Group 1 - Domestic bank stocks continue to rise, with notable increases in share prices for major banks such as China Merchants Bank (+2.88%), Chongqing Bank (+2.85%), and CITIC Bank (+2.6%) [1] - Morgan Stanley's report indicates that despite a decline in investment income, most Chinese banks reported improvements in net interest income and healthy growth in fee income for Q3 2025 [1] - The report highlights that while state-owned banks face net interest margin pressure, most joint-stock banks showed a rebound in net interest margins due to lower funding costs and more prudent loan growth and pricing [1] Group 2 - Zhejiang Securities notes that the performance of listed banks in Q1-3 2025 slightly exceeded expectations, with revenue growth remaining stable and profit growth showing a slight increase [2] - The report identifies that the improvement in net interest margins has positively impacted revenue, while impairment contributions have increased profit [2] - It is anticipated that the banking sector will experience a rebound in Q4, as market dynamics shift and the pressure on bank stocks from major funds eases [2]