Macro Liquidity - The US dollar index continued to decline, and the degree of "inversion" in the China-US interest rate spread has narrowed [1][13] - Both nominal and real yields on 10-year US Treasuries have decreased, indicating a slight decline in inflation expectations [1][13] - Offshore dollar liquidity has become more accommodative, while the domestic interbank funding situation has remained balanced, initially tightening and then loosening [1][20] Market Trading Activity - Overall market trading activity has continued to decline, with major index volatility also decreasing [2][27] - Trading activity in sectors such as consumer services, retail, chemicals, electric power, light industry, and real estate remains above the 80th percentile [2][27] - Most industry volatility remains below the 80th percentile, with notable increases in volatility for sectors like real estate, electronics, and transportation [2][33][37] Institutional Research - Research interest is highest in sectors such as electronics, pharmaceuticals, communications, non-ferrous metals, and computers, with a rising interest in machinery, chemicals, food and beverage, light industry, and electric power [3][45] Analyst Forecasts - Analysts have continued to lower net profit forecasts for the entire A-share market for 2025/2026 [4][52] - Net profit forecasts for sectors including real estate, building materials, electric power and utilities, and banking have been raised for 2025/2026 [4][52] - The net profit forecasts for the ChiNext Index have been lowered, while those for the CSI 500, SSE 50, and CSI 300 have been adjusted up or down [4][52] Northbound Trading Activity - Northbound trading activity has decreased, continuing a trend of net selling [5][31] - In the top 10 active stocks, the buy-sell ratio for sectors like electronics, communications, and electric power has increased, while it has decreased in finance, food and beverage, and automotive sectors [5][32] - Northbound trading has shown net buying in sectors such as electronics, agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and construction, while net selling has occurred in computers, communications, and chemicals [5][33] Margin Financing Activity - Margin financing activity has rapidly increased, reaching the highest point since "924" [6][35] - The main net buying in margin financing has been in sectors like electronics, electric power, and non-ferrous metals, with significant increases in financing buy-in ratios for coal, home appliances, and consumer services [6][38] - Margin financing has shown net buying across various styles of stocks, including large, mid, and small-cap growth and value stocks [6][39] Active Equity Fund Positions - Active equity funds have seen a decrease in positions, while ETFs have continued to experience net subscriptions [7][45] - Active equity funds have primarily increased positions in sectors such as communications, computers, and real estate, while reducing positions in pharmaceuticals, media, and machinery [7][46] - The correlation between active equity funds and mid-cap growth/value has increased, indicating a shift in investment strategy [7][48]

高盛在分析中国太平的业绩后，上调了其2025至2027年净利润预测9%至16%，账面价值预测1%至3%， 以及新业务价值(VONB)预测9%至13%。净利润预测上调主要得益于核心子公司盈利改善，VONB预测 上调则源于产品重新定价带来的利润率提升。尽管预测有所上调，高盛维持了对中国太平的"沽售"评 级，但将目标价从11.8港元上调至12.6港元。 ...

Core Viewpoint - 361 Degrees' performance in the first half of the year was slightly below expectations, raising concerns about its store opening plans, offline sales growth, and inventory days, despite management's confirmation of the fiscal year 2025 guidance [1] Financial Performance - 招银国际 maintains a "Buy" rating for 361 Degrees, raising the target price from HKD 5.97 to HKD 7.09, based on a projected price-to-earnings ratio of 11 times for fiscal year 2025 [1] - The company’s retail sales growth in the first half of the year outperformed its peers, contributing to the positive outlook despite the concerns [1] Risks and Concerns - There are risks associated with the store opening plans and ongoing pressure on offline sales per store, attributed to weak foot traffic and intensified competition [1] - An increase in inventory days has been noted, which could lead to expanded retail discounts or necessitate additional provisions in the future if the situation persists [1] Profit Forecast Adjustments - 招银国际 has revised its net profit forecasts for 361 Degrees for fiscal years 2025 to 2027 down by 3%, 5%, and 6% respectively, reflecting a slowdown in offline sales growth, a deceleration in store expansion, and weaker operational expense control [1]

Core Viewpoint - Morgan Stanley has revised down its net profit forecasts for Cathay Pacific for 2025 to 2027 by 7%, 5%, and 7% respectively, primarily due to a reduction in passenger yield forecasts, partially offset by improvements in cost control [1] Group 1: Financial Performance - The downward revision in net profit forecasts reflects a decrease in passenger yield expectations [1] - Capital expenditure forecasts have been increased [1] Group 2: Market Conditions - If demand for routes to Japan and Thailand recovers better than expected, it could support yield performance and lead to a more positive outlook [1] - The outlook for US-China trade is a variable that may impact cargo business momentum [1] Group 3: Cost Considerations - Fuel costs account for approximately 30% of Cathay Pacific's total costs, making oil price trends a significant observation indicator [1] Group 4: Rating and Target Price - In light of operational uncertainties, Morgan Stanley maintains a "market perform" rating for Cathay Pacific, with a target price reduced from HKD 12.1 to HKD 10.8 [1] - A 7% dividend yield may help limit downside risks [1]

