11.3犀牛财经晚报：LME铝价迈向逾三年高点 金价上涨周大生却一年关店560家

Group 1: Gold Tax Policy and Market Impact - The new gold tax policy announced by the Ministry of Finance and the State Taxation Administration has led to adjustments in gold pricing, with China Merchants Bank including tax in the price of physical gold bars [1] - The announcement of the tax policy has negatively impacted retail gold stocks, with companies like Luk Fook Holdings experiencing a drop of nearly 9% in stock price [4] - The policy aims to enhance the distinction between gold as a commodity and its financial attributes, indicating a supportive stance towards the gold industry compared to international markets [4] Group 2: Aluminum and Glass Market Trends - Aluminum prices have surged, reaching their highest closing price since May 2022, with a monthly increase of over 7% in October [1] - The domestic photovoltaic glass market is facing an increase in production capacity, with new furnaces being activated, leading to a slight increase in supply despite some production constraints [2] Group 3: Company Developments and IPOs - Shukong Technology, a unicorn in AI medical imaging, is preparing for an IPO, with a valuation reaching 9.4 billion yuan after its last funding round [2] - Juhua Materials is planning to issue H-shares and list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, with details still under discussion [6] - Several companies, including Keren Co. and Pingzhi Information, have signed significant procurement contracts, indicating active business operations in their respective sectors [10][11] Group 4: Retail and Store Closures - Zhou Dashing has reported a net closure of 560 stores over the past year, primarily in franchise locations, despite rising gold prices [5]