Market Performance - On the last trading day before the holiday, the Shanghai Composite Index experienced a slight decline of 0.23%, closing at 3279.03 points, while the Shenzhen Component Index rose by 0.51% to 9899.82 points, and the ChiNext Index increased by 0.83% to 1948.03 points. The North Stock 50 Index saw a significant rise of 2.96% [1] - The total trading volume across the Shanghai, Shenzhen, and North exchanges reached 119.33 billion yuan, an increase of over 150 billion yuan compared to the previous day [1] - Sectors such as insurance, electricity, banking, and liquor saw collective declines, while automotive, home appliances, and semiconductor sectors experienced gains [1] Investment Opportunities - Guohai Securities anticipates a structural market in May following the tariff impacts in April, suggesting that small-cap growth and technology sectors may outperform, with a focus on computer, media, and military industries [1] - The Ministry of Transport reported a 5.8% year-on-year increase in cross-regional personnel flow during the first three days of the May Day holiday, indicating strong travel demand [2] - The service consumption sector is expected to receive policy support, with recommendations to focus on the service sector for investment [2] Aviation Sector Outlook - The National Cultural and Tourism Administration predicts domestic tourism during the May Day holiday could exceed 350 million trips, a year-on-year increase of over 15% [3] - The aviation sector is expected to perform well, with historical high utilization rates and a projected average ticket price decline of no more than 5% during the holiday [3] Water Price Reform - Guangzhou's water price reform will take effect on June 1, with residential water prices increasing by 29% and non-residential prices by 27%, aimed at alleviating cost pressures on water supply companies [4] - The reform is expected to catalyze similar adjustments in other cities, improving the long-term returns of the domestic water supply industry [4] Data Infrastructure Investment - The National Data Bureau announced increased central government funding for long-term data infrastructure projects, aiming to enhance the national data infrastructure framework [7] Satellite Communication Regulations - New regulations for direct satellite service management will take effect on June 1, 2025, promoting the integration of satellite communication with ground mobile communication and encouraging applications in various fields [8] Retail and Consumption Trends - During the May Day holiday, key retail and catering enterprises reported a 6.3% year-on-year increase in sales, with significant growth in the automotive and home appliance sectors [9] - The sales of home appliances, automobiles, and communication equipment saw year-on-year increases of 15.5%, 13.7%, and 10.5%, respectively [9] Gold Investment Demand - The World Gold Council reported a 1% year-on-year increase in global gold demand in Q1 2025, with investment demand surging by 170% to 552 tons, the highest quarterly level since Q1 2022 [10] M&A Activity - Midea Group announced the successful acquisition of Teka Group, which is expected to enhance Teka's global competitiveness and support its market position in Europe and Latin America [13]

Industry Summary - The National Internet Information Office and other government bodies have issued regulations for satellite direct connection services, effective from June 1, 2025, to support the integration of satellite communication with ground mobile communication [1] - The satellite direct connection market is identified as a core area for space-ground integrated communication, with a projected market size of $66.8 billion over the next decade according to NSR [1] - The market is expected to experience growth driven by the scale effect of over 1 billion smartphones shipped annually and the demand for emergency rescue and marine communication, leading to increased penetration of satellite communication modules into mid-range devices [1] - The satellite direct connection market is transitioning from "technology validation" to "scale application," with emergency communication, IoT, and consumer scenarios expected to see early growth [1] - The market is anticipated to become a trillion-dollar blue ocean, reshaping the global communication landscape due to declining costs, standardization, and policy support over the next ten years [1] Company Summary - Tianyin Electromechanical's subsidiary, Tianyin Star, specializes in stellar sensors, holding a competitive position in the domestic commercial satellite market [2] - Huali Chuantong has developed a comprehensive industry chain for satellite communication, offering a full range of satellite application products and solutions based on its self-developed core chip technology [2]