Core Viewpoint - The A-share market experienced a strong performance on the first trading day of the Year of the Horse, with all three major indices closing higher, driven by resource sectors and policy expectations as the Two Sessions approach [3][15]. Market Performance - On February 24, the Shanghai Composite Index rose by 0.87% to 4117 points, the Shenzhen Component increased by 1.36% to 14291 points, and the ChiNext Index gained 0.99% to 3308 points [3][15]. - The total trading volume for the day reached 2.2 trillion yuan, an increase of 219.2 billion yuan compared to the previous trading day, indicating heightened market activity [3][15]. Sector Analysis - Resource sectors, particularly oil and gas, led the market rally, with multiple oil and gas ETFs hitting the daily limit [4][16]. - In contrast, the film and media sector saw significant declines, with related ETFs dropping over 7% due to disappointing box office performance during the Spring Festival [4][17]. ETF Market Insights - Oil and gas ETFs showed remarkable performance, with several reaching the daily limit and an average increase of around 10% [5][18]. - The Standard & Poor's Oil and Gas ETF recorded a trading volume of 1.117 billion yuan and a turnover rate of 152.76%, reflecting strong market interest in this sector [5][18]. Investment Themes - Analysts suggest that resource products and technology sectors may become the main themes for the spring market, driven by policy expectations and industry trends [3][11]. - The focus on stable growth policies ahead of the Two Sessions is expected to benefit infrastructure and resource sectors [11][24]. Market Sentiment - Despite the overall market rally, there is a notable divergence in sector performance, with technology stocks experiencing mixed results [21][23]. - Southbound capital flows showed a "buy the dip" strategy, with net purchases of 3.131 billion Hong Kong dollars on February 24, indicating continued interest in the market despite fluctuations [22][24].

Market Overview - The Hang Seng Index closed down by 1.82% at 26,590.32, with a decline of 491.59 points and a trading volume of 251 billion [2] - The Hang Seng Tech Index fell by 2.13% to 5,270.70, decreasing by 114.65 points with a trading volume of 68.9 billion [2] - The Hang Seng Biotech Index dropped by 3.34% to 15,654.19, down by 541.42 points with a trading volume of 11 billion [2] - The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index decreased by 2.06% to 9,007.86, down by 189.52 points with a trading volume of 90 billion [2] - The Hang Seng Composite Index fell by 1.69% to 4,078.66, down by 70.08 points with a trading volume of 178.1 billion [2] Sector Performance - Technology stocks experienced widespread declines, with notable drops including SenseTime and Tencent Music falling over 5%, Meituan and Kingsoft down over 4%, and Ctrip and Tencent Holdings down over 3% [2] - Other major tech companies such as Kuaishou, Alibaba, Baidu, SMIC, Xiaomi, and JD Health all saw declines exceeding 2% [2] Individual Stock Movements - Kingdee International saw a significant drop of 7.77% to 9.970, with a trading volume of 721 million [3] - SenseTime fell by 5.78% to 2.610, with a trading volume of 2.326 billion [3] - Tencent Music decreased by 5.62% to 57.100, with a trading volume of 170 million [3] - Meituan dropped by 4.24% to 81.400, with a trading volume of 5.524 billion [3] - Kingsoft fell by 4.23% to 26.740, with a trading volume of 424 million [3] - Ctrip Group decreased by 3.83% to 406.800, with a trading volume of 2.044 billion [3] - Tencent Holdings fell by 3.35% to 520.000, with a trading volume of 18.829 billion [3] - Other notable declines included Alibaba Health down 2.94%, Kuaishou down 2.77%, Alibaba down 2.76%, SMIC down 2.39%, Xiaomi down 2.24%, and JD Health down 2.15% [3] Robotics Sector - The robotics sector collectively weakened, with UBTECH falling over 8%, Sanhua Intelligent Control down over 6%, and Horizon Robotics down 2% [5][6]

Group 1 - On February 24, the first trading day after the Spring Festival, the A-share market experienced a rise, with all three major indices closing higher and over 4,000 stocks increasing in value, including 109 stocks hitting the daily limit [1] - Oil and gas stocks showed strong performance, with companies like Tongyuan Petroleum and Xinjing Power hitting the daily limit, while several others also saw significant gains [1] - The fertilizer and pesticide sector continued to strengthen in the afternoon, with multiple companies, including Liuguo Chemical and Yuntianhua, reaching the daily limit, driven by a rise in domestic urea prices [1] Group 2 - The electric equipment sector saw a strong performance, with multiple stocks hitting the daily limit, and reports indicated that many transformer factories are operating at full capacity, with some orders extending to 2027 [2] - Precious metals experienced a collective rise, with the sector increasing over 4%, and specific stocks like Xiaocheng Technology and Hunan Silver hitting the daily limit [2] - The main silver futures contract saw a significant increase of over 14%, with the price reported at 23,001 yuan per kilogram [3] Group 3 - The cultivated diamond concept stocks surged, with companies like Sifangda and Huanghe Xuanfeng hitting the daily limit, while the fiberglass sector remained active with International Composites achieving a historical high [5] - The software and cultural media sectors faced declines, with several companies, including Light Media and Wanda Film, hitting the daily limit downwards [5] - The Hong Kong stock market opened lower, with the Hang Seng Index dropping 1.81% and major tech stocks experiencing significant declines [5] Group 4 - Large model stocks performed well against the trend, with Zhiyu experiencing a rise of over 12%, and its market value briefly exceeding 300 billion HKD [6]

