Group 1 - Chinese brokerage stocks collectively rose, with notable increases: Guolian Minsheng up 5.16% to HKD 5.5, Guotai Junan up 4.68% to HKD 17.91, CITIC Securities up 4.41% to HKD 29.82, CICC up 3.91% to HKD 21.26, and GF Securities up 3.19% to HKD 19.09 [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index surpassed the 4000 mark, achieving a 12-day winning streak, the longest in 33 years [1] - Goldman Sachs released a macro report titled "China 2026 Outlook: Exploring New Momentum," recommending an overweight position in Chinese stocks for 2026, with expectations of a 15% to 20% annual increase in the Chinese stock market for 2026 and 2027, supported by 14% and 12% earnings growth and approximately 10% valuation re-rating [1] Group 2 - Zhongyuan Securities indicated that 2026, as the first year of the 14th Five-Year Plan, is expected to see a relatively strong performance in the capital market, with the securities industry continuing in its upward cycle [2] - The first quarter of 2026 is anticipated to have lighter year-on-year pressure on the operating performance of listed brokerages, suggesting a period of consolidation at current low levels to prepare for new investment opportunities [2] - Guojin Securities recommended focusing on undervalued brokerages for potential rebound opportunities during the spring market rally, particularly those with high AH premium rates and themes of mergers and acquisitions [2]