Core Viewpoint - Guardian Pharmacy Services (GRDN) is expected to report a year-over-year increase in earnings driven by higher revenues, with the consensus outlook being crucial for assessing the company's earnings picture [1][3]. Earnings Expectations - The upcoming earnings report is anticipated to show quarterly earnings of $0.24 per share, reflecting a +112% change year-over-year, and revenues are projected to be $353.95 million, up 12.6% from the previous year [3]. - The earnings report is scheduled for November 10, and stock movement may depend on whether the actual results exceed or fall short of these expectations [2]. Estimate Revisions - The consensus EPS estimate has been revised 2.04% lower in the last 30 days, indicating a reassessment by analysts regarding the company's earnings prospects [4][12]. - The Most Accurate Estimate for Guardian Pharmacy is lower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate, resulting in an Earnings ESP of -2.82%, suggesting a bearish outlook from analysts [12]. Earnings Surprise History - In the last reported quarter, Guardian Pharmacy was expected to post earnings of $0.22 per share but delivered $0.23, resulting in a surprise of +4.55% [13]. - Over the past four quarters, the company has beaten consensus EPS estimates two times [14]. Industry Comparison - Nektar Therapeutics (NKTR), another player in the Zacks Medical - Drugs industry, is expected to report a loss of $2.85 per share, indicating a year-over-year change of -5.6%, with revenues expected to decline by 56.1% [18][19]. - Nektar's consensus EPS estimate has been revised 2.6% higher recently, and it has a positive Earnings ESP of +18.72%, combined with a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy), indicating a likely earnings beat [19][20].

Core Viewpoint - Momentum investing focuses on following a stock's recent price trends, aiming to buy high and sell higher, with the expectation that established trends will continue [1] Company Overview: Amylyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (AMLX) - AMLX currently holds a Momentum Style Score of A, indicating strong potential for momentum investing [3] - The company has a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy), suggesting it is positioned for outperformance in the market [4] Performance Metrics - Over the past week, AMLX shares increased by 4.84%, while the Zacks Medical - Drugs industry remained flat [6] - In the last quarter, AMLX shares rose by 78.21%, and over the past year, they increased by 192.04%, significantly outperforming the S&P 500, which rose by 6.22% and 17.55% respectively [7] - The average 20-day trading volume for AMLX is 2,035,068 shares, indicating strong trading activity [8] Earnings Outlook - In the past two months, two earnings estimates for AMLX have been revised upwards, with the consensus estimate improving from -$1.71 to -$1.58 [10] - For the next fiscal year, two estimates have also moved upwards, with no downward revisions during the same period [10] Conclusion - Given the strong performance metrics and positive earnings outlook, AMLX is identified as a promising momentum pick with a Momentum Score of A and a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy) [12]

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the announcement of the "2025 Global Top Ten Engineering Achievements," showcasing significant engineering innovations that have been completed in the last five years and have a global impact [3][5]. Group 1: Overview of the Achievements - The "2025 Global Top Ten Engineering Achievements" includes antibody-drug conjugates, Blackwell GPU architecture, DeepSeek open-source large language model, full ocean depth manned submersible, high-performance carbon fiber composites, humanoid robots, Perseverance Mars rover, Euclid space telescope, South-to-North Water Diversion Middle Route Project, and the Taklamakan Desert Locking Project [5][28]. Group 2: Detailed Descriptions of Selected Achievements - The Perseverance Mars rover, which landed on Mars on February 19, 2021, utilizes advanced technologies for autonomous navigation and sample collection, marking a significant step in the exploration of extraterrestrial life [7]. - The Euclid space telescope, launched on July 1, 2023, is designed to explore dark matter and dark energy, providing crucial insights into the early universe and cosmic evolution [9]. - The full ocean depth manned submersible "Limiting Factor" reached the Mariana Trench's Challenger Deep, demonstrating advancements in deep-sea exploration technology [12]. - The South-to-North Water Diversion Middle Route Project, operational since August 25, 2022, is a major cross-basin water diversion project in China, optimizing water resource allocation and promoting ecological restoration [14]. - The Taklamakan Desert Locking Project, completed on November 28, 2024, aims to combat desertification and protect surrounding ecosystems through innovative engineering solutions [17]. Group 3: Technological Innovations - The Blackwell GPU architecture, released in March 2024, significantly enhances AI computational efficiency and energy efficiency, supporting the training and inference of trillion-parameter models [19]. - The DeepSeek open-source large language model, launched between December 2024 and January 2025, aims to democratize AI technology and accelerate its integration across various industries [21]. - High-performance carbon fiber composites are revolutionizing manufacturing with their lightweight and high-strength properties, impacting sectors such as aerospace and renewable energy [28]. Group 4: Characteristics of the Achievements - The achievements reflect advanced technological levels and significant breakthroughs in engineering, showcasing innovations that push the boundaries of current capabilities [28]. - They demonstrate systemic innovation through technology integration and resource collaboration, as seen in the Perseverance rover and humanoid robots [28]. - The projects highlight the potential to drive new industries and economic growth, particularly in materials science and AI applications [29].

