Investment Rating - The report maintains a rating of "B" for the new materials sector, indicating a positive outlook for the industry [2]. Core Insights - The new materials sector has shown an upward trend, with the new materials index increasing by 1.37%, although it underperformed compared to the ChiNext index, which rose by 1.81% [2]. - The report highlights the implementation of "anti-involution" policies in the new energy vehicle industry, which are expected to enhance the profitability of companies within the supply chain [4]. - The forecast for new energy vehicle sales in 2025 is projected to reach 16 million units, representing a year-on-year growth of 24.26%, indicating sustained growth in the industry [4]. Market Performance - The new materials sector experienced a weekly increase, with notable performances in various sub-sectors: synthetic biology index up by 4.18%, semiconductor materials up by 0.81%, electronic chemicals up by 1.10%, biodegradable plastics up by 1.74%, industrial gases up by 3.16%, and battery chemicals up by 1.45% [2][16]. - The overall market performance for the week (July 14-18, 2025) showed the CSI 300 index rising by 1.09%, the Shanghai Composite Index by 0.69%, and the ChiNext index by 3.17% [12]. Price Tracking - The report provides a weekly price tracking of various chemical products, including amino acids, biodegradable plastics, industrial gases, and vitamins, indicating stable prices for many products with slight fluctuations [3][11]. - For instance, the price of valine is reported at 14,400 RMB/ton with a weekly increase of 0.35%, while arginine is at 24,500 RMB/ton with a decrease of 2.00% [3]. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on companies such as Jun Ding Da, Times New Materials, Prit, and Nanjing Julong, which are expected to benefit from the favorable policies and market conditions [5].