Group 1 - Hong Kong cement stocks experienced a significant rise, with Dongwu Cement leading the gains at over 17%, followed by China National Building Material at over 7% [1] - Other notable performers included Huaxin Cement with a 2% increase, and China Tianrui Cement, China Resources Cement Technology, and Jinyu Group all rising over 1% [1] - The report from China Galaxy Securities indicated that July was a seasonal off-peak period, with high temperatures and rain affecting downstream construction, leading to a decrease in national cement demand and an increase in clinker inventory [2] Group 2 - Dongwu Cement is expected to reduce its losses to approximately 12.966 million yuan for the six months ending June 30, 2025, compared to a loss of about 39.981 million yuan in the same period last year, representing a reduction of approximately 67.6% [3] - The industry outlook suggests that demand is expected to gradually recover in mid to late August, with a potential stabilization and rebound in cement prices [2]
港股建材水泥股拉升,东吴水泥大涨超17%,中国建材涨超7%,华新水泥涨2%,华润建材科技、金隅集团涨超1%,海螺水泥涨0.4%