due to changes in loose expectations and institutional behavior [1][9]. - The market's loose expectations have eased, and the growth rate of broad liquidity has declined. The market's expectation of further monetary policy easing next year is not strong. Institutions are taking profits on equity floating gains at the end of the year, and the bond market's ability to hedge equity fluctuations is poor [1][2][9]. - Fundamentally, the economic growth momentum in November was still weak, with some improvement in external demand and inflation but continued drag from domestic demand. However, the bond market was insensitive to fundamental positives. The bond market is expected to remain in an oscillating range, and it is recommended to focus on the coupon strategy at the end of the year [2][10]. 3. Summary According to Relevant Catalogs I. Review Summary and Bond Market Outlook - This week, bond market sentiment was volatile, with institutional behavior dominating the market. The yields of 10Y and 30Y Treasury bonds decreased by 1bp and 2bp respectively. The bond market is expected to be affected by the unimplemented public fund fee reform and the performance of the equity market, maintaining an oscillating range [8][10]. II. Bond Market Review 2.1 Funding Situation - The central bank had a net injection, and funding rates remained stable at a low level. This week, the central bank's net open - market injection was 190 billion yuan. Next week, the maturity volume is less than the previous week [12][14]. 2.2 Secondary Market Trends - Yields first rose and then fell. The yields of key - term Treasury bonds decreased, and most key - term Treasury bond spreads widened. The spread between 10Y and 30Y Treasury bonds decreased by 1bp to 39bp, at a high historical percentile [22]. 2.3 Bond Market Sentiment - The inter - bank leverage ratio continued to rise to 108.0%, and the exchange leverage ratio rose to 123.3%. The median duration of medium - and long - term pure - bond funds decreased slightly, and the implied tax rate of 10 - year CDB bonds narrowed [33]. 2.4 Bond Supply - This week, the net financing of interest - rate bonds decreased by 383.4 billion yuan compared with last week. Treasury bonds, local government bonds, and policy - bank bonds all saw a decline in net financing. Next week, a 7Y Treasury bond will be newly issued, and the planned issuance scale of local government bonds will decrease [45][49]. III. Economic Data - In November, industrial growth slowed slightly, and investment and consumption demand weakened. Since December, second - hand housing transactions and automobile consumption have recovered. Industrial production performance remains divided [56]. IV. Overseas Bond Markets - US inflation data was unexpectedly lower than expected, increasing the probability of a Fed rate cut in March next year. The Bank of Japan raised interest rates by 25 basis points. US bonds rose, and the Japanese bond market fell [64][65]. V. Major Asset Classes - The CSI 300 index adjusted slightly this week. The Nanhua Rebar Index and Shanghai gold rose, while the Nanhua Crude Oil Index weakened. The performance of major asset classes was: rebar > Shanghai gold > convertible bonds > US dollar > Chinese - funded US dollar bonds > Chinese bonds > live pigs > CSI 300 > CSI 1000 > Shanghai copper > crude oil [69]. VI. Policy Review - Multiple policies were introduced this week, including the State Council's deployment of implementing the decisions of the Central Economic Work Conference, the opening of the Shanghai Stock Exchange's bond repurchase business to overseas institutional investors, the public consultation on the "Insurance Company Asset - Liability Management Measures", the proposal of ideas for expanding effective investment in the "14th Five - Year Plan", and the deployment of the CSRC and Shenzhen Financial Office [72][74][75].

Global and A-share Market Overview - The A-share market showed mixed performance last week, with the Sci-Tech 50 Index experiencing the largest decline of 2.99%. The Hong Kong market also saw a decrease, with the Hang Seng Index down by 1.10%. The best-performing ETFs were primarily those tracking the defense and military sectors [1][12][15]. ETF New Issuance Statistics - In the A-share market, 11 stock ETFs were reported last week, and 7 new stock ETFs were established. No new equity ETFs were launched in the US market during the same period [2][17][19]. Fund Flows in A-share Market - The top 10 stock ETFs by net inflow were dominated by the CSI A500 Index ETFs, with a total net inflow exceeding 30 billion yuan. Conversely, the top 10 stock ETFs by net outflow were mainly from the military sector [2][24][25]. - The net inflow for broad-based ETFs was led by those tracking the CSI A500 Index, while the ETFs tracking the SSE 50 Index saw significant outflows [2][27]. Fund Flows in US Market - In the US market, political-themed ETFs saw the highest net inflows, while life sciences-themed ETFs experienced net outflows. Active ETFs based on the S&P 500 Index had the largest net inflows, while those based on the Russell 3000 Index saw outflows [3][24]. ETF Strategy Performance - The performance of the diffusion indicator + RRG ETF rotation strategy yielded a return of -0.31%, with excess returns relative to the CSI Equal Weight Index and the CSI 300 Index at -1.16% and -0.03%, respectively. The 50% base + intraday momentum strategy showed varying returns across different ETFs, with the SSE 50 ETF achieving a return of 0.08% [4][28].

