JD(US:JD) Hua Er Jie Jian Wen·2025-05-13 22:55Market Overview - US CPI shows signs of cooling, with April CPI at 2.3%, the lowest since February 2021, while core CPI is at 2.8% [3][9] - Chip stocks support S&P 500, with a rise of over 3% in chip index after the Trump administration lifted AI chip restrictions [2][3] - Nvidia shares rose over 5% for two consecutive days, while UnitedHealth's sudden CEO resignation led to an 18% drop [2][3] - JD.com's Q1 revenue exceeded expectations at 301.08 billion RMB, with new business revenue growing by 18.1% despite increased losses [12][20] Key Developments - After the US-China tariff agreement, foreign investment banks raised China's GDP growth forecasts, with Morgan Stanley predicting accelerated exports [9] - Saudi Arabia commits to invest $600 billion in the US, covering military, technology, and infrastructure sectors, including $800 million in advanced technology investments [10] - The EU faces collective action issues in trade negotiations, as highlighted by US Treasury Secretary [11] Company Insights - JD.com reported a significant increase in its core retail business profitability, with operating profit margin rising from 4.1% to 4.9% year-on-year [20] - The AI sector is expected to see substantial growth, with Nvidia supplying 18,000 chips for Saudi AI projects [10] - SoftBank's Q4 net profit surged by 123.9% year-on-year, driven by strong AI demand [22] Industry Trends - The PCB industry is expected to benefit from reduced tariff pressures, with a positive outlook for AI-related PCB demand [23] - The AI Agent market is projected to expand significantly, potentially transforming the software landscape [23] - The export chain sector may see a rebound as tariff concerns ease, presenting opportunities for recovery [23]