Core Viewpoint - Macquarie's report indicates that Zhaojin Mining benefited from strong gold prices, achieving a core profit of approximately 1.4 billion yuan in the first half of the year, with expectations of a capacity increase of 2 to 3 tons in 2026 and 2027 [1] Group 1 - The company is expected to leverage its low-cost advantage and production growth potential [1] - Macquarie maintains an "outperform" rating for the company, raising the target price from 25 HKD to 26 HKD [1] - Earnings per share estimates for 2025 and 2026 have been increased by 5%, 0.8%, and 0.8% respectively [1]

Investment Rating - The industry is rated as "Recommended" [5] Core Insights - In Q2 2025, lithium sales volume increased by 2% year-on-year to 53,100 tons, while the average price decreased by 34% year-on-year to $8,384 per ton [1] - The company expects significant increases in lithium sales volume in the second half of 2025, with an updated annual sales guidance of approximately 20,000 tons LCE [11][12] Summary by Sections Lithium Business - Q2 2025 lithium sales volume was 53,100 tons, a 2% increase year-on-year but a 3% decrease quarter-on-quarter [1] - Average realized price for lithium was $8,384 per ton, down 34% year-on-year and 8% quarter-on-quarter [1] - Unit sales cost for lithium was $7,112 per ton, down 24% year-on-year and nearly flat quarter-on-quarter [1] - Unit gross profit for lithium was $1,272 per ton, down 62% year-on-year and 38% quarter-on-quarter [1] Specialty Plant Nutrition (SNP) - Q2 2025 SNP sales volume was 264,800 tons, a 1% decrease year-on-year and a 22% increase quarter-on-quarter [2] - Average realized price for SNP was $983 per ton, up 1% year-on-year and quarter-on-quarter [2] - Unit sales cost for SNP was $856 per ton, up 7% year-on-year and 6% quarter-on-quarter [2] - Unit gross profit for SNP was $127 per ton, down 28% year-on-year and 26% quarter-on-quarter [2] Iodine and Derivatives - Q2 2025 iodine and derivatives sales volume was 3,800 tons, a 7% decrease year-on-year and a 6% increase quarter-on-quarter [3] - Average realized price for iodine was $71,395 per ton, up 9% year-on-year and 1% quarter-on-quarter [3] - Unit sales cost for iodine was $33,724 per ton, up 11% year-on-year and 6% quarter-on-quarter [3] - Unit gross profit for iodine was $37,671 per ton, up 7% year-on-year but down 3% quarter-on-quarter [3] Potash - Q2 2025 potash sales volume was 85,300 tons, a 55% decrease year-on-year and a 15% decrease quarter-on-quarter [4] - Average realized price for potash was $474 per ton, up 23% year-on-year and 12% quarter-on-quarter [4] - Unit sales cost for potash was $433 per ton, up 25% year-on-year and 16% quarter-on-quarter [4] - Unit gross profit for potash was $41 per ton, up 1% year-on-year but down 15% quarter-on-quarter [4] Financial Performance - In Q2 2025, total revenue was $1.0427 billion, a 19% decrease year-on-year but a 1% increase quarter-on-quarter [6] - Sales cost was $789.1 million, down 13% year-on-year and up 8% quarter-on-quarter [6] - Gross profit was $253.6 million, down 34% year-on-year and 17% quarter-on-quarter [6] - Pre-tax profit was $147 million, down 49% year-on-year and 31% quarter-on-quarter [6][7] - Net income after tax was $88.4 million, down 59% year-on-year and 36% quarter-on-quarter [7]

Core Viewpoint - The company reported significant growth in revenue and net profit for the first half of the fiscal year, driven by high gold prices and strategic operational improvements [1][2]. Financial Performance - The company's revenue reached approximately RMB 6.973 billion, a year-on-year increase of about 50.69% [1] - Net profit was approximately RMB 1.778 billion, reflecting a year-on-year growth of about 144.58% [1] - Profit attributable to shareholders was around RMB 1.44 billion, up approximately 160.44% from the previous year [1] - Basic and diluted earnings per share for ordinary shareholders were approximately RMB 0.38, marking a year-on-year increase of about 216.67% [1] Operational Highlights - The company focused on enhancing production operations, achieving significant increases in key performance indicators [1] - A total of 10,235.63 kilograms (approximately 329,082.51 ounces) of gold was produced in the first half of the year [1] - Total profit reached approximately RMB 2.249 billion, with major indicators showing substantial growth [1] Project Development - The company accelerated infrastructure development for the Ruihai project, achieving successful trial runs for a 12,000 tons/day ore selection system [2] - Key projects such as the deep development of the Xiadian gold mine are progressing, providing strong support for continuous capacity release [2] Resource Exploration - The company established a special exploration fund exceeding RMB 100 million, focusing on key mineralization areas globally [2] - An additional 25 tons of gold metal was discovered through exploration efforts [2] - The company successfully acquired multiple key mining rights, expanding its resource reserves [2] Operational Management - The company enhanced operational management and long-term planning, implementing innovative research projects [2] - Four new provincial-level innovative small and medium-sized enterprises were recognized, and 25 awards for technological innovation were received from the China Gold Association [2] - A successful placement of 140 million shares provided solid financial support for business expansion [2] Compliance and Safety - The company invested approximately RMB 0.088 billion in safety and environmental protection initiatives [2] - High standards were met in safety audits and environmental inspections, improving compliance awareness and management levels [2]