Group 1: Interest Rate Dynamics - Since the Federal Reserve entered a rate-cutting cycle in September 2024, the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield has risen from 3.73% to 4.16%, despite a cumulative rate cut of 175 basis points (bp) over six reductions[1][8] - The increase in the yield is primarily attributed to an 86 bp rise in term premium, indicating higher compensation for future risks[1][10] - The yield curve has steepened, with the 10-year minus 2-year Treasury yield continuing to trend upward post-rate cuts[1][10][20] Group 2: Economic and Market Outlook - Concerns about inflation rebounding and the sustainability of global debt are limiting the downward movement of long-term yields[1][13][14] - The labor market shows signs of slowing but does not exhibit a clear risk of a significant downturn, with an unemployment rate of 4.6% and a month-on-month wage growth of 0.1%[1][20] - The market's expectations for a recession in the next 12 months are declining, reflecting optimism about economic resilience[1][20][22] Group 3: Asset Class Observations - Gold remains a favorable asset due to increasing global government credit risks, while U.S. stock market volatility is expected to persist amid mixed economic data[1][23] - As of December 20, domestic bond yields have slightly decreased, while domestic stock indices show mixed performance, and Hong Kong stocks are under pressure due to year-end profit-taking and tightening liquidity from the Fed's rate cuts[1][3][41]

Investment Rating - The report assigns an "Accumulate" rating for the company [6][17]. Core Insights - The company has shown strong profitability in recent quarters, with concerns about the impact of national subsidies and increased competition in the floor cleaning robot market. However, the ongoing operational improvement cycle is expected to mitigate some of these risks [1][15]. - The high gross margin of the company's roller products is attributed to lightweight design upgrades and rapid iteration speed, which provide pricing power. There is potential for further optimization in both short-term and long-term perspectives [1][2]. - The third-party platform business and collaboration within the robotics industry chain are expected to provide additional long-term efficiency improvements [2][56]. Summary by Sections Performance Review - The company has improved its gross and net profit margins significantly in Q1-Q3 of 2025 compared to 2023 [1][25]. - Concerns exist regarding the potential slowdown in domestic sales due to subsidy reductions and increased competition in the cleaning robot market [27]. Roller Product Margins - The high gross margin of roller products is primarily due to their lightweight design and the company's rapid product iteration, which allows for premium pricing [1][32]. - Short-term benefits are expected from an increased proportion of high-margin roller products and enhanced overseas market penetration [1][43]. - Long-term optimization opportunities exist as the company addresses existing pain points in cleaning robots, which could lead to further margin improvements [52]. Third-Party Platform and Robotics Industry Synergy - The company has the capability to build a platform that enhances revenue flexibility and profitability through supply chain localization and cost reduction [2][56]. - Strategic investments in the robotics industry chain are expected to yield direct investment returns and provide cost efficiency and innovation opportunities for the core business [2][58]. Financial Projections - Revenue projections for 2025, 2026, and 2027 are estimated at 189.23 billion, 219.73 billion, and 249.19 billion yuan, respectively, with year-on-year growth rates of 14.39%, 16.12%, and 13.41% [2][17]. - Net profit forecasts for the same years are 19.54 billion, 23.06 billion, and 27.77 billion yuan, with corresponding growth rates of 142.4%, 18.0%, and 20.4% [2][17].