Industry News - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, along with other departments, announced adjustments to the technical requirements for tax exemptions on new energy vehicles, raising the pure electric range threshold for plug-in hybrid vehicles to 100 km from the previous 43 km [4][6] - The Shanghai branch of China Securities and the Shanghai Stock Exchange are promoting the optimization of online issuance for ETFs, including new services for converting subscription interest into fund shares [6] - The price of spot silver has historically surpassed $50 per ounce for the first time, previously peaking at $49.79 per ounce in April 2011 [6] - The National Medical Insurance Administration and the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine have issued a notice to pilot disease-based payment for traditional Chinese medicine in about 15 provinces or cities [6] - The Zhejiang Provincial Construction Department and other five departments have released guidelines to build a diversified housing security system, focusing on solving housing issues for the most vulnerable groups [6] - Chongqing has introduced innovative measures to support improved housing consumption, including increasing the proportion of housing vouchers for resettlement [6] Company News - Jiuzong Fund announced that its actual controller, Guan Jinsheng, passed away due to sudden illness on October 7, 2025 [9] - Muyuan Foods has raised its forecast for the number of piglets to be sold in 2025 to a range of 12 million to 14.5 million [10] - WuXi AppTec announced the sale of 30.3 million shares of WuXi AppTec, which is expected to increase its net profit by 4.351 billion yuan after tax for the fiscal year 2025 [11] - NewEase announced a preliminary transfer price of 328.00 yuan per share for its inquiry [12] - Poly Developments announced that Poly Southern plans to transfer 4.512 billion shares to Poly Group, changing its controlling shareholder to Poly Group [15] - Qianli Technology reported a 976% year-on-year increase in new energy vehicle production in September, totaling 4,282 units [14] - Guangdong Mingzhu announced a projected net profit increase of 858% to 1071% for the first three quarters [17] - Yongzhen Co. signed a strategic cooperation agreement with BYD to collaborate on energy storage projects [17] - Guangda Special Materials reported a projected net profit increase of approximately 214% for the first three quarters, with profitability from offshore wind power casting projects [17]

Group 1: US Market Performance - The three major US stock indices closed mixed, with the Nasdaq rising by 1.12% and the S&P 500 increasing by 0.58%, both reaching new closing highs, while the Dow Jones remained nearly flat [4] - Notable tech stocks saw significant gains, with AMD rising over 11% and achieving a three-day cumulative increase of 43%, marking its best three-day performance in nine years [4] - The Nasdaq China Golden Dragon Index rose by 0.87%, with most Chinese concept stocks also experiencing gains, including NIO up over 4% and New Oriental up over 3% [4] Group 2: Federal Reserve Insights - The Federal Reserve's meeting minutes indicated that most officials believe further easing of policies may be appropriate this year, with an emphasis on the upward risks to inflation expectations [4] - Officials noted that recent inflation levels remain high but are expected to gradually return to target levels [4] Group 3: Commodity Prices - Spot gold prices increased by 1.41%, reaching $4040.42 per ounce, with an intraday high of $4059.31, marking a new historical peak [4] - WTI crude oil prices rose by 0.92%, closing at $62.30 per barrel, while Brent crude oil increased by 0.9% to $66.04 per barrel [4] Group 4: European Market Performance - All three major European stock indices closed higher, with Germany's DAX up by 0.87%, France's CAC40 rising by 1.07%, and the UK's FTSE 100 increasing by 0.69% [5] Group 5: Chinese Real Estate Market - In Shenzhen, the number of second-hand residential transactions from September 6 to October 6 increased by 32.63% year-on-year, indicating a significant recovery in the real estate market following new policies [6] Group 6: Automotive Industry Performance - BYD reported a 5.52% year-on-year decline in September sales of new energy vehicles, totaling 396,300 units [11] - SAIC Motor's sales reached approximately 440,000 vehicles in September, marking a 40.4% year-on-year increase, with new energy vehicle sales nearing 190,000 units, up 46.5% [12] Group 7: Mining Sector Developments - Sichuan Gold announced it successfully acquired exploration rights for a gold mine in Xinjiang, which is located in a significant mineral-rich area, potentially enhancing the company's future performance [13][14] Group 8: Corporate Developments - Nobility Healthcare's subsidiary signed a licensing agreement with Zenas BioPharma, involving a total transaction value exceeding $2 billion, which is expected to expand the company's market share and business scope [18][19] - Hainan Huatie's major shareholder decided to terminate a share reduction plan and instead plans to increase holdings in the company by investing between 30 million to 50 million yuan [16] Group 9: International News Impact - The US Senate failed to pass two bipartisan funding bills, resulting in the continued shutdown of the federal government [8] - The US federal budget deficit for the fiscal year 2025 is projected to be $1.8 trillion, a decrease of $80 billion from the previous year [8]

