Core Viewpoint - Goldman Sachs reports that China COSCO Shipping Holdings maintains a cautiously optimistic outlook on long-term freight rates due to over 25% of existing cargo ships being over 20 years old and needing to be scrapped between 2028 and 2030 [1] Group 1: Industry Outlook - The management highlights strong growth in cargo volume, particularly on routes in Southeast Asia, Europe, and Africa [1] - There is a noted rebound in spot freight rates in October, driven by Black Friday and the anticipated tariffs on Chinese goods leading to early shipments [1] Group 2: Financial Performance - The third-quarter earnings exceeded expectations, attributed to strong freight performance, especially in Asia routes, and better cost control compared to peers [1] - Based on the performance, net profit forecasts for 2025 to 2027 have been raised by 25% to 46%, reflecting better-than-expected third-quarter earnings and delays in port fees between China and the U.S. [1] Group 3: Target Price Adjustments - The target price for H-shares has been increased from HKD 11.5 to HKD 12.5, while the target price for A-shares has been raised from CNY 14.7 to CNY 16 [1] - The rating remains at "Neutral" [1]

Group 1: Macro Liquidity - The US dollar index continued to rise, and the degree of "inversion" in the China-US interest rate spread deepened, with inflation expectations increasing [1][14] - Offshore dollar liquidity has generally loosened, while the domestic interbank funding environment remains balanced and slightly loose [1][18] Group 2: Market Trading Activity - Overall market trading activity has rebounded, with volatility in major indices, except for the Shenzhen 100, also increasing [2][25] - Trading activity in sectors such as telecommunications, electronics, electric new energy, chemicals, machinery, and real estate remains above the 80th percentile [2][25] - The volatility of major indices has mostly increased, with telecommunications and electronics remaining above the 80th historical percentile [2][31] Group 3: Institutional Research - Research activity is high in sectors such as electronics, pharmaceuticals, non-ferrous metals, food and beverage, and telecommunications, with a month-on-month increase in research intensity for pharmaceuticals, non-ferrous metals, electronics, textiles, and retail [3][43] Group 4: Analyst Forecasts - Net profit forecasts for the entire A-share market for 2025/2026 have been adjusted, with non-bank financials, non-ferrous metals, electric power, and public utilities seeing upward revisions [4][21] - The proportion of stocks with upward revisions in net profit forecasts for 2025/2026 has decreased [4][17] - The net profit forecasts for the CSI 500 index for 2025/2026 have been downgraded [4][23] Group 5: Northbound Trading Activity - Northbound trading activity has rebounded, with a net buying of A-shares overall [5][31] - In the top 10 active stocks, the buying and selling ratio in sectors such as electric new energy, telecommunications, and non-ferrous metals has increased [5][32] - For stocks with northbound holdings of less than 30 million shares, net buying was mainly in the computer, electronics, and chemicals sectors [5][33] Group 6: Margin Financing Activity - Margin financing activity has continued to slightly rebound, reaching a three-week high [6][35] - The main net buying in margin financing was in electric new energy, telecommunications, and machinery sectors [6][36] - The proportion of financing purchases in banking, media, and pharmaceuticals has increased month-on-month [6][38] Group 7: Fund Activity - The positions of actively managed equity funds have increased, with net subscriptions in ETFs overall [7][45] - Actively managed equity funds have mainly increased positions in telecommunications, non-ferrous metals, and electric new energy sectors [7][46] - New equity fund establishment scales have rebounded, with both actively and passively managed funds seeing increases [7][50]

Macro Liquidity - The US dollar index has rebounded, and the degree of "inversion" in the China-US interest rate spread has narrowed. The nominal/real interest rates of 10Y US Treasuries remained unchanged or declined, with inflation expectations rising [1][15]. - Offshore dollar liquidity has generally loosened, and the domestic interbank funding environment is balanced and slightly loose, with the term spread (10Y-1Y) narrowing [1][22]. Market Trading Activity - Overall market trading activity has continued to decline, with volatility across major indices also decreasing. More than half of the sectors still have trading activity above the 80th percentile [2][29]. - The volatility of major indices has decreased, while the volatility of the communication and electronics sectors remains above the 80th percentile [2][34]. Institutional Research - The electronic, pharmaceutical, non-ferrous metals, communication, and machinery sectors have seen high research activity, with consumer services, light industry, chemicals, steel, and non-ferrous metals sectors experiencing a month-on-month increase in research activity [3][46]. Analyst Forecasts - Analysts have continued to raise net profit forecasts for the entire A-share market for 2025/2026. The proportion of stocks with upward revisions in net profit forecasts has increased [4][52]. - The net profit forecasts for the financial, non-ferrous metals, machinery, coal, and electric new energy sectors for 2025/2026 have been raised [4][21]. - The net profit forecasts for the Shanghai 50, CSI 300, and ChiNext indices for 2025/2026 have been increased, while the CSI 500 index has seen mixed adjustments [4][23]. Northbound Trading Activity - Northbound trading activity has declined, continuing a net selling trend in A-shares. The trading volume ratio in sectors such as communication, non-ferrous metals, and banking has increased, while it has decreased in automotive, non-bank financials, and electronics [5][31]. - Northbound trading has mainly net bought in the pharmaceutical, non-ferrous metals, and electric new energy sectors, while net selling occurred in electronics, communication, and food and beverage sectors [5][33]. Margin Financing Activity - Margin financing activity has seen a slight rebound, with a net purchase of 27 billion yuan last week. The main net purchases were in the electronic, communication, and non-bank financial sectors, while net sales occurred in automotive, non-ferrous metals, and machinery sectors [6][35]. Hot Stocks Trading - The trading volume on the "Dragon and Tiger List" has continued to decline, but the total trading volume on this list as a percentage of total A-share trading has increased. Sectors such as coal, building materials, and oil and petrochemicals have a relatively high and rising proportion of trading volume on this list [7][41]. Active Equity Fund Positions - The positions of actively managed equity funds have decreased, while ETFs have seen overall net redemptions. Actively managed equity funds have mainly increased positions in communication, electronics, and computing sectors, while reducing positions in home appliances, banking, and food and beverage sectors [8][45]. - The correlation between actively managed equity funds and large/mid-cap growth and small-cap value has increased [8][48]. - New equity fund establishment has increased, with the scale of actively managed funds decreasing and passively managed funds increasing [8][50].

