Market Overview - On August 5, the Hong Kong stock market saw a rebound, with net inflows from southbound funds reaching approximately HKD 23.426 billion, the highest single-day net purchase since April 9[9] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3617.60, up 0.96% for the day and 6.17% year-to-date[3] - The Hang Seng Index closed at 24902.53, up 0.68% for the day and 24.26% year-to-date[3] Sector Performance - The paper industry showed strong performance, with Chenming Paper rising nearly 15% and Nine Dragons Paper increasing over 7% due to a fourth round of price hikes since July[9] - Biopharmaceutical stocks surged, with Junshi Biosciences up over 33%, following the establishment of a new pricing mechanism for newly listed drugs by the National Healthcare Security Administration[9] - Gaming stocks generally rose, with Kwan Hung Holdings increasing nearly 8%, as Macau's July gaming revenue reached MOP 22.125 billion, a 19% year-on-year increase[9] Economic Indicators - The U.S. stock market saw declines, with the Dow Jones down 0.14% and the S&P 500 down 0.49%, amid concerns over economic conditions and weak service sector data[9] - The ISM reported that the U.S. services PMI for July was 50.1, below expectations, indicating near stagnation in growth[9][10] Company Highlights - Palantir's stock rose 7.85%, reaching a market cap of over USD 400 billion after reporting quarterly revenue exceeding USD 1 billion, a 48% year-on-year increase[13] - AMD's stock fell 1.40% after reporting Q2 revenue of USD 7.69 billion, a 32% year-on-year increase, but net profit decreased by 31%[13] Future Outlook - Analysts predict that the Nikkei 225 index could reach 45,000 points by the end of the year, driven by improved corporate earnings outlooks and foreign capital inflows[9]