Group 1 - Major tech stocks in Hong Kong experienced a significant decline, with Tencent Music dropping over 5%, Kingsoft and Meituan falling over 4%, and Ctrip Group nearing a 4% drop [1] - The Hang Seng Index opened lower and continued to decline, with a current drop of 2.12%, while the Hang Seng Tech Index fell by 2.39% [2] Group 2 - Specific stock performance includes: - Kingdee International at 9.820, down 0.990, a decrease of 9.16% - SenseTime at 2.590, down 0.180, a decrease of 6.50% - Tencent Music at 57.100, down 3.400, a decrease of 5.62% - Kingsoft at 26.600, down 1.320, a decrease of 4.73% - Meituan at 81.150, down 3.850, a decrease of 4.53% - Ctrip Group at 406.200, down 16.800, a decrease of 3.97% - Alibaba Health at 5.880, down 0.240, a decrease of 3.92% - Kuaishou at 66.000, down 2.550, a decrease of 3.72% - Tencent Holdings at 518.000, down 20.000, a decrease of 3.72% - JD Health at 56.250, down 1.900, a decrease of 3.27% - Alibaba at 147.300, down 4.900, a decrease of 3.22% - Baidu Group at 129.200, down 4.000, a decrease of 3.00% - Xiaomi Group at 35.540, down 1.020, a decrease of 2.79% - Bilibili at 228.200, down 6.600, a decrease of 2.81% [3]

Group 1 - Asian software stocks faced downward pressure on Tuesday, continuing the decline seen in the US market, driven by renewed investor anxiety over the impact of AI technology on white-collar salary structures [1][3] - In Hong Kong, the software sector was particularly weak, with Kingdee International experiencing a nearly 10% drop, while AI company SenseTime fell over 6% and Kingsoft dropped about 4%, significantly affecting market sentiment [1] - Japanese IT service giant NEC and Oracle Japan both saw a 6% decline, while SoftBank Group fell by 5%. Australian software stocks also struggled, with Xero down 3%, Technology One down 4%, and WiseTech Global down 3% [3] Group 2 - The recent decline was ignited by a report from Citrini Research warning that technological changes could lead to a competitive decrease in white-collar salaries, causing significant drops in stocks of software giants like Datadog, CrowdStrike, and Zscaler, which fell over 9% in a single day [3] - This is not the first instance of AI-related concerns affecting the market; earlier in February, anxiety over corporate AI capital expenditure plans led to a widespread decline in Asian tech stocks [3] - Current AI anxieties, combined with geopolitical and tariff risks, are triggering a typical flight to safety, lowering global bond yields and increasing gold prices, with expectations of continued volatility in specific tech sub-industries as new AI tools are released [3]

Core Viewpoint - The gaming sector is demonstrating resilience in the current macroeconomic environment, with significant performance from both listed and non-listed companies ahead of the 2026 Spring Festival, confirming the anticipated strong product cycle for the year [1] Group 1: Company Performance - Tencent Holdings, Huya, and Kingsoft, along with A-share companies like Century Huatong and Giant Network, have shown strong operational data for their games [1] - Century Huatong's casual game "Yihuan" has surpassed 25 million pre-registrations [1] - Giant Network's "Supernatural Action Group" announced a daily active user (DAU) count exceeding 10 million as of February 2 [1] Group 2: Market Trends - The gaming sector is experiencing multiple catalysts, including AI, content innovation, and changes in commercialization models [1] - The gaming ETF (159869) tracks the China Securities Animation and Gaming Index, which leads the market in AI application content, accurately reflecting the overall performance of the A-share animation and gaming industry [1] - The current environment is characterized by favorable policies, product cycles, and AI empowerment, creating a potential investment window in the gaming sector [1]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Positive" (maintained) [7] Core Insights - The gaming sector has shown resilience in the current macroeconomic environment, with strong performance from both listed and non-listed companies during the Spring Festival period, confirming the ongoing logic of a significant product year in 2026 [7] - Notable games such as "Goose Goose Duck" have dominated the App Store charts, while companies like Century Huatong and Perfect World have seen impressive pre-registration numbers and revenue growth for their upcoming titles [2][3][5] - The overall industry sentiment is improving, with non-listed companies also achieving remarkable results, as seen with "Blue Archive" and "Arknights" celebrating significant anniversaries and experiencing substantial revenue increases [4] Summary by Sections Company Performance - Tencent's games have shown comprehensive growth, with "Goose Goose Duck" topping charts and "Dark Zone Breakthrough" reaching over 230 million registered users [7] - Century Huatong's "Yihuan" has surpassed 25 million pre-registrations, outperforming titles like "Genshin Impact" in pre-launch interest [3] - Giant Network's "Supernatural Action Group" has achieved a daily active user (DAU) count exceeding 10 million, benefiting from the holiday season [3] Revenue Growth - Tencent's "Honor of Kings" saw a 105% month-on-month revenue increase to $220 million, while "Peacekeeper Elite" surpassed $110 million in revenue during January [7] - Non-listed games like "Blue Archive" and "Arknights" reported global revenue increases of 220% and 122%, respectively, in January [4] Investment Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on Perfect World due to the strong pre-registration numbers for "Yihuan" and suggests monitoring companies like Tencent, Huya, Century Huatong, Giant Network, and Kingsoft for their product lines [5]

