Jin Rong Jie·2025-05-08 03:13Core Viewpoint - The Hong Kong stock market shows structural strengths with significant profit improvements in the information technology and automotive sectors, driven by strong performances from major companies like Geely and Li Auto [1][4]. Group 1: Market Performance - On May 8, the Hong Kong stock market opened lower but rebounded, with strong performances in the automotive and internet sectors, including Geely and Li Auto rising over 5% [1]. - The Hong Kong Technology 50 ETF (159750) followed the upward trend of the index [1]. Group 2: Financial Results - The recent earnings season revealed structural highlights, particularly in the information technology and automotive sectors, with projected net profit growth rates for 2024 of 76.4% for technology hardware, 77.4% for software and services, and 53.5% for automotive and auto parts [1]. - The "Top Ten Technology Stocks" in China reported impressive earnings, with Tencent's net profit at 194.1 billion RMB, a 68.44% increase, and Meituan's net profit at 35.8 billion RMB, a 158.43% increase [2][3]. Group 3: Sector Insights - The information technology sector is experiencing a strong recovery, with companies in internet platforms, semiconductors, and software services exceeding expectations [4]. - Geely's net profit for 2024 is projected to reach 16.6 billion RMB, a substantial increase of 213%, with electric vehicle sales expected to rise by 92% to 888,000 units [4]. - The Hong Kong stock market is expected to maintain high overall profitability in 2025, benefiting from a concentration of leading companies like Tencent, Alibaba, Meituan, and Xiaomi [4].