12月18日，摩根士丹利发表报告，将苹果的目标价由305美元上调至315美元，看好其在2026年具备可观 的成长机会，列入2026年科技硬件类股首选之一。 在人工智能与云端相关支出方面，该行认为，即便基础设施价格存在上行风险，苹果在云端需求上仍可 维持相对稳定。不过，随着存储器(RAM)成本大幅上扬，物料成本(BOM)压力恐成为产业共同挑战。该 行也指出，目前并未将人工智能视为苹果短期内的主要变现引擎。尽管相关布局方向正面，但尚未看到 明确的产品或服务营收爆发点。 产品动能方面，大摩看好iPhone 17周期的表现，指出该系列受惠于延长至五年的换机周期，加上核心 功能升级，以及电信商补贴与旧机换新方案改善，有助支撑销量表现。展望2027年，该行预期，苹果在 2026会计年度结束时，市面上仍将约有5.5亿台iPhone无法升级至 Apple Intelligence，随着新版Siri与第 三方大型语言模型支援逐步到位，后续升级需求可望延续。 本文源自：格隆汇 ...

相关事件 大行评级丨大摩：上调苹果目标价至315美元，列入2026年科技硬件类股首选之一 杰富瑞：将苹果目标 价上调至283.36美元 摩根士丹利发表报告，将苹果的目标价由305美元上调至315美元，看好其在2026年具备可观的成长机 会，列入2026年科技硬件类股首选之一。 在人工智能与云端相关支出方面，该行认为，即便基础设施价格存在上行风险，苹果在云端需求上仍可 维持相对稳定。不过，随着存储器(RAM)成本大幅上扬，物料成本(BOM)压力恐成为产业共同挑战。该 行也指出，目前并未将人工智能视为苹果短期内的主要变现引擎。尽管相关布局方向正面，但尚未看到 明确的产品或服务营收爆发点。 产品动能方面，大摩看好iPhone 17周期的表现，指出该系列受惠于延长至五年的换机周期，加上核心 功能升级，以及电信商补贴与旧机换新方案改善，有助支撑销量表现。展望2027年，该行预期，苹果在 2026会计年度结束时，市面上仍将约有5.5亿台iPhone无法升级至 Apple Intelligence，随着新版Siri与第 三方大型语言模型支援逐步到位，后续升级需求可望延续。 ...

Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that DBS Bank remains optimistic about alternative asset investments, particularly in the gold market, setting a target price of $3,765 per ounce for gold in Q4 2024 [1] - Global central banks have significantly increased their gold purchases over the past three years, surpassing the total of the previous decade, yet the proportion of gold in official reserves remains below historical averages [1] - As of July 4, global central banks net purchased 20 tons of gold in May, and China's official gold reserves increased by 70,000 ounces by the end of June [1] Group 2 - The current global trade uncertainty has led to a revision of GDP forecasts, with the Atlanta Fed's prediction shifting from approximately -3% to +3% within three months [2] - DBS Bank has downgraded the rating of developed market government bonds to neutral due to concerns over fiscal outlooks and persistent inflation [2] - In the stock market, DBS Bank is optimistic about European equities and sees investment value in Asian markets (excluding Japan), which have a lower price-to-earnings ratio compared to developed markets [2]

Core Insights - ESR Group has made significant progress in its transformation strategy, focusing on logistics real estate, data centers, and infrastructure to achieve sustainable growth [3][4] - The company aims to optimize its balance sheet and streamline operations through the "One ESR" initiative, enhancing overall business resilience [3][4] - As of the end of 2024, ESR's total assets under management related to management fee income reached $71.4 billion, with approximately 60% coming from new economy businesses [3][4] Financial Performance - ESR raised $5.4 billion in funding in 2024, demonstrating investor confidence in a challenging financing environment, with over 75% of the total financing coming from core business contributions [3][4] - The company successfully broadened its investor base, raising $2.3 billion from new investors, accounting for 42% of the total fundraising [3][4] Asset Management and Sales - ESR completed over $1 billion in asset joint sales, including seed assets injected into the newly listed ESR C-REIT, with an additional $2.7 billion in assets earmarked for future sales [3][4] Market Position and Growth Strategy - ESR maintains one of the largest development project reserves in the Asia-Pacific region, valued at approximately $11.4 billion, enabling strategic space and investment solutions in large-scale logistics and data centers [4][5] - The company is accelerating its data center strategy, including the completion of the ESR Cosmosquare OS1 data center and a joint venture with CloudHQ [4][6] Operational Highlights - ESR's new economy asset portfolio has a rental occupancy rate of 87%, supported by the stabilization of large assets across multiple markets [5] - The weighted average rental growth rate increased to 12.6%, with Australia, New Zealand, and South Korea experiencing strong rental growth rates of approximately 26% and 27.9% respectively [5] Infrastructure Development - ESR has initiated 375 MW of construction projects in its data center business, with the first completed asset, OS1, part of a strategy to provide over 2 GW of secured land and power pipelines [6] - The company is actively building an infrastructure platform to offer investment solutions supported by assets, companies, or platform equity, focusing on decarbonization, data transmission, and supply chain efficiency [6] Long-term Vision - In the context of digital and low-carbon transformation, ESR's strategy in logistics real estate, data centers, and infrastructure lays the foundation for sustainable growth [7] - The company is committed to creating long-term sustainable value by strengthening its financial position, expanding its capital partner base, and reinvesting capital into growth opportunities [7]