Group 1 - The Hang Seng Technology Index experienced a significant increase of 3.16% on the second trading day after the Spring Festival, following a period of deep adjustment where it fell by 22.02% over 93 trading days from October 3, 2025, to February 20, 2026 [1] - Major companies in the Hong Kong market, including Xiaomi Group, Meituan, and others, have initiated share buybacks, with Xiaomi announcing a buyback of 4.28 million shares for HKD 152 million on February 20, 2026, marking its 24th buyback of the year [1] - The total amount of share buybacks in the Hong Kong market has exceeded HKD 25.4 billion in 2026, with Tencent Holdings leading with a buyback amount of over HKD 6.358 billion [1] Group 2 - From October 9, 2025, to February 13, 2026, ETFs tracking the Hang Seng Technology Index saw a net inflow of over HKD 82.3 billion, with four specific ETFs each receiving over HKD 13 billion in net inflows [2][4] - The current relative valuation of the Hong Kong technology sector is at a historical low, with the Hang Seng Technology Index/A-share dual innovation index premium nearing historical lows, indicating that the sector is significantly undervalued [6] - The Hang Seng Technology Index is characterized by a combination of oversold valuation, counter-cyclical capital inflow, positive fundamentals in AI, and increased buybacks, suggesting a favorable risk-reward ratio for medium to long-term strategic allocation [6]

Group 1 - The National Development Bank plans to issue loans of 786.3 billion yuan to the urban renewal sector by 2025, focusing on the renovation of old residential areas, urban villages, and infrastructure improvements [2] - The loans will support urban structural optimization, functional enhancement, cultural heritage preservation, and ecological restoration [2] Group 2 - The 2026 annual film box office (including pre-sales) has surpassed 7 billion yuan, with the Spring Festival box office (including pre-sales) exceeding 4.4 billion yuan [3] - The total cross-regional population flow during the Spring Festival has reached 5.08 billion person-times, averaging 250 million person-times per day, marking a historical high [3] Group 3 - The U.S. President announced an increase in the "global import tariff" from 10% to 15%, effective immediately, with further legal tariffs to be determined in the coming months [4] - The Japanese yen's effective exchange rate index has hit a 53-year low due to prolonged economic stagnation [4]

Company News - Xiehe New Energy (00182.HK) expects a net profit decline of over 80% in 2025, compared to approximately 800 million yuan in the previous year, primarily due to a decrease in revenue and gross margin from power generation business and asset impairment [2] - Dingdang Health (09886.HK) anticipates a significant narrowing of net loss by over 80% for the fiscal year 2025, mainly due to a reduction in goodwill impairment; adjusted net profit is expected to be no less than approximately 5 million yuan, turning profitable year-on-year [2] - Honghui Group (00183.HK) issued a profit warning, expecting a substantial decrease in interim loss attributable to shareholders by 30% to 40% [2] - Huiju Technology (01729.HK) completed the placement of 108 million shares, raising approximately 1.635 billion HKD, with about 50% allocated for strategic investments and acquisitions, and 30% for global business development and overseas expansion [2] - Hansoh Pharmaceutical (03692.HK) received approval for the marketing of Amivantamab in the European Union for monotherapy [2] - Inspur Intelligent (03696.HK) has been included in the Hang Seng Composite Index constituent stocks [2] Buyback Activities - Xiaomi Group-W (01810.HK) repurchased 4.2824 million shares for 152 million HKD, with buyback prices ranging from 35.32 to 35.74 HKD [2] - Geely Automobile (00175.HK) repurchased 1.631 million shares for 27.5125 million HKD, with buyback prices between 16.69 and 16.99 HKD [2] - Kingsoft (03888.HK) repurchased 732,200 shares for 19.9956 million HKD, with buyback prices from 27.02 to 27.5 HKD [3] - NetEase Cloud Music (09899.HK) repurchased approximately 96,000 shares for 14.9974 million HKD, with buyback prices between 153.8 and 158.2 HKD [3] - Meitu Inc. (01357.HK) repurchased 2.057 million shares for 12.5085 million HKD, with buyback prices ranging from 6.04 to 6.1 HKD [3]