Core Viewpoint - HSBC has downgraded Intel's stock rating from "Hold" to "Reduce," citing that the recent stock price revaluation is "unsustainable" [1] Group 1: Stock Performance and Analyst Insights - Intel's stock price has increased by 55% since the announcement of three major transactions in August [1] - The three transactions include a $2 billion strategic investment from SoftBank, $11.1 billion in funding from the U.S. government for a 9.9% stake, and a $5 billion investment from NVIDIA for approximately 4% equity [1] - Despite raising the target price from $21.25 to $24, the downgrade reflects long-term concerns about Intel's sustainable recovery [1] Group 2: Operational Challenges - Intel's wafer foundry business is identified as the largest burden on the company's financial performance, with ongoing execution issues [2] - The cancellation of the 18A process for external customers and the questionable commercial viability of the 14A process due to a lack of external customer orders are highlighted [2] - Potential collaboration with TSMC could reshape the foundry business landscape, but such cooperation is unlikely to materialize in the short term due to TSMC's strategic focus on the U.S. market [2]

Core Viewpoint - Goldman Sachs has raised its earnings per share forecast for NetEase-S (09999) by 2-3% for 2025-2027, citing stronger game revenue growth and higher profit margins from the "Fantasy Westward Journey" series [1] Group 1: Financial Performance - The target price for NetEase has been increased to HKD 252 [1] - NetEase's stock price has risen by 74% year-to-date and increased by 19% following the release of its Q2 earnings, outperforming the Chinese internet sector [1] Group 2: Future Outlook - Goldman Sachs anticipates that NetEase will deliver solid performance in the second half of 2025, driven by strong results from classic games [1] - For 2026, the company is expected to benefit from two upcoming potential blockbuster games and success in overseas markets, which may lead to a revaluation of its stock price [1]