Group 1 - Heavy machinery stocks in Hong Kong continued to rise, with China National Heavy Duty Truck Corporation (中国重汽) surging by 14% to reach a new historical high [1] - The China Construction Machinery Industry Association reported that in January 2026, a total of 18,708 excavators were sold, representing a year-on-year increase of 49.5%, with domestic sales at 8,723 units (up 61.4%) and exports at 9,985 units (up 40.5%) [1] - The strong sales data exceeded market expectations, indicating a clear improvement in the fundamentals of the industry, which served as a core catalyst for the sector's rise [1] Group 2 - In January 2026, China National Heavy Duty Truck Corporation exported over 16,000 heavy trucks, marking another historical high after surpassing 15,000 units for the first time in September of the previous year [1] - Dongguan Securities noted that the strong excavator sales in January were partly due to the impact of the Spring Festival holiday, and the year-on-year decline in domestic sales was significantly narrowed compared to the same period last year, reflecting signs of recovery in domestic demand for construction machinery [1]

Group 1 - The heavy machinery stocks in Hong Kong continue to rise, with China National Heavy Duty Truck Corporation (中国重汽) surging by 14% to reach a new historical high, while other companies like Sany International (三一国际) and Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co., Ltd. (中联重科) also saw significant gains [1] - According to the China Construction Machinery Industry Association, in January 2026, a total of 18,708 excavators were sold, representing a year-on-year increase of 49.5%. Domestic sales reached 8,723 units, up 61.4%, while exports totaled 9,985 units, increasing by 40.5% [1] - The strong sales data for excavators in January exceeded market expectations, indicating a clear improvement in the fundamentals of the industry, driven by both domestic and international demand [1] Group 2 - Dongguan Securities noted that the sales of excavators in January marked a strong start to the year, with the increase in domestic sales primarily attributed to the disruptions caused by the Spring Festival holiday [1] - The domestic sales decline compared to the previous year has significantly narrowed, reflecting signs of recovery in domestic demand for construction machinery [1] - In January, China National Heavy Duty Truck Corporation's heavy truck export sales exceeded 16,000 units, marking another historical high after surpassing 15,000 units in September of the previous year [1]