Zhao Yin Guo Ji·2025-06-20 03:52Global Market Overview - Global stock markets experienced mixed performance, with the Hang Seng Index closing at 23,238, down 1.99% for the day but up 36.31% year-to-date [1] - The Hang Seng Tech Index fell by 2.42% on the day, reflecting a year-to-date increase of 35.17% [1] - The US markets remained stable, with the Dow Jones and S&P 500 unchanged, showing year-to-date increases of 11.89% and 25.39% respectively [1] Sector Performance in Hong Kong - The Hang Seng Financial Index decreased by 1.77% for the day, with a year-to-date increase of 39.60% [2] - The Hang Seng Industrial and Commercial Index fell by 2.20%, while the Hang Seng Utilities Index saw a smaller decline of 1.12% [2] Economic Insights - The Federal Reserve is expected to maintain a cautious stance, with predictions of two rate cuts later in the year due to economic slowdown and inflation concerns [4] - The US economy is facing risks of stagflation, with a projected decrease in economic growth and an increase in unemployment rates [4] - The Japanese government is adjusting its bond issuance strategy to alleviate upward pressure on long-term bond yields [3] Company Analysis: 大家乐 (Cafe de Coral) - The company is facing significant challenges, with same-store sales in Hong Kong and mainland China continuing to decline, leading to a downward revision of growth forecasts from 2% to 0% for the fiscal year 2026 [4][5] - Despite efforts to enhance customer traffic through new product offerings and membership programs, sales growth remains constrained by external competition and changing consumer behavior [5] - The company has lowered its profit margin expectations due to rising operational costs and competitive pressures, with a projected net profit decline of 30% for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 [6][7] Investment Ratings and Targets - The investment rating for 大家乐 has been downgraded to "Hold," with a target price set at 6.52 HKD, reflecting a cautious outlook on the company's performance amid a challenging market environment [6][7] - The company's fiscal year 2025 sales fell by 1.4% to 8.6 billion HKD, with net profit declining by 25% to 233 million HKD, which was below expectations [6][7]