GUOTAI HAITONG SECURITIES·2026-01-11 12:41Investment Rating - The report assigns an "Accumulate" rating for the industry [1] Core Insights - The report recommends focusing on sectors such as the travel industry chain, gold and jewelry, and AI applications [3] - The investment highlights include the ongoing recovery in consumer spending, particularly in tourism and retail sectors, driven by favorable policies [4] Summary by Relevant Sections Investment Highlights - Key companies to watch include OTA platforms (Ctrip, Tongcheng), hotels (Atour, Huazhu, ShouLai, JinJiang, JunTing), and scenic spots (Emei Mountain, Three Gorges Tourism, Changbai Mountain) [4] - Significant improvement in competitive landscape noted for companies like Caibai Co. and Huatu Shanding [4] - AI application trends are gaining momentum with companies such as Kangnait Optical, Qingmu Technology, Tianli International Holdings, and Focus Technology [4] - Impressive sales data in the duty-free sector, particularly for China Duty Free Group [4] - Other undervalued companies highlighted include Laopu Gold, Sumida, Jiangsu Guotai, Action Education, and China Oriental Education [4] Market Performance - The retail sector saw a 4.43% increase last week, while the consumer services sector rose by 2.54%, ranking 13th and 21st among 30 industries respectively [4] - Notable stock performances included Focus Technology (+16.4%), Tianli International Holdings (+15.5%), and JunTing Hotel (+12.1%) [4] Industry Updates - The report provides updates on key industry metrics, including a 128.9% year-on-year increase in sales during the New Year holiday for Hainan's duty-free shopping [4] - The CPI data for December 2025 showed a year-on-year increase of 0.8% [4] - The CES 2026 event in Las Vegas featured over 50 Chinese brands showcasing smart glasses [4] - IKEA China announced the closure of seven large stores starting February 2, 2026, shifting focus to smaller stores and online channels [4]