Macro Liquidity - The US dollar index has declined, and the degree of "inversion" in the China-US interest rate spread has narrowed. The nominal and real yields of 10Y US Treasuries have decreased or remained unchanged, driven by a decline in inflation expectations [2][13][19]. Market Trading Activity - Overall market trading activity has decreased, with the volatility of major indices showing mixed trends. The trading activity in sectors such as non-ferrous metals, electric vehicles, steel, electronics, automotive, and real estate remains above the 80th percentile [3][25]. - The volatility of major indices, including the Shanghai Composite and CSI 300, has increased, while the volatility of the ChiNext and STAR Market indices has decreased. Sectors like electronics, automotive, and chemicals have seen a rapid increase in volatility [3][31]. Analyst Predictions - Analysts have continued to raise net profit forecasts for the entire A-share market for 2025 and 2026. The proportion of stocks with upward revisions in net profit forecasts has increased across various sectors, including retail, finance, light industry, and public utilities [4][50]. - The net profit forecasts for major indices such as the CSI 300, CSI 500, and SSE 50 have been adjusted upwards for 2025 and 2026, while the ChiNext index has seen mixed adjustments [4][23][24]. Northbound Trading Activity - Northbound trading activity has decreased, with an overall net sell-off in A-shares. The trading volume ratio in sectors like non-ferrous metals, electronics, and banking has increased, while it has decreased in pharmaceuticals, machinery, and communications [5][29]. - Northbound trading has shown a net buying trend in sectors such as electronics, automotive, and electric vehicles, while net selling has occurred in computing, pharmaceuticals, and communications [5][33]. Margin Financing Activity - The activity of margin financing has dropped to its lowest point since mid-September 2025, with a net sell-off of 12.812 billion yuan. The main net buying has been in sectors like non-ferrous metals, military, and pharmaceuticals, while net selling has occurred in TMT, finance, and automotive sectors [6][35]. Fund Activity - The positions of actively managed equity funds have continued to increase, with significant net subscriptions in ETFs, primarily driven by individual investors. Active equity funds have mainly increased their positions in electronics, automotive, and media sectors, while reducing exposure in communications, finance, and real estate [6][8][52]. - The newly established equity fund scale has rebounded, with both active and passive funds seeing an increase in size. ETFs related to financials, non-ferrous metals, and electronics have been the main net buyers, while those related to communications, chemicals, and transportation have seen net selling [6][53].

Macro Liquidity - The US dollar index has declined, and the degree of "inversion" in the China-US interest rate spread has narrowed [2][13] - The nominal and real yields of 10-year US Treasuries have decreased or remained unchanged, with inflation expectations also falling [2][19] - Offshore dollar liquidity has tightened, while domestic interbank liquidity remains balanced and slightly loose [2][19] Market Trading Activity - Overall market trading activity has decreased, with the volatility of major indices showing mixed trends [3][25] - Trading heat in sectors such as non-ferrous metals, electric vehicles, steel, electronics, automotive, and real estate remains above the 80th percentile [3][25] - The volatility of the communication and electronics sectors remains above the 80th historical percentile [3][31] Analyst Predictions - Analysts have continued to raise net profit forecasts for the entire A-share market for 2025 and 2026 [4][43] - The proportion of stocks with upward revisions in net profit forecasts for 2025 and 2026 has increased [4][43] - Sectors such as retail, finance, light industry, and public utilities have seen upward revisions in net profit forecasts for 2025 and 2026 [4][43][44] Northbound Trading Activity - Northbound trading activity has decreased, with overall net selling of A-shares [5][29] - In the top 10 active stocks, the trading volume ratio for sectors like non-ferrous metals, electronics, and banking has increased [5][32] - Northbound trading has shown net buying in sectors such as electronics, automotive, and electric vehicles, while net selling occurred in computing, pharmaceuticals, and communications [5][33] Margin Financing Activity - Margin financing activity has dropped to its lowest point since mid-September 2025 [6][35] - The main net buying in margin financing has been in sectors like non-ferrous metals, military, and pharmaceuticals [6][38] - The proportion of financing purchases in sectors such as oil and petrochemicals, steel, and public utilities has increased [6][38] Fund Activity - The positions of actively managed equity funds have continued to rise, with net subscriptions in ETFs persisting [8][45] - Actively managed equity funds have mainly increased positions in sectors like electronics, automotive, and media [8][46] - New fund establishment has seen a rebound, with both actively and passively managed funds experiencing growth [8][50]

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]

Core Insights - Goldman Sachs has raised its net profit forecasts for China Taiping from 2025 to 2027 by 9% to 16% [1] - The forecast for book value has been increased by 1% to 3% [1] - The new business value (VONB) forecast has been adjusted upward by 9% to 13% [1] Financial Performance - The increase in net profit forecasts is primarily attributed to improved profitability of core subsidiaries [1] - The upward adjustment in VONB forecasts is due to enhanced profit margins resulting from product repricing [1] Ratings and Price Target - Despite the upward revisions, Goldman Sachs maintains a "Sell" rating on China Taiping [1] - The target price has been raised from HKD 11.8 to HKD 12.6 [1]

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]