Market Overview - In 2025, global stock markets experienced a broad rally, with emerging markets significantly outperforming developed markets. The MSCI Emerging Markets Index rose by 31%, while the MSCI Developed Markets Index increased by 19%. US stocks lagged behind globally [4][10] - The technology sector led the market, driven by the AI wave, followed by cyclical stocks, while energy and consumer sectors underperformed due to weak global demand [4][10] Core Themes - The three key investment themes for 2026 that will impact global and A-share markets are: 1. Continued liquidity easing globally, providing funding support for market investments 2. Sustained AI investment as a core driver for the technology sector 3. A potential recovery in global manufacturing, boosting high-end manufacturing sectors [15][16] A-share Market Analysis - The bull market is expected to continue, with the Shanghai Composite Index surpassing 4000 points. Valuations are not in bubble territory, and as long as earnings materialize and liquidity narratives remain unchanged, the market trend is likely to persist [28] - Focus on three main directions for industry selection: "AI + manufacturing overseas + related raw materials." Traditional industry allocations are shifting from high dividend yields to high free cash flow assets [28][39] Industry Insights - The AI investment trend is expected to continue, supported by industry, funding, and policy factors. Despite a shift from infrastructure competition to application value realization, demand for computational power will persist [21][22] - Global manufacturing is anticipated to maintain a recovery trend, aided by liquidity support from interest rate cuts and a restructuring of supply chains in response to security concerns [23][24] Investment Strategy - The focus is shifting from high dividend assets to high free cash flow assets, as the market environment changes. High free cash flow companies can provide both safety through dividends and growth through capital expenditures in key sectors like AI and manufacturing [48][49] - Growth-oriented stocks, particularly in the ChiNext board, are expected to outperform value stocks like the CSI 300, driven by strong earnings growth and favorable liquidity conditions [56][66] International Market Outlook - The Hong Kong stock market is projected to experience a slow bull run, with the Hang Seng Index potentially rising to 29,000 points, driven by earnings recovery and liquidity easing [71] - The US stock market is expected to see slower growth, with high valuations and strong earnings providing key support, but entering a phase of fragile balance with increased volatility [76]