Midea Group(SZ:000333) Zheng Quan Shi Bao Wang·2025-05-06 02:07Market Performance - On the last trading day before the holiday, the Shanghai Composite Index experienced a slight decline of 0.23%, closing at 3279.03 points, while the Shenzhen Component Index rose by 0.51% to 9899.82 points, and the ChiNext Index increased by 0.83% to 1948.03 points. The North Stock 50 Index saw a significant rise of 2.96% [1] - The total trading volume across the Shanghai, Shenzhen, and North exchanges reached 119.33 billion yuan, an increase of over 150 billion yuan compared to the previous day [1] - Sectors such as insurance, electricity, banking, and liquor saw collective declines, while automotive, home appliances, and semiconductor sectors experienced gains [1] Investment Opportunities - Guohai Securities anticipates a structural market in May following the tariff impacts in April, suggesting that small-cap growth and technology sectors may outperform, with a focus on computer, media, and military industries [1] - The Ministry of Transport reported a 5.8% year-on-year increase in cross-regional personnel flow during the first three days of the May Day holiday, indicating strong travel demand [2] - The service consumption sector is expected to receive policy support, with recommendations to focus on the service sector for investment [2] Aviation Sector Outlook - The National Cultural and Tourism Administration predicts domestic tourism during the May Day holiday could exceed 350 million trips, a year-on-year increase of over 15% [3] - The aviation sector is expected to perform well, with historical high utilization rates and a projected average ticket price decline of no more than 5% during the holiday [3] Water Price Reform - Guangzhou's water price reform will take effect on June 1, with residential water prices increasing by 29% and non-residential prices by 27%, aimed at alleviating cost pressures on water supply companies [4] - The reform is expected to catalyze similar adjustments in other cities, improving the long-term returns of the domestic water supply industry [4] Data Infrastructure Investment - The National Data Bureau announced increased central government funding for long-term data infrastructure projects, aiming to enhance the national data infrastructure framework [7] Satellite Communication Regulations - New regulations for direct satellite service management will take effect on June 1, 2025, promoting the integration of satellite communication with ground mobile communication and encouraging applications in various fields [8] Retail and Consumption Trends - During the May Day holiday, key retail and catering enterprises reported a 6.3% year-on-year increase in sales, with significant growth in the automotive and home appliance sectors [9] - The sales of home appliances, automobiles, and communication equipment saw year-on-year increases of 15.5%, 13.7%, and 10.5%, respectively [9] Gold Investment Demand - The World Gold Council reported a 1% year-on-year increase in global gold demand in Q1 2025, with investment demand surging by 170% to 552 tons, the highest quarterly level since Q1 2022 [10] M&A Activity - Midea Group announced the successful acquisition of Teka Group, which is expected to enhance Teka's global competitiveness and support its market position in Europe and Latin America [13]