Core Viewpoint - Citigroup predicts that PetroChina's net profit for Q2 2025 will decline by approximately 18% quarter-on-quarter and 8% year-on-year, reaching around 38.5 billion RMB, primarily due to falling crude oil prices [1] Group 1: Company Performance - PetroChina's projected net profit for Q2 2025 is approximately 38.5 billion RMB, reflecting an 8% year-on-year decrease [1] - In contrast, Sinopec's preliminary earnings for the first half of 2025 are estimated to be between 20.1 billion and 21.6 billion RMB, indicating a quarter-on-quarter decline of 45% to 56% and a year-on-year decrease of 58% to 67% [1] Group 2: Investment Outlook - Citigroup maintains its "Buy" rating for PetroChina and sets a target price of 8.2 HKD [1] - Despite the projected decline in profits, PetroChina remains the preferred choice among Chinese oil and gas stocks according to Citigroup [1]

Group 1: Macro Liquidity - The US dollar index has declined again, and the degree of "inversion" in the China-US interest rate spread has narrowed [1][11] - The nominal and real interest rates of 10Y US Treasury bonds have both decreased, indicating a rise in inflation expectations [1][11] - Offshore dollar liquidity has marginally eased, while the domestic interbank funding situation has shown a pattern of first easing and then tightening [1][16] Group 2: Market Trading Activity - Overall market trading activity has continued to rise, with most industry trading heat above the 80th percentile [2][21] - The volatility of major indices has increased, with most industry volatilities remaining below the 40th historical percentile [2][27] - Market liquidity indicators have slightly declined, with liquidity metrics across various sectors remaining below the 40th historical percentile [2][32] Group 3: Institutional Research and Analyst Predictions - Research heat is high in sectors such as electronics, computers, retail, telecommunications, and pharmaceuticals, while real estate and non-bank sectors have seen a rise in research heat [3][39] - Analysts have simultaneously lowered the net profit forecasts for the entire A-share market for 2025/2026, with an increase in the proportion of stocks with upward revisions in net profit forecasts [4][46] - Specific sectors such as non-ferrous metals, light industry, steel, and utilities have seen upward adjustments in their 2025/2026 net profit forecasts [4][4][21] Group 4: Northbound Trading Activity - Northbound trading activity has rebounded, with overall net purchases of A-shares [5][31] - Based on the top 10 active stocks, the ratio of buying and selling amounts in sectors like non-ferrous metals, pharmaceuticals, and electric new energy has increased [5][32] - Northbound funds primarily net bought sectors such as chemicals, non-ferrous metals, and pharmaceuticals, while net selling occurred in computers and telecommunications [5][33] Group 5: Margin Financing Activity - Margin financing activity has continued to rise, reaching a year-to-date high, with net purchases mainly in machinery, non-ferrous metals, and pharmaceuticals [6][35] - The proportion of financing purchases in real estate, consumer services, and utilities has increased [6][38] - Margin financing has net bought across various styles of stocks [6][39] Group 6: Fund Activity - Active equity funds have slightly reduced their positions, while ETFs have seen overall net subscriptions [8][45] - Active equity funds have mainly increased positions in sectors like computers, electronics, and banks, while reducing in pharmaceuticals and retail [8][46] - New equity fund establishment has significantly increased, with a notable rise in the scale of passive funds [8][50]

Group 1: Macro Liquidity - The US dollar index has declined again, and the degree of "inversion" in the China-US interest rate spread has narrowed, with inflation expectations continuing to rise [1][11][14] - Offshore dollar liquidity has marginally eased, while the domestic interbank funding situation has shown a pattern of first easing and then tightening [1][14] Group 2: Market Trading Activity - Overall market trading activity has continued to rise, with most industry trading heat above the 80th percentile [2][20] - The volatility of major indices has also increased, with most industry volatilities below the 40th historical percentile [2][26] Group 3: Institutional Research - The electronic, computer, retail, communication, and pharmaceutical sectors have seen high research activity, while real estate and non-bank sectors have also experienced a rise in research heat [3][36] Group 4: Analyst Forecasts - Analysts have simultaneously lowered the net profit forecasts for the entire A-share market for 2025/2026, while increasing forecasts for sectors such as non-ferrous metals, light industry, steel, and utilities [4][19] - The net profit forecasts for the CSI 500 index for 2025/2026 have been raised, while those for the CSI 300, SSE 50, and ChiNext have been lowered [4][23] Group 5: Northbound Trading Activity - Northbound trading activity has rebounded, with overall net purchases of A-shares, particularly in sectors like non-ferrous metals, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals [4][31] - The ratio of buy/sell amounts for the top 10 active stocks has increased in sectors such as non-ferrous metals and pharmaceuticals [4][32] Group 6: Margin Financing Activity - Margin financing activity has continued to rise, reaching a year-to-date high, with significant net purchases in sectors like machinery, non-ferrous metals, and pharmaceuticals [6][10] - The proportion of financing purchases in real estate, consumer services, and utilities has increased [6][38] Group 7: Fund Activity - Active equity funds have slightly reduced their positions, primarily increasing allocations in sectors like computers, electronics, and banks [5][45] - ETFs have seen overall net subscriptions, particularly in sectors such as construction, steel, and chemicals, while electronic, pharmaceutical, and banking sectors have experienced net redemptions [5][53]