Core Viewpoint - GaoMeng New Materials (300200) reported a revenue of 597 million yuan and a net profit of 74.48 million yuan for the first half of 2025, indicating steady progress in project construction and capacity expansion [1] Financial Performance - The company achieved an operating income of 597 million yuan in the first half of 2025 [1] - The net profit attributable to shareholders, excluding non-recurring gains and losses, was 74.48 million yuan [1] Project Development - The construction of the electronic new energy adhesive project with an annual production capacity of 46,000 tons is undergoing final adjustments and is expected to receive government approval in the second half of 2025 [1] - The second phase of the adhesive new materials project, with an annual capacity of 124,500 tons and a by-product of 4,800 tons of diethylene glycol, is progressing with various workshops scheduled for completion between August 2025 and September 2026 [1] Capacity Expansion - The completion of these projects is expected to significantly enhance the company's production capacity and diversify its product offerings [1] - The company is actively preparing for market readiness to ensure quick conversion of production into sales revenue post-launch [1]

Core Viewpoint - Jiuxing Holdings (01836) experienced a decline of over 6% following the release of its 2025 interim results, with shares trading at HKD 15.75 and a transaction volume of HKD 37.73 million [1] Financial Performance - The company reported revenue of USD 775 million, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 0.66% [1] - The profit attributable to the parent company was USD 78.63 million, a decrease of 14.48% year-on-year [1] - Basic earnings per share were 9.5 cents, and the company proposed an interim dividend of 52 HK cents per share [1] Challenges Faced - The company faced short-term challenges in profitability due to two main factors: 1. Customers accelerated orders to meet the increased demand from the European summer tourism season ahead of the Paris Olympics, resulting in a high base effect with approximately 1 million pairs of orders shipped in advance for the first half of 2024 [1] 2. Short-term operational efficiency issues related to increased production capacity in Indonesia and the Philippines, where local labor productivity has not yet reached optimal levels [1] Strategic Adjustments - To meet demand and ensure the achievement of customer objectives, the company has shifted some production to its factories in Vietnam, which has led to increased costs, including overtime expenses [1]

Core Viewpoint - Analysts expect Nvidia's Q3 performance guidance may fall short of market expectations due to significant uncertainties in the Chinese market, which could have contributed an incremental revenue of $2 billion to $3 billion [1][3]. Group 1: Market Expectations - The market generally anticipates Nvidia's Q3 revenue to be $45.92 billion, with earnings per share of $1.01 [4]. - Despite the warning, Wall Street remains optimistic, with KeyBanc raising Nvidia's target price from $190 to $215 while maintaining a "buy" rating [8]. Group 2: Supply Chain and Production - Nvidia's GPU supply and capacity are significantly improving, which is a core driver for its ongoing performance. GPU supply increased by 40% in the quarter ending July, with an expected further 20% increase by October due to the ramp-up of the B200 chip [6]. - The production efficiency of server racks is also improving, with the manufacturing yield of the GB200 racks nearing 85%. The forecast for GB200 rack shipments has been raised from 25,000 to 30,000 units for the year [7]. Group 3: Chinese Market Impact - KeyBanc's report indicates that Nvidia may temporarily exclude direct revenue from the Chinese market in its next fiscal guidance due to uncertainties surrounding semiconductor export licenses under U.S. restrictions [2].

Group 1 - Nvidia is set to release its latest earnings report next Wednesday, with the third-quarter guidance being a key focus for the market [1] - KeyBanc Capital Markets indicates that Nvidia may temporarily exclude direct revenue from the Chinese market in its next fiscal guidance due to uncertainties surrounding semiconductor export licenses [1] - If Nvidia's business in China, based on chips like H20 and RTX6000D (B40), were included, it could have generated an additional revenue of $2 billion to $3 billion [1] Group 2 - Despite short-term uncertainties in the Chinese market, Nvidia's business fundamentals remain strong, providing robust support for long-term growth [2] - KeyBanc highlights significant improvements in Nvidia's GPU supply and capacity, which are core drivers of its sustained performance [2] - Data shows a 40% increase in Nvidia's GPU supply for the quarter ending in July, with an expected further 20% growth by October due to the ramp-up of B200 chips [2] Group 3 - Wall Street maintains an optimistic outlook, with KeyBanc raising Nvidia's target price from $190 to $215 while maintaining an "overweight" rating [3] - Susquehanna analysts also see continued momentum in Nvidia's data center business, raising their target price from $180 to $210 and maintaining a "positive" rating [3] - Despite the target price increases from two Wall Street firms, Nvidia's stock price fell approximately 2.5% on Wednesday morning [3]

