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Group 1: Mechanical Industry Overview - The mechanical industry underperformed the market last week, with a decline of 2.8% compared to the Shanghai and Shenzhen 300 Index's drop of 1.1%. The laser equipment sector performed well with a growth of 7.8% [2] - As of March 6, the Shanghai and Shenzhen 300 Index has increased by 0.7% year-to-date, while the mechanical industry has seen a cumulative increase of 10.8%. The leading sectors include laser equipment (47.2%) and other automation equipment (34.2%) [2] Group 2: Engineering Machinery - In January-February 2026, excavator sales in China decreased by 10.6% year-on-year, with domestic sales down by 42.0% but exports increased by 37.2%. Total excavator sales for the same period saw a year-on-year increase of 13.1% [3] - Loader sales in February 2026 increased by 9.3% year-on-year, with domestic sales down by 14.3% but exports up by 34.4%. For January-February 2026, total loader sales rose by 27.9% year-on-year [3] - Future domestic sales of earthmoving machinery are expected to recover due to ongoing demand for updates and the trend towards electrification, despite the negative impact of declining real estate demand [3] Group 3: Gas Turbine Sector - Major tech companies, including Microsoft and Google, have committed to self-supplying or purchasing power for AI data centers, leading to increased demand for gas turbines, which are favored for their quick deployment and low operational costs [4][5] - The global power demand for data centers is projected to more than double by 2030, reaching approximately 945 TWh, further driving orders for gas turbines [5] - Doosan Energy has signed a supply agreement for seven gas turbines, with total supply to the U.S. reaching 12 units [5] Group 4: Oil Service Equipment - The recent U.S.-Iran conflict has led to a surge in global oil and gas prices, with Brent crude oil prices rising by 53.5% since the beginning of the year [6] - The increase in oil prices is expected to stabilize capital expenditures in the oil and gas industry, while shipping rates for oil tankers have also surged significantly [6] - If geopolitical tensions persist, oil and gas prices may continue to rise, boosting demand for oil service equipment and shipping companies [6] Group 5: Investment Recommendations - The manufacturing PMI in China decreased to 49.0% in February 2026, but ongoing domestic policy support is expected to gradually improve manufacturing profitability and overall demand for machinery [7] - Recommendations include focusing on the engineering machinery sector, which is expected to see accelerated domestic demand recovery and strong performance from key players like Sany Heavy Industry and XCMG [7] - The gas turbine sector is also highlighted due to the surge in electricity demand from data center construction, with companies like Haomai Technology being key players [7] - The oil service equipment sector is recommended for attention due to the potential for increased demand driven by rising oil prices amid geopolitical tensions [8]