Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is positive, indicating a favorable outlook for the sector, with a recommendation for key stocks based on their performance and valuation [33]. Core Insights - The report highlights that the North Exchange 50 Index experienced a slight increase of 0.41% during the week of July 7 to July 11, 2025, closing at 1420.81 points, while the average market capitalization of the A-share constituents is 3.113 billion [6][12]. - The report identifies that 66.04% of the stocks listed on the North Exchange rose during the same period, with a notable increase in the number of rising stocks compared to the previous week [17]. - Key sectors that performed well include social services, construction decoration, and building materials, with respective increases of 19.50%, 9.19%, and 7.67% [18]. Summary by Sections North Exchange Market Overview - As of July 11, 2025, the North Exchange A-share market consists of 268 stocks, with an average market capitalization of 3.113 billion. The North Exchange 50 Index showed a weekly increase of 0.41% [12]. - The trading volume decreased, with an average daily turnover of 21.552 billion, down 22.98% from the previous week [21]. Stock Performance - In the week from July 7 to July 11, 2025, 177 stocks increased in value, while 88 stocks decreased, indicating a positive market sentiment with a significant rise in the number of gaining stocks [17]. - The top-performing sectors were social services, construction decoration, and building materials, while the worst-performing sectors included oil and petrochemicals, food and beverages, and beauty care [18]. New Stock Updates - No new stocks were listed on the North Exchange during the week, but one company, North Mine Testing, passed the review for listing [26][27]. Key Companies and Earnings Forecast - The report emphasizes several key companies with their respective earnings per share (EPS) and price-to-earnings (PE) ratios, recommending "buy" for Tongli Co. and Wuxin Tunnel Equipment, and "hold" for Kaide Quartz and Hualing Co. [7].

Investment Rating - The report suggests a focus on undervalued downstream brands or OEM industries with low expectations and dividend attributes, indicating a positive investment outlook for these sectors [2]. Core Insights - The report emphasizes the need to identify high-potential companies that can generate quality profits, particularly in the new consumption sector, as the market approaches the mid-year reporting season [2]. - It highlights the importance of focusing on companies with strong brand power and those that can benefit from the ongoing expansion of the overseas market, particularly in the context of the new consumption narrative [2][20]. - The report also notes that various sectors, such as light manufacturing, textiles, and home appliances, are showing signs of stabilization or growth, suggesting potential investment opportunities [3][5][25]. Summary by Relevant Sections Light Manufacturing - New tobacco products are expected to grow steadily, with a clear expansion trend in the overseas vaping market and a positive outlook for the HNB industry [3][20]. - The home furnishings sector is stabilizing, with a focus on companies that can demonstrate resilience and growth potential [3][20]. - The paper industry is entering a demand peak in Q3, with significant price recovery potential [3][21]. - The toy industry continues to expand, with strong performance from leading companies like Pop Mart [3][21]. Textiles and Apparel - The apparel sector is experiencing weak consumer demand, but there are opportunities in unique and differentiated brands, especially in new retail formats [3][23]. - The export market faces uncertainties due to potential tariffs, which could impact pricing and demand [3][23]. Beauty and Personal Care - The beauty sector is advised to focus on leading companies with strong mid-year performance and those with significant potential for price recovery [3][24]. Home Appliances - Skyworth's acquisition of Philips' North American business is expected to enhance its market presence and product offerings in high-end segments [3][25]. - The TV market is experiencing price declines, but demand is anticipated to recover in Q3 [3][25][26]. Retail and Social Services - The retail sector is under pressure, but there are signs of improvement in certain areas, such as instant retail and dining services [3][27][28]. - The report notes that the tourism and restaurant sectors are maintaining high levels of activity, indicating a positive trend [3][27]. Overall Market Trends - The report suggests that the new consumption narrative is gaining traction, with a focus on companies that can deliver high-quality profits and those that are well-positioned for growth in the evolving market landscape [2][8].

