2 1 Shi Ji Jing Ji Bao Dao·2025-05-20 03:13Group 1 - A-shares indices collectively rose on May 20, with the pharmaceutical sector showing strong performance, particularly in biopharmaceutical ETFs which saw a 2.31% increase and a trading volume exceeding 1.57 billion yuan [1] - Notable stocks included Rongchang Bio, which rose over 9%, and Huaxi Bio and Tigermed, both increasing over 5% [1] - The Innovative Drug ETF also experienced a 2.26% rise, with a trading volume exceeding 2.73 million yuan, and significant gains from stocks like Huahai Pharmaceutical and Hansoh Pharmaceutical [1] Group 2 - Three Life Health signed a licensing agreement with Pfizer for a bispecific antibody product, which includes a non-refundable upfront payment of $1.25 billion and potential milestone payments up to $4.8 billion [1] - The agreement also includes a double-digit percentage sales revenue share based on product sales in authorized regions, and Pfizer will purchase $100 million worth of common stock from Three Life Health [1] - The ASCO annual meeting in 2025 is set to take place in Chicago, recognized as a major oncology academic conference [2] Group 3 - The market is shifting focus from earnings to fundamental changes in the industry and companies as it enters a performance vacuum period in May [3] - The innovative drug sector is expected to be a key investment theme for 2025, with significant research and development progress and resilience against trade wars [3] - The biopharmaceutical industry is anticipated to face significant differentiation by 2025, with the innovative drug sector entering a rapid growth phase, while the vaccine sector remains under pressure due to weak market demand and increased competition [3]