Core Viewpoint - The company experienced a significant decline in performance due to a one-time provision for expected credit losses of HKD 498 million, leading to a year-on-year drop in net profit by 29.9% in FY2025 [1] Group 1: Financial Performance - In FY2025, the company reported revenue of HKD 11.656 billion, a decrease of 9.4% year-on-year, and a net profit of HKD 1.075 billion, down 29.9% year-on-year [1] - The one-time provision for other receivables resulted in an expected credit loss of HKD 498 million, significantly impacting the company's year-on-year performance [1] Group 2: Business Segments - In the water supply segment, urban water supply revenue was HKD 7.498 billion, a decrease of 9.4%, while the segment profit was HKD 2.493 billion, an increase of 0.1% [2] - The operating income in the water supply segment grew by 6.5% to HKD 3.526 billion, while construction services declined by 27.9% to HKD 2.833 billion [2] - In the direct drinking water business, operating services increased by 7.2% to HKD 315 million, but construction services fell by 82.8% to HKD 220 million [2] Group 3: Cash Flow and Dividends - A turning point in free cash flow is expected in FY2025, with capital expenditures dropping to approximately HKD 3.4 billion from a historical high of HKD 5.3 billion in FY2024 [3] - The total dividend for FY2025 is maintained at HKD 457 million, consistent with FY2024, with a dividend payout ratio of 42.53% [3] - With the continuous improvement in free cash flow, there is significant potential for an increase in dividends [3]

Macro Liquidity - The US dollar index continued to decline, and the degree of "inversion" in the China-US interest rate spread deepened. Both nominal and real yields on 10-year US Treasuries rose, indicating a rebound in inflation expectations [1][6] - Offshore dollar liquidity has marginally tightened, while the domestic interbank funding situation remained overall balanced, with a slight widening of the yield spread between 10-year and 1-year bonds [1][6] Market Trading Activity - Overall market trading heat has decreased, with most major indices experiencing a decline in volatility. Sectors such as light industry, military industry, textile and apparel, chemicals, retail, machinery, computers, pharmaceuticals, steel, and telecommunications are all above the 80th percentile in trading heat [2][6] - The liquidity indicators in the market have also receded, with the non-ferrous metals sector's liquidity indicators above the 50th historical percentile [2][11] Analyst Forecasts - Analysts have adjusted the net profit forecasts for the entire A-share market for 2025/2026, with sectors such as steel, retail, machinery, electric power, media, non-ferrous metals, and utilities seeing upward revisions [2][4] - The proportion of stocks with upward revisions in net profit forecasts for 2025/2026 has increased, while the proportion of stocks with downward revisions has decreased [4][16] - The net profit forecasts for the ChiNext Index and the SSE 50 have been raised, while those for the CSI 300 have been lowered. The CSI 500's forecasts have seen mixed adjustments [4][16] Northbound Trading - Northbound trading activity has decreased, with an overall net sell-off of A-shares. The average daily trading volume for northbound trading has also declined [3][5] - Northbound funds have primarily net bought sectors such as electric power and utilities, and electronics, while net selling occurred in sectors like computers, media, food and beverage, agriculture, and home appliances [3][5] Margin Financing - Margin financing activity has slightly decreased but remains at a high point since late March 2025. The net buying in margin financing was 12.607 billion yuan, with significant net purchases in sectors like electronics, military, chemicals, and electric power [4][6] - The proportion of financing purchases in sectors such as non-ferrous metals, real estate, telecommunications, and military has increased, with non-ferrous metals and telecommunications above the 50th historical percentile [4][8] Fund Activity - The positions of actively managed equity funds have decreased, with overall net redemptions in ETFs, primarily from institutional ETFs. Active equity funds have increased positions in sectors like military, telecommunications, computers, and pharmaceuticals, while reducing positions in agriculture, retail, and consumer services [4][8] - Newly established equity funds have seen a significant decline in scale, with both active and passive equity fund sizes decreasing [4][8]