

Group 1 - Chow Tai Fook's stock rose over 3%, currently up 2.62% at HKD 16.06, with a trading volume of HKD 147 million [1] - The company confirmed that its "fixed price" gold products will see price increases starting in October, with further details on the adjustment to be announced later [1] - Huatai Securities noted that in Q1 FY26 (April to June 2025), the same-store sales growth (SSSG) in mainland China narrowed to -3.3%, while the Hong Kong and Macau markets turned positive at +2.2% [1] Group 2 - The rising gold prices and the changing consumer perception towards high-margin products like diamond-studded items have reinforced the value retention attributes of gold [1] - However, rapidly increasing gold prices have suppressed some traditional demand, and cost-plus pricing for gold products is facing gross margin pressure [1] - The breakthrough in design and craftsmanship has significantly enhanced the fashion attributes of gold, opening up self-indulgent consumption scenarios [1] Group 3 - The "fixed price" gold jewelry with strong product design has achieved a perfect blend of "fashion + value retention," with several companies reporting over 100% growth in this category for 2024 [1] - The gross margin for premium "fixed price" products ranges from 30% to 40%, ensuring the profitability of companies [1]