Core Insights - The Hong Kong IPO market raised HKD 107.1 billion in the first half of 2025, a sevenfold increase compared to the same period last year, making it the highest globally and the second highest in nearly a decade [1] - A total of 44 new stocks were listed in Hong Kong during the first half of 2025, marking a 47% increase from the first half of 2024, with the main board dominated by retail, consumer goods, and services [1] - The outlook for the second half of 2025 remains positive, with over 200 companies having submitted applications to list in Hong Kong, spanning various industries including traditional sectors and new economy sectors [1][2] Market Trends - The Hong Kong IPO market is experiencing a significant growth trend, supported by high liquidity in the banking system, which provides favorable conditions for companies to list and raise funds [2] - The market is becoming an important platform for Chinese companies to expand their business and raise capital, with many large enterprises listed on A-shares planning to split their Chinese operations to list in Hong Kong [2] - The anticipated influx of policy support and ample liquidity is expected to lead to the most active fundraising wave in nearly four years for the Hong Kong new stock market [2]

收入可观，个人在职场上的发展快，行业一直在快速地变化和发展的刺激感，总有新的东西冒出来带来 新的增长，再加上一点点（不用多）对自己做的产品的喜欢或者假装的喜欢。 但过去的两年多时间，我们都能感受到的变化是，值得尝试的新的方向减少，想象力匮乏，为数不多的 新方向的尝试成本非常大，必须集团作战，原有的方向竞争越来越激烈，利润率越来越低。这个行业越 来越缺少惊喜和变化，变得越来越"确定"了。 换句话说，变得越来越像其他的我们所谓的传统行业了。 于是我猜每个人，都会或早或晚，与刚从业时那个没有想清楚的问题不期而遇。 你究竟为什么想要做互联网/游戏？ 简单的经历介绍： 腾讯五年，从校招到P10带团队。外企Manager两年。目前（2023年9月）创业三个半月。 一、为什么这个时候从大厂离开？ 一个不那么准确但最能概括的原因是："不想做传统行业"。 "新兴行业"和"传统行业"只是一个相对的指代。包括我自己在内，很多和我年龄相近的人最初进入游 戏/互联网行业的时候其实没有，或者说不需要想清楚究竟为什么要做这个行业。因为在大概过去七八 年的时间里，这是一个"不会错的选择"： 是为了高收入，高频变化，高增速，还是只是因为喜欢？ ...

Market Overview - The A-share market exhibited significant structural differentiation from April 14 to April 18, with major indices showing mixed performance. The Shanghai Composite Index rose by 1.19%, while the Shenzhen Index and the ChiNext Index fell by 0.54% and 0.64%, respectively [1] - The market sentiment was influenced by a shift in investment style, with funds moving from high-volatility technology sectors to traditional industries with stable cash flows. Blue-chip and high-dividend strategies performed well, while growth sectors continued to decline [1] Industry Performance - Concerns over supply chain disruptions led to a slowdown in economic recovery, affecting sectors such as industrials, consumer discretionary, healthcare, and information technology, with the latter experiencing the largest decline, though not exceeding 0.8% [1] - Real estate, telecommunications services, and utilities showed relatively strong performance, with real estate rising by 3.47% [1] Fund Issuance and Performance - A total of 25 funds were issued last week, including 17 equity funds, 7 bond funds, and 1 fund of funds (FOF), with a total issuance of 20.476 billion units [2][18] - The total index for Chinese funds increased by 0.02%, while the ordinary equity fund index decreased by 0.08%, and the mixed equity fund index fell by 0.04% [2] Global Asset Review - Global asset prices showed mixed performance, with U.S. indices under pressure, while European markets strengthened. The Dow Jones and Nasdaq indices fell by over 2%, while major Asian indices rose by over 2% [4] - In commodities, the energy sector led gains, while industrial metals showed mixed results. Gold prices rose nearly 3% due to increased risk aversion, reaching over $3,300 per ounce [4] Domestic Bond Market - The bond market remained stable, with the 10-year government bond futures rising by 0.04% and the 30-year futures increasing by 0.03%. Domestic long-term interest rates remained at historical lows [16]