Group 1: Market Overview - The Hang Seng Index closed slightly up by 4 points or 0.02%, after fluctuating throughout the day, with a high of 25,999 and a low of 25,692 [3][4] - The total market turnover was 245.136 billion, with a net inflow of 15.992 billion from northbound trading [3] - Among 88 blue-chip stocks, 55 saw an increase, while technology stocks continued to show weakness [4] Group 2: Economic Indicators - Hong Kong's inflation rate for October was reported at 1.2%, slightly higher than September's 1.1%, aligning with expectations [7] - The basic inflation rate, excluding government relief measures, remained at 1% [7] - The government indicated that overall inflation is expected to remain mild in the short term due to controlled price pressures [7] Group 3: Corporate News - Sanofi plans to spin off its subsidiary, Mandai, for independent listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, aiming to enhance growth positioning for both entities [11] - Xinyi Energy announced the sale of a 51% stake in a photovoltaic power plant in Tianjin for 515 million RMB, with proceeds allocated for general operational funds [13] - Amax Holdings intends to acquire the Parisian Macao hotel for 1.75 billion HKD, with part of the funds used to repay bank loans [14]