Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the basic chemical industry [5] Core Insights - The report emphasizes the recovery of chemical prices, driven by seasonal demand and cost opportunities, recommending resilient companies with long-term growth potential and new material leaders [2][5] - The overall market performance shows a notable recovery in chemical prices, with 32 products increasing in price and 38 decreasing, indicating a general improvement in industry sentiment [5][11] - The report highlights the potential for supply-demand dynamics to improve from 2025 onwards, with policies aimed at addressing overcapacity and enhancing market conditions [5][12] Summary by Sections Market Performance - The Shanghai Composite Index increased by 0.97%, while the ChiNext Index rose by 2.99% during the week of February 17-21, with the basic chemical index up by 1.76%, ranking 9th among 30 sectors [7] - Key chemical products such as liquid chlorine and sulfur saw significant price increases, with liquid chlorine in East China rising by 19.67% [5][11] Investment Recommendations - Recommended companies include Wanhu Chemical, Hualu Hengsheng, and Longbai Group, which are expected to benefit from domestic demand [5][12] - New material leaders such as Ruifeng New Materials and Blue Sky Technology are also highlighted for their growth potential [5][12] Key Company Tracking - Wanhu Chemical's MDI prices remained stable, with a slight decrease in certain product prices, indicating a cautious market outlook [16] - Yaxiang Co. is noted for its strategic overseas expansion to mitigate high tariff pressures from the U.S. [21][22] - Juhua Co. is projected to benefit from a favorable refrigerant market cycle, with significant expected profit growth in 2024 [24][25]