Group 1 - Indian stock market shows signs of stabilization in early trading, with Nifty futures and most Asian markets rising, but focus remains on upcoming quarterly earnings reports from major companies like Infosys, Tata Consumer, and Dr. Reddy's [1] - In the current earnings season, only half of the 12 Nifty constituents that have provided first-quarter profit guidance exceeded analyst expectations, a significant drop from 58% in the previous quarter, indicating weakened market momentum [1] - Despite lackluster overall earnings performance, the capital markets sector remains active, with global trading giant Jane Street returning to the Indian market, leading to increased trading volumes on platforms like Angel One [1] Group 2 - Titan Company is pursuing an internationalization strategy to address domestic market pressures by acquiring a majority stake in Middle Eastern jeweler Damas, which will enhance its market position in the Gulf region [2] - Titan's stock has outperformed the Nifty consumer index by 3 percentage points this year, but investors remain cautious about the effectiveness of its expansion efforts [2] - There is a noticeable decline in foreign investment enthusiasm for the Indian stock market, with global funds withdrawing $650 million since July, potentially marking the first month of net foreign outflows since February [2]

Core Viewpoint - The U.S. stock market is experiencing a significant rally, with the S&P 500 index rising nearly 24% since mid-April, prompting discussions about the sustainability of this bull market [1] Group 1: Corporate Earnings Improvement - The primary driver for the continued rise in U.S. stocks is the improvement in corporate earnings, with recent upward revisions in earnings forecasts for S&P 500 constituents [3] - The breadth of earnings improvement is expanding beyond just technology giants, as indicated by the ERB indicator, which has rebounded from -25% in mid-April to -5% currently [3] - Historical data suggests that such turning points often signal a strong return outlook for the market, with large-cap quality stocks benefiting first, followed by small-cap and lower-quality stocks [3] Group 2: Federal Reserve Monetary Policy Expectations - A shift in expectations regarding Federal Reserve monetary policy is the second catalyst supporting the rise in U.S. stocks, with predictions of up to seven interest rate cuts by 2026 [4] - The market tends to react proactively to anticipated changes in monetary policy rather than waiting for explicit signals [4] - While there are risks associated with rising unemployment potentially disrupting market optimism, this scenario is not included in Morgan Stanley's baseline forecast [4] Group 3: Market Resilience to External Shocks - The strong resilience of the U.S. stock market in absorbing external shocks is the third pillar supporting its future performance, mirroring historical trends following geopolitical conflicts [5] - The easing tensions between Iran and Israel and the subsequent decline in international oil prices have reduced energy cost threats to the economic cycle [5] - The potential removal of "retaliatory tariffs" from tax reform legislation is expected to boost market confidence, alongside a decrease in the yield premium on U.S. Treasuries, indicating alleviated concerns about U.S. fiscal health [5] - Morgan Stanley maintains a target of 6,500 points for the S&P 500 index over the next 12 months, provided that the 10-year Treasury yield remains below 4.5% [5]

Market Performance - The Hong Kong stock market has shown strong performance this year, with the total scale of Hong Kong-themed ETFs approaching 360 billion yuan, an increase of approximately 96.1 billion yuan compared to the end of last year [1][3] - The Hang Seng Index and the Hang Seng Tech Index have increased by 18.61% and 18.32% respectively [3] ETF Growth - As of June 6, there are 144 Hong Kong-themed ETFs with a total scale of 357.24 billion yuan, up from 261.1 billion yuan at the end of last year, marking a growth of 96.1 billion yuan [3] - The largest Hong Kong-themed ETF is the FTSE China Hong Kong Internet ETF, with a scale of approximately 45.6 billion yuan [3] Fund Inflows - Southbound capital has seen a cumulative net inflow of over 600 billion HKD, accounting for nearly 82% of the expected total for 2024, with an average daily net inflow exceeding 8 billion HKD [3] - The number of Hong Kong-themed funds issued this year has reached 43, most of which are passive index funds [4] Investment Outlook - Industry experts believe that the Hong Kong stock market still holds long-term investment value, particularly in sectors such as internet, innovative pharmaceuticals, smart vehicles, and new consumption [1][4] - Despite recent gains, the valuation of Hong Kong stocks remains relatively low, with the Hang Seng Index trading at a P/E ratio of approximately 10.2, lower than the S&P 500 and CSI 300 indices [6] Sector Focus - Key investment opportunities are identified in new consumption sectors such as trendy toys, tea drinks, and domestic beauty products, as well as in technology and innovative pharmaceuticals [6][7] - The innovative pharmaceutical sector has seen overseas licensing transactions exceed 50 billion USD, indicating a potential profitability turning point [7] Market Strategy - Investors are advised to avoid chasing high prices and to focus on the fundamentals of companies, as well as changes in the macroeconomic environment [1][7] - A balanced strategy of "high dividend + technology growth" is suggested to capture both valuation recovery and industrial upgrades [6]