Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the report is that Huadong Securities has given a "buy" rating to Conch Cement (600585.SH) with a latest price of 24.33 yuan [1] - The reasons for the rating include a decrease in cement clinker volume but an increase in price, leading to improved profitability despite revenue pressure [1] - There is an expectation for an improved supply-demand balance in the second half of the year, which may lead to a price recovery [1]