Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-12-22 13:00Group 1 - The chemical sector continues to show strong performance, with the Chemical ETF (516020) experiencing a price increase of 1.6% at the close, marking four consecutive days of gains [1][8] - Key stocks in the sector include Enjie Co., which surged by 8.32%, and other significant gains from Rongsheng Petrochemical and Hengyi Petrochemical, both rising over 6% [1][8] - The basic chemical sector attracted substantial capital inflow, with a net inflow of 9.202 billion yuan on the day, ranking third among 30 sectors [11] Group 2 - Morgan Stanley raised the target price for lithium carbonate to $18,000 per ton for Q4 2026, significantly above the current spot price of approximately $13,500 per ton [4][10] - The demand for lithium is primarily driven by energy storage systems and electric commercial vehicles, with growth rates exceeding market expectations [4][10] - The current valuation of the chemical sector is considered attractive, with the Chemical ETF's index price-to-book ratio at 2.44, indicating a reasonable level historically [4][10] Group 3 - The Chemical ETF (516020) has seen a net subscription of 166 million yuan over the past five trading days, indicating strong investor interest [9] - The chemical industry is expected to enter a phase of improved dividend capacity and high potential dividend yields, as noted by Guohai Securities [12] - The "anti-involution" trend in the industry aims to enhance self-discipline among chemical companies, potentially stabilizing prices and profitability [12]