Core Viewpoint - Pop Mart aims for a revenue target of 30 billion yuan for the year, focusing on IP sustainability, overseas expansion, and capacity to meet demand [1] Group 1: Financial Performance - LABUBU, a top IP under Pop Mart, achieved a revenue of 4.81 billion yuan, accounting for 34.7% of total revenue, with a year-on-year growth of approximately 668.4% [3] - The revenue from plush products reached 6.14 billion yuan in the first half of the year, a year-on-year increase of 1276.2%, surpassing the revenue from figurines for the first time [3] - Overall revenue for the first half of the year was 13.9 billion yuan, with a gross profit of 9.76 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 234.4% and a gross margin increase from 64% to 70.3% [9] Group 2: Production and Supply Chain - Pop Mart's production capacity for plush products increased tenfold, with an output of approximately 30 million units in August [3] - The company is currently focused on increasing production capacity to meet high market demand, with a goal to achieve a basic level of capacity before enhancing R&D investments [4] - Automation levels in production have been raised to 50%, significantly reducing labor requirements and improving supply chain stability [4] Group 3: Market Strategy - In the first half of the year, revenue from the Chinese market was 8.28 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 135.2%, with online sales growing by 212.2% [6] - Pop Mart emphasizes a unified ecosystem across all channels, balancing multiple product lines while ensuring a consistent consumer experience [6][7] - The company is expanding its international presence, with over 40 stores in the U.S. and plans to open more in various regions, including the Middle East and South America [10] Group 4: Regional Performance - The Americas saw a revenue increase of 1142.3% to 2.26 billion yuan, with 41 physical stores [11] - The Asia-Pacific region reported a revenue of 2.85 billion yuan, growing by 257.8%, focusing on travel retail [10][11] - European revenue reached 480 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 729.2%, with a focus on iconic locations [10][11]

Financial Performance - The company reported a revenue of 1.068 billion yuan for the first half of 2025, representing a 19.16% increase compared to the same period last year [1][2] - The net profit attributable to shareholders was -52.36 million yuan, showing a 59% improvement year-on-year [2][3] - The net profit after deducting non-recurring items was -56.39 million yuan, reflecting a 56.04% increase compared to the previous year [2][3] - The basic and diluted earnings per share were both -0.10 yuan, a 60% improvement from -0.25 yuan in the same period last year [1] Operational Highlights - The sales volume of lithium hexafluorophosphate increased by 45% compared to the first half of 2024, although the average selling price decreased by 13%, leading to a 26% increase in sales revenue [1] - Despite the increase in sales volume, the lithium hexafluorophosphate business still reported a slight loss of 30.61 million yuan due to low selling prices [1] - The company’s subsidiary, New Special Chemicals, saw a 93% increase in the sales volume of sodium hypophosphite, contributing to an overall revenue growth of 59% [3] Production Capacity - The total annual production capacity for lithium hexafluorophosphate reached 37,000 tons, with subsidiaries holding capacities of 12,000 tons, 10,000 tons, and 15,000 tons respectively [3] - The company is recognized as a leading player in the lithium hexafluorophosphate industry, consistently ranking among the top three in production capacity over the past three years [3]

Core Viewpoint - Jiufeng Energy reported a decline in revenue and net profit for the first half of 2025, but maintained a stable outlook with strategic acquisitions and dividend plans [1][4]. Group 1: Financial Performance - In 1H25, Jiufeng Energy achieved revenue of 10.428 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 7.5%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 861 million yuan, down 22.2% year-on-year [1]. - The company reported a revenue of 4.944 billion yuan in Q2, a slight increase of 0.2% year-on-year but a decrease of 9.8% quarter-on-quarter, with a net profit of 355 million yuan, down 43.3% year-on-year and 29.9% quarter-on-quarter [1]. - The company plans to distribute a mid-term dividend of 0.4079 yuan per share, totaling 266 million yuan, representing a payout ratio of 31.56% [1]. Group 2: Business Segments - In the natural gas segment, Jiufeng Energy achieved a gross profit of 680 million yuan in 1H25, an increase of 5% year-on-year, with a gross margin of 14%, up 3 percentage points year-on-year [2]. - The LPG business generated a gross profit of 290 million yuan, a slight decrease of 1% year-on-year, maintaining a gross margin of 7% [2]. - The company is expanding its market presence in the chemical raw materials gas market, achieving a sales volume of 340,000 tons in 1H25, a year-on-year increase of 106% [2]. Group 3: Strategic Initiatives - Jiufeng Energy's acquisition of the Huakai LPG receiving station is expected to add 500,000 tons of processing capacity and strengthen its leading position in the South China LPG market [1][2]. - The company completed the construction of a helium project in Luzhou, Sichuan, increasing helium production capacity to 1.5 million cubic meters per year, which is expected to contribute to future earnings [3]. Group 4: Future Outlook - The company forecasts net profits attributable to shareholders of 1.732 billion yuan, 1.993 billion yuan, and 2.285 billion yuan for 2025-2027, with an expected EPS of 2.60 yuan, 2.99 yuan, and 3.43 yuan respectively, indicating a CAGR of 11% over the three years [4]. - The target price has been raised to 36.40 yuan based on a 14x PE for 2025, up from a previous target of 32.00 yuan [4].