- The Hang Seng Technology Index has risen by 18.52% since its low in April 2025[3][13][15] - Public fund real-time holdings have significantly increased in 2025, based on a complex process involving fund net value, disclosed holdings, and research behavior[4][17] - ETF funds tracking the Hang Seng Technology Index have seen a net inflow of over 20 billion yuan in 2025[4][17][18] - Southbound funds have seen the highest net inflows in Alibaba-W, Meituan-W, and Li Auto-W[5][19][22] - Xiaomi Group-W, Meituan-W, and Trip.com Group-S have received the highest attention from Snowball influencers since June 15[5][23][24] - Major funds have bought the most in BYD Co., Xiaomi Group-W, and SMIC since June 15[5][26][27]

Market Overview - The Shanghai Composite Index increased by 0.36% as of the morning close, with a trading volume of 783.11 million shares and a transaction amount of 934.47 billion yuan, a decrease of 3.50% compared to the previous trading day [1] Industry Performance - Real estate, banking, and oil & petrochemicals sectors showed the highest gains, with increases of 1.53%, 1.42%, and 1.23% respectively [1] - The automotive, defense, and electronics sectors experienced the largest declines, with decreases of 0.93%, 0.92%, and 0.76% respectively [2] Leading Stocks - In the real estate sector, Yuhua Development led with a gain of 9.94% [1] - In the banking sector, Minsheng Bank rose by 5.12% [1] - In the oil & petrochemicals sector, *ST Xinchao increased by 5.08% [1] - In the steel sector, Jinling Mining surged by 10.02% [1] - In the non-bank financial sector, Nanhua Futures also rose by 10.02% [1] - In the pharmaceutical sector, Qianyuan Pharmaceutical saw a significant increase of 19.98% [1] Sector Summary - The real estate sector had a transaction amount of 117.03 billion yuan, up 26.74% from the previous day [1] - The banking sector recorded a transaction amount of 266.82 billion yuan, up 36.61% [1] - The oil & petrochemicals sector had a transaction amount of 80.95 billion yuan, up 36.47% [1] - The automotive sector had a transaction amount of 389.36 billion yuan, down 16.50% [2] - The defense sector recorded a transaction amount of 316.85 billion yuan, down 23.79% [2] - The electronics sector had a transaction amount of 1,036.63 billion yuan, down 10.88% [2]

Market Overview - The market experienced a pullback after reaching a high, with the Shanghai Composite Index losing the 3500-point mark, closing at 3493.05, down 0.13% [1][3] - The Shenzhen Component Index closed at 10581.80, down 0.06%, while the ChiNext Index saw a slight increase of 0.16% to 2184.67 [1][3] Sector Performance - The top-performing sectors included Media (1.35%), Agriculture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, and Fishery (0.65%), and Retail (0.48%) [2] - Conversely, the worst-performing sectors were Non-ferrous Metals (-2.26%), Basic Chemicals (-0.85%), and Electronics (-0.82%) [2] Future Outlook - The report indicates a cautious outlook for the market, with a focus on the impact of new tariffs on global trade starting August 1 [5] - The domestic economy is expected to remain stable, with the CPI showing a slight increase of 0.1% in June, ending a four-month decline [5] - The central bank's assessment of the economy has shifted from "steady progress" to "showing a positive trend" [5] Policy Insights - The National Development and Reform Commission highlighted that China's economic output is projected to reach around 140 trillion yuan this year, following significant growth during the 14th Five-Year Plan [4] - The report notes ongoing government efforts to address issues of low-price competition and overcapacity in various industries [4]

