Market Overview - The Hong Kong stock market opened slightly lower on December 31, with the Hang Seng Index down 0.21% at 25,801.49 points, the Hang Seng Tech Index down 0.22% at 5,566.24 points, and the National Enterprises Index down 0.23% at 8,970.49 points [1] - Major tech stocks mostly declined, with Alibaba down 0.55%, Tencent down 0.42%, and JD.com down 1.32%. Conversely, Xiaomi rose by 0.86% [1] Company News - Zijin Mining (02899.HK) expects to achieve a net profit of approximately RMB 51-52 billion for the fiscal year 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of about 59%-62% due to increased production and sales prices [2] - Starry Development (00640.HK) reported revenue of approximately HKD 835 million for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, a year-on-year increase of 13.4%, and a net profit of approximately HKD 122 million, up 21.7% [2] - Shanghai Electric (02727.HK) plans to sell a 47.4% stake in Electric Guoxuan and waive its preemptive rights to an additional 3.6% stake [3] - CNOOC Services (02883.HK) has recently purchased bank wealth management products totaling HKD 3 billion [4] Clinical Trials and Drug Approvals - Fosun Pharma (02196.HK) has initiated clinical trials for its integrated diagnosis and treatment nuclear medicine project SRT-007 within China [5] - Hutchison China MediTech (00013.HK) announced that its new drug application for Savolitinib, intended for treating gastric cancer patients with MET amplification, has been accepted and prioritized for review [5] Strategic Partnerships - Linkong Biotechnology Group (00690.HK) has established a strategic partnership with Wenzhou Medical University National Engineering Research Center and the Ouhai District People's Government [6] Financing Activities - Youlian International Education Leasing (01563.HK) has entered into a financing lease agreement for energy-saving equipment [7] Stock Buybacks - Tencent Holdings (00700.HK) repurchased 1.062 million shares for HKD 636 million at prices ranging from HKD 594.5 to HKD 600.5 [8] - COSCO Shipping Holdings (01919.HK) repurchased 4.3715 million shares for HKD 61.05 million at prices between HKD 13.86 and HKD 14.06 [9] - China Feihe (06186.HK) repurchased 8.837 million shares for HKD 36.34 million at prices between HKD 4.07 and HKD 4.12 [10] - Kuaishou-W (01024.HK) repurchased approximately 464,000 shares for HKD 29.88 million at prices between HKD 63.75 and HKD 64.75 [10] - Giant Bio (02367.HK) repurchased 400,000 shares for HKD 13.44 million at prices between HKD 33.48 and HKD 33.76 [11] Institutional Insights - Everbright Securities notes that the overall profitability of Hong Kong stocks remains strong, with relatively scarce assets in internet, new consumption, and innovative pharmaceuticals. Despite recent gains, valuations are still considered low, suggesting long-term investment potential [12] - Founder Securities highlights positive signals from government policies aimed at optimizing the "two new" policies, which may enhance the competitive environment in the automotive industry [12] - CITIC Securities anticipates a 7.9% increase in Hong Kong private residential transaction volumes in 2026, driven by a favorable interest rate environment and increased asset allocation demand [12]