Investment Rating - The investment rating for the industry is maintained at "Buy" [3] Core Insights - The report highlights a recovery process for the CXO sector, driven by a rebound in global healthcare investment and the potential of AI in drug development [6][9][10] - The FDA has granted priority review status to a potential "first-in-class" small molecule for cancer treatment, indicating significant advancements in the pharmaceutical pipeline [3][43] Market Performance Review - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3379.11, up 0.97%, while the Shenzhen 300 Index rose by 1.00% [1] - The pharmaceutical industry index increased by 0.96%, ranking 8th among 31 primary industry indices [1] - Weekly performance of various segments within the pharmaceutical industry showed mixed results, with traditional Chinese medicine down by 2.30% and medical services up by 6.87% [1] CXO Recovery Process - Global healthcare investment is showing signs of recovery, with 2024 global pharmaceutical investment amounting to $57.747 billion, a slight decline of 1% year-on-year, significantly narrowing from a 34% drop in 2023 [7][22] - Domestic investment in the pharmaceutical sector for 2024 is projected at 517.97 billion yuan, also reflecting a narrowing decline [7][22] - The failure of the 2024 Biodefense Act to pass is expected to alleviate valuation pressures on CXO companies [8][28] AI Empowerment in Drug Development - The rise of artificial intelligence is transforming drug development, addressing challenges such as long development cycles and high costs [9][29] - Companies that achieve breakthroughs in AI applications within the CXO sector are likely to gain competitive advantages in future drug development [9][29] Industry News - The RuiPath pathology model, developed by Huawei and Ruijin Hospital, aims to enhance diagnostic accuracy and efficiency in pathology [2][43] - Chimerix's dordaviprone has received FDA priority review, marking a significant milestone for potential cancer therapies [3][43]