Core Conclusions - The overall valuation of A-shares has contracted this week, with the retail trade sector leading the gains. The Ministry of Commerce recently held a meeting to promote the "Three New" (new consumption formats, new models, new scenarios) pilot work, providing policy support for industry recovery. The concept of "reward economy" has emerged, further boosting sentiment in the consumption sector. Currently, the overall PB (LF) of the retail trade sector is at the historical 37.0 percentile, indicating significant room for valuation improvement [1][8]. Valuation Overview - This week, the overall PE (TTM) of A-shares decreased from 21.74 times last week to 21.73 times this week, while the PB (LF) remained stable at 1.77 times [10]. - The main board's PE (TTM) increased from 17.46 times last week to 17.54 times this week, and the PB (LF) rose from 1.48 times to 1.49 times [17]. - The ChiNext's PE (TTM) fell from 72.27 times to 71.32 times, and the PB (LF) decreased from 4.27 times to 4.21 times [19]. - The Sci-Tech Innovation Board's PE (TTM) dropped from 210.87 times to 205.59 times, and the PB (LF) fell from 5.17 times to 5.04 times [25]. Relative Valuation Analysis - The relative PE (TTM) of computing power infrastructure, excluding operators/resource categories, decreased from 4.47 times last week to 4.28 times this week, while the relative PB (LF) fell from 4.66 times to 4.46 times [28]. - In terms of static PE (TTM), major industries such as discretionary consumption, consumer staples, midstream manufacturing, cyclical, and midstream materials have absolute and relative valuations above the historical median, with discretionary consumption and consumer staples exceeding the historical 90th percentile [32]. - From the perspective of PB (LF), industries like resources, TMT, cyclical, and midstream manufacturing have absolute and relative valuations above the historical median, while discretionary consumption, midstream materials, financial services, services, and consumer staples are below the historical median [34]. Dynamic Valuation Insights - Analyzing the full dynamic PE, industries such as discretionary consumption, midstream manufacturing, cyclical, and midstream materials have absolute and relative valuations above the historical median, with discretionary consumption exceeding the historical 90th percentile [41]. - The current comparison of odds (PB historical percentiles) and win rates (ROE historical percentiles) indicates that industries like agriculture, public utilities, and oil and petrochemicals exhibit characteristics of low valuation and high profitability [59]. - The comparison of odds (full dynamic PE) and win rates (25-26 consensus expected net profit compound growth rate) shows that industries such as building materials, power equipment, media, and defense industry possess both low valuations and high performance growth [62]. ERP and Yield Spread - The non-financial ERP of A-shares increased from 0.87% last week to 0.89% this week, while the equity-debt yield spread improved from -0.12% to -0.05% [63]. - The full dynamic ERP of key non-financial companies in A-shares rose from 2.77% to 2.80% this week [70].

Investment Rating - The report suggests a focus on sectors driven by policies and demand, particularly in commercial aerospace, healthcare, and energy storage [3][29]. Core Insights - The market experienced a slight decline with the North Exchange A-share trading volume reaching 21.53 billion yuan, down by 1.836 billion yuan from the previous trading day, and the North Exchange 50 Index closing at 1431.71, down 0.51% [1][8]. - The report highlights a significant divergence in stock performance, with sectors exhibiting new productive capabilities showing relative resilience [3]. - Commercial aerospace and satellite internet concepts emerged as market focal points, driven by recent developments such as the establishment of the "Commercial Aerospace Measurement and Control and Satellite Application Alliance" and Google's announcement of a space data center plan [3][21]. - The healthcare sector saw increased activity, particularly in pharmaceutical companies like Lude Medical, boosted by rising demand during the flu season and news regarding Ant Group's AI health application [3][21]. Summary by Sections Market Review - On December 18, the North Exchange A-share trading volume was 21.53 billion yuan, a decrease of 1.836 billion yuan from the previous day, with the North Exchange 50 Index closing at 1431.71, down 0.51% [1][8]. - Among 286 companies listed, 97 saw an increase, 5 remained flat, and 184 experienced a decline [1][18]. Important News - The State Administration for Market Regulation emphasized the need to address "involutionary" competition and promote a market order characterized by quality and fair pricing [2]. - The introduction of humanoid robots in CATL's battery production line has reportedly tripled daily output compared to manual labor [2][21]. Key Company Announcements - Ruixing Co. announced plans to participate in a public auction for a 10% stake in Weifang China Resources Gas Co., with a starting price of 14.125 million yuan [22]. - Chicheng Co. plans to use up to 30 million yuan of idle raised funds for cash management [24].