Market Performance - On July 9, 2025, the North Exchange 50 index decreased by 0.75%, closing at 1410.36 points[3] - The overall trading volume on the North Exchange was 22.444 billion yuan, with a turnover rate of 4.28%[3] - Compared to the previous week, the average daily trading volume decreased from 27.983 billion yuan[3] Industry Trends - The most significant gainers were in the social services sector (+14.3%), construction decoration (+3.1%), media (+2.3%), and beauty care (+0.6%)[3] - The largest declines were seen in transportation (-3.7%), computer (-2.5%), petroleum and petrochemicals (-2.4%), and communications (-2.2%)[3] Stock Performance - Among 268 listed companies, 46 rose, 4 remained flat, and 218 fell[3] - The top performer was Guoyi Bidding, which increased by 29.97%, followed by Kairun Intelligent Control (+7.66%) and Zhongfang Biao (+7.35%)[3] Valuation Metrics - The overall valuation of the North Exchange was 50.21 times earnings, which is higher than the ChiNext (36.30) but lower than the Sci-Tech Innovation Board (53.00)[3] - The highest average P/E ratio was in the electronics sector at 199.3 times, followed by computers (141.4 times) and agriculture (118.8 times)[3] Risk Factors - Risks include lower-than-expected policy support, insufficient technological innovation, intensified market competition, and market volatility[3]

Group 1 - As of the end of Q2 2025, the total market value of northbound funds reached 2.29 trillion yuan, an increase of over 2% compared to the end of Q1, with the number of shares held reaching 123.51 billion, a growth of over 3% [1] - Northbound funds showed a significant structural adjustment in industry allocation, with over 20 industries seeing an increase in holdings, accounting for more than 60% of the 31 industries tracked [3] - The social services industry has been continuously favored by northbound funds for three consecutive quarters, indicating sustained foreign interest in this sector [3] Group 2 - The retail trade industry saw the most significant increase, with a 28.69% rise in the number of shares held and a market value increase of over 45%, reaching 19.75 billion yuan [3] - The defense and military industry also received notable attention, with a 12.5% increase in holdings, and its index leading the market with over a 15% rise in Q2 [3] - In contrast, the oil and petrochemical, textile and apparel, electronics, and home appliances industries experienced a decline in holdings of over 10% [3] Group 3 - Over 1,500 individual stocks saw an increase in holdings by northbound funds, reflecting a clear value orientation [4] - The top ten stocks held by northbound funds include Ningde Times, Kweichow Moutai, and Midea Group, with holdings in Ningde Times exceeding 150 billion yuan and Kweichow Moutai over 100 billion yuan [4] - Notable increases in holdings were observed in Huaming Equipment, Rongchang Biology, and Huayou Cobalt, with Huaming Equipment's latest holding ratio at 17.45%, reflecting a more than 6 percentage point increase [4]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the industry, with a focus on new consumption sectors such as beauty care, IP derivatives, and gold jewelry [5][32]. Core Insights - The beauty care sector saw significant activity, with Douyin's beauty category GMV exceeding 20 billion yuan in June, where skincare accounted for 66.4% and color cosmetics for 33.6% [3][24]. - Notable companies like MINISO achieved over 100 million yuan in sales within nine months of opening their global flagship store [4][29]. - The report highlights the performance of key companies, with projected net profits for Xiaoshangpin City expected to be between 1.63 billion to 1.7 billion yuan, marking a year-on-year increase of 12.57% to 17.40% [30]. Market Performance - During the week of June 30 to July 4, 2025, the retail trade, social services, and beauty care sectors experienced declines of 0.16%, 0.74%, and 0.55% respectively, ranking 27th, 17th, and 29th among 31 primary industries [14][18]. - The report notes that the education, professional chain, and trade sectors saw the highest gains, with increases of 7.47%, 7.42%, and 5.2% respectively [2][14]. Key Industry Events and News - The report discusses various industry events, including the approval of a topical finasteride spray by NMPA, marking it as the first and only approved product for male androgenetic alopecia [3][24]. - L'Oréal announced the acquisition of the professional hair care brand Color Wow, valued at approximately 10 billion yuan [3][26]. - The report also mentions the performance of companies like Huaxi Biological, which reported significant revenue declines for its brands in 2024 [31]. Investment Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on companies such as Shangmei Co., Juzhi Biological, Marubi Biological, and others within the beauty care sector [5][32].

Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly state an investment rating for the industry, but it suggests a focus on leading companies in the air conditioning and maternal and infant sectors due to current market conditions and policy support [3][4]. Core Insights - Extreme high temperatures in Europe have significantly increased demand for air conditioning units, with a notable rise in exports from China to Europe, indicating a robust market opportunity [4]. - The recent push for pro-natalist policies across various provinces in China is expected to enhance the investment value in maternal and infant-related industries, as these policies aim to alleviate the financial burden of raising children [4]. - The report highlights the importance of monitoring the duration and intensity of extreme weather conditions, as well as the performance of leading companies in terms of order growth and earnings realization [4]. Summary by Sections Market Weekly Review - The consumer sector showed mixed performance, with home appliances and textiles leading the gains, while sectors like beauty care and retail experienced declines [4]. - Notable stock performances included significant gains for companies like Huashanghuan (+11.71%) and Feiyada (+21.56%), while stocks like Xinshunda (-9.13%) and Jinsong New Materials (-21.72%) faced substantial losses [4]. Industry News and Key Company Announcements - The report discusses various industry news, including regulatory responses to illegal medical beauty training and significant corporate acquisitions aimed at diversifying product offerings in the pet food market [16][18]. - Companies like San Zhi Song Shu and Guo Quan announced substantial investments in supply chain improvements and new production bases, indicating a strategic focus on enhancing operational capabilities [20][21].

- Model Name: Hong Kong Stock Selection 20 Portfolio; Model Construction Idea: The model selects the top 20 stocks with the highest scores based on four types of factors (technical, capital, fundamental, and analyst expectations) from the Hong Kong Stock Connect sample stocks and constructs an equal-weighted portfolio at the end of each month; Model Construction Process: The model uses the Hong Kong Composite Index (HKD) (930930.CSI) as the benchmark. The specific construction process involves selecting the top 20 stocks with the highest scores based on the four types of factors and constructing an equal-weighted portfolio at the end of each month[3][37][39]; Model Evaluation: The model has shown excellent performance in the Hong Kong Stock Connect sample stocks[37] - Factor Name: Technical Factors; Factor Construction Idea: Technical factors are constructed based on the price and volume data of stocks; Factor Construction Process: The specific construction process involves calculating various technical indicators such as moving averages, relative strength index (RSI), and moving average convergence divergence (MACD) to evaluate the stock's price trend and momentum[37][38]; Factor Evaluation: Technical factors have shown good performance in the Hong Kong Stock Connect sample stocks[37] - Factor Name: Capital Factors; Factor Construction Idea: Capital factors are constructed based on the capital flow data of stocks; Factor Construction Process: The specific construction process involves calculating the net capital inflow and outflow of stocks to evaluate the stock's capital flow trend[37][38]; Factor Evaluation: Capital factors have shown good performance in the Hong Kong Stock Connect sample stocks[37] - Factor Name: Fundamental Factors; Factor Construction Idea: Fundamental factors are constructed based on the financial data of stocks; Factor Construction Process: The specific construction process involves calculating various financial ratios such as price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio, return on equity (ROE), and total market value to evaluate the stock's financial health and valuation[37][38]; Factor Evaluation: Fundamental factors have shown good performance in the Hong Kong Stock Connect sample stocks[37] - Factor Name: Analyst Expectation Factors; Factor Construction Idea: Analyst expectation factors are constructed based on the analyst ratings and target prices of stocks; Factor Construction Process: The specific construction process involves collecting and analyzing the analyst ratings and target prices of stocks to evaluate the stock's future performance expectations[37][38]; Factor Evaluation: Analyst expectation factors have shown good performance in the Hong Kong Stock Connect sample stocks[37] Model Backtest Results - Hong Kong Stock Selection 20 Portfolio, Annualized Excess Return: 13.3%, Excess Return Volatility Ratio: 1.0[4][40][41] Factor Backtest Results - Southbound Capital, Average Return: 25.7%[32][36] - Foreign Capital, Average Return: 13.5%[32][36] - Domestic Capital, Average Return: 14.0%[32][36] - Hong Kong Capital and Others, Average Return: 10.2%[32][36]