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Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" investment rating for the machinery equipment industry [1]. Core Insights - The machinery equipment index rose by 26.04% from September 23 to September 30, 2024, ranking 18th among primary industry categories. The rise was driven by strong performance in automation equipment and general equipment, while engineering machinery and rail transit equipment lagged behind due to previous gains and clearer fundamental improvements [1]. - The report suggests that after a rapid short-term increase, a potential correction may occur, creating opportunities for investment. It recommends focusing on semiconductor equipment and engineering machinery, which may have a demand for catch-up growth [1]. - The report highlights structural investment opportunities within the industry, particularly in sectors like industrial mother machines, which are expected to recover due to supportive policies and market conditions [2]. Summary by Sections Weekly Market Performance - From September 23 to September 30, 2024, the machinery equipment industry increased by 26.04%, with sub-sectors such as automation equipment (+33.68%) and general equipment (+27.39%) showing significant gains [10]. - The top five performing stocks included Green Harmony (+57.66%) and Dingzhi Technology (+56.51%), while the bottom five included Jack Co. (+9.42%) and Haomai Technology (+9.85%) [10]. Key Industry Data - As of September 2024, China's manufacturing PMI was 49.8%, with a year-on-year decrease of 0.4 percentage points and a month-on-month increase of 0.7 percentage points. The manufacturing new orders PMI was 49.9%, down 0.6 percentage points year-on-year [14]. - Fixed asset investment in China increased by 3.4% year-on-year as of August 2024, with manufacturing investment rising by 9.1% [14]. Industry News - The "Industrial Mother Machine" sector is expected to accelerate recovery due to recent policy support aimed at promoting innovation and application of domestic products [2]. - The National Railway Administration has mandated the retirement of old diesel locomotives by the end of 2027, indicating a significant upcoming demand for rail transit equipment [3]. - The State Council approved five nuclear power projects, suggesting long-term investment opportunities in nuclear power equipment [3]. Key Listed Companies - The report recommends focusing on companies such as XCMG Machinery (000425.SZ), Sany Heavy Industry (600031.SH), and Zoomlion Heavy Industry (000157.SZ) for potential investment opportunities [1][2].