Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2025-12-17 02:01Group 1 - The Hang Seng Index opened up 0.03%, while the Hang Seng Tech Index rose by 0.09%. Lithium mining stocks were active, with Tianqi Lithium and Ganfeng Lithium both increasing by over 3%. The automotive sector saw a pullback, with Xpeng Motors declining by nearly 1% [1] - Galaxy Securities suggests that the Hong Kong stock market is expected to trend upwards due to a loose liquidity environment and favorable policies. Key sectors to focus on include technology, which is seen as a long-term investment theme, and consumer sectors that may receive significant policy support [1] - According to浦银国际, the market is likely to maintain a volatile trend in the short term, with potential rotation in investment styles. The lack of new catalysts and uncertainties regarding the Federal Reserve's interest rate cuts next year may lead to increased market fluctuations [1] Group 2 - Huatai Securities believes that the current market has limited downside potential, but the chances for upward movement are not yet favorable. Market sentiment indicators remain in a pessimistic range, indicating a bottoming phase [2] - Future market catalysts may arise from three expected differences: 1) Renminbi appreciation could lead to significant changes in capital flows; 2) Concerns about exchange rate appreciation and high export baselines may persist, but there is an expectation of resilience in exports due to a stable Sino-U.S. relationship in the first half of next year; 3) Breakthroughs in domestic technology may pave an independent path [2]