BOCOM International·2025-11-03 02:01Key Insights - The external environment continues to improve, with market risk appetite steadily increasing. The Hong Kong stock market experienced adjustments in October, but there has been significant progress in US-China trade negotiations, with both sides reaching a "basic consensus" on key issues such as tariffs and export controls [1] - The Federal Reserve lowered interest rates by 25 basis points in October and announced a pause in balance sheet reduction in December, confirming further easing signals. Meanwhile, mainland China's policies remain consistent and stable, with the Fourth Plenary Session of the Communist Party formally approving the "14th Five-Year Plan," providing policy anchoring for the fundamentals of the Hong Kong stock market [1][2] Monthly Stock Picks - The report highlights three major variables to watch in November: 1) The pace of Federal Reserve rate cuts, with Powell's latest statement indicating that a December cut is "far from a done deal," leading to potential market volatility; 2) Progress in US-China relations and the specifics of the framework agreement; 3) Developments in mainland China's growth stabilization policies [2] - The report emphasizes a focus on "technology growth + defensive stability," balancing offensive and defensive strategies in industry allocation [3] Company-Specific Insights - Futu Holdings (FUTU US), Prosperity Industrial Trust (778 HK), and Alibaba (BABA US/9988 HK) are among the highlighted stocks for November, indicating a focus on quality targets in the technology and defensive sectors [3] - Nvidia (NVDA US) announced numerous collaboration projects at the GTC conference, projecting a market opportunity of $500 billion over the next two years, with a target price raised to $240, indicating a potential upside of 15.9% [5][6] - Longyuan Power (916 HK) reported a net profit decline of 19.8% year-on-year for the first three quarters, but the recovery of subsidy amounts exceeded expectations, with a total new installed capacity of 2.27 GW [16] Industry Trends - The report notes that the healthcare sector's performance has been mixed, with the Hang Seng Healthcare Index declining by 0.9%. However, there is a positive outlook for innovative drugs and CXO companies, with recommendations for specific stocks like 3SBio and WuXi AppTec [17][18] - The report highlights that the beer market in mainland China is expected to take time to recover, but long-term confidence in Budweiser APAC's premiumization strategy remains strong [13][14]