Investment Rating - The report maintains a positive outlook on the North Exchange, suggesting that investors should seize the opportunity to allocate resources in this sector, particularly focusing on high-performing and high-dividend stocks [1]. Core Insights - The North Exchange demonstrated strong performance during the reporting period, with a closing market capitalization of 689.13 billion yuan on February 28, 2025. Out of 264 stocks, 198 experienced price increases, while 65 saw declines. The North Exchange 50 index rose by 6.2%, outperforming the ChiNext by approximately 8.2 percentage points [1][16]. - The report highlights the robust growth in the humanoid robot sector, with notable stocks such as Wanda Bearing and Springlight Pharmaceutical Equipment showing significant price increases. The report also notes a rotation in sectors including AI applications, semiconductors, solid-state batteries, and consumer concepts [1][20]. - As of February 28, 2025, 172 out of 264 companies reported positive revenue growth year-on-year, while 122 companies reported positive net profit growth. The median year-on-year revenue growth rate for the North Exchange companies was 5.6%, while the median net profit growth rate was -7.4% [1][31]. Summary by Sections Market Overview - The North Exchange's overall performance was strong, with a market capitalization of 689.13 billion yuan and a trading volume of 3,335.01 billion yuan during the reporting period. The average market capitalization of companies was 26.1 billion yuan, with a turnover rate of 89.3% [5][11]. - The North Exchange's PE (TTM) median was reported at 40.4 times, indicating a high valuation level historically [11][12]. New Listings and Project Updates - No new stocks were listed on the North Exchange during the reporting period. However, there are six companies updating their listing project review dynamics, with one company registered and four under inquiry [27][28]. Notable Stocks - The top five gainers included Wanda Bearing, which surged by 184.5%, and Springlight Pharmaceutical Equipment, which increased by 78.2%. Conversely, the top five decliners included Jinhai Medical, which fell by 24.6% [20][25]. - The report indicates that the rising stocks are primarily concentrated in the machinery and automotive sectors, with many having high PE ratios exceeding 50 times [24][25].