Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2025-10-16 03:59Core Viewpoint - The pharmaceutical sector continues its upward trend, driven by upcoming catalysts and significant clinical data expected from the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) conference in October 2025 [1] Group 1: Stock Performance - Pharmaceutical stocks have shown notable increases, with specific companies like Qianxin Biotech-B (02509) rising by 7.04% to HKD 29.2, and Fuhong Hanlin (02696) increasing by 6.84% to HKD 75 [1] - Other companies such as Ying'en Biotech-B (09606), Rongchang Biotech (09995), and Kangfang Biotech (09926) also reported gains of 5.41%, 5.53%, and 5.25% respectively [1] Group 2: Market Trends - The pharmaceutical sector has experienced significant stock price volatility since October, with a slight decrease in the proportion of domestic capital holding pharmaceutical stocks through the Hong Kong Stock Connect [1] - Foreign investment has also shown a declining trend since mid-year, although the overall direction of increasing investment in innovative drugs remains unchanged [1] Group 3: Upcoming Catalysts - The ESMO conference, scheduled for October 17-21 in Berlin, is expected to present critical clinical research results and related clinical data, which will be a focal point for the market [1] - Analysts suggest that the upcoming third-quarter earnings reports and the national medical insurance negotiations in November will also be significant events to watch [1] Group 4: Industry Outlook - The Chinese innovative drug sector is anticipated to undergo a transformation driven by quantitative changes leading to qualitative improvements over the next 5-10 years [1] - Factors such as business development (BD) overseas, continuous data catalysts, and the ramp-up of new product sales are expected to drive the rise of innovative drugs [1]