Company Overview - Galectin Therapeutics Inc. (GALT) currently holds a Momentum Style Score of B, indicating potential for strong performance in the momentum investing strategy [3][12] - The company has a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy), which is associated with a strong track record of outperformance in the market [4][12] Price Performance - Over the past week, GALT shares have increased by 7.48%, while the Zacks Medical - Drugs industry remained flat during the same period [6] - In a longer time frame, GALT's monthly price change is 57.98%, significantly outperforming the industry's 1.35% [6] - Over the past quarter, GALT shares have risen by 80.55%, and over the last year, they have increased by 119.19%, compared to the S&P 500's gains of 9.68% and 20%, respectively [7] Trading Volume - GALT's average 20-day trading volume is 251,038 shares, which serves as a useful baseline for price-to-volume analysis [8] Earnings Outlook - In the past two months, one earnings estimate for GALT has moved higher, while none have moved lower, resulting in an increase in the consensus estimate from -$0.67 to -$0.49 [10] - For the next fiscal year, one estimate has also moved upwards with no downward revisions during the same period [10]

Group 1 - WeChat platform is implementing explicit and implicit labeling for AI-generated content to enhance transparency and credibility for users [2] - Meta is temporarily adjusting its AI chatbot policies for teenagers to avoid generating responses related to self-harm and inappropriate emotional dialogues [6] - The classic iPhone/iPad management tool "91 Assistant" will cease all services on September 28 due to business adjustments and product iteration needs [6][7] Group 2 - Baidu's acquisition of 91 Wireless for $1.9 billion in 2013 aimed to enhance its app distribution platform, but the mobile gaming business faced challenges leading to its sale in 2017 [8][9] - Xiaomi Auto added 18 new stores in August and plans to open 32 more in September, expanding its presence across 105 cities [20] - Hesai Technology has passed the Hong Kong Stock Exchange hearing and plans to go public, with projected revenues of RMB 12.03 billion, RMB 18.77 billion, and RMB 20.77 billion for 2022, 2023, and 2024 respectively [23] Group 3 - The total box office for Chinese films in 2025 exceeded RMB 40 billion, with domestic box office reaching RMB 39.23 billion and over 909 million viewers [28] - The new national standard for electric bicycles will be implemented in September, regulating maximum speed and weight to enhance safety [28] - The first half of 2025 saw Country Garden report a net loss of RMB 6.521 billion, representing 9.37% of its net assets as of June 30, 2025 [22]

Market Outlook - The Hong Kong stock market is cautiously optimistic, currently in an upward trend with a solid support level[2] - Southbound capital inflows have increased, indicating potential for higher positions in the future[2] - The market is focusing on dividends and seeking growth sectors, with some southbound funds increasing their allocation to internet technology stocks[2] Federal Reserve and Interest Rate Expectations - The market has significantly raised expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut, contributing to stock market rebounds, although these expectations may fluctuate[2] - The upcoming Jackson Hole global central bank meeting could increase market volatility if Fed Chair Powell signals a hawkish stance[2] - Current inflation data shows a moderate trend, with August CPI rising 2.5% year-on-year, aligning with expectations, and PPI increasing 3.3% year-on-year, the largest rise in three years[5] Economic Indicators and Trends - The U.S. economy is not in a recession, with stable wage growth supporting consumption and nominal growth[10] - Global stock ETF inflows accelerated to $29.547 billion, with the U.S. leading at $22.66 billion, while emerging markets, particularly China, saw significant outflows[11] - The S&P 500 index has shown a market breadth increase to 62%, indicating a positive sentiment shift[7] Sector Performance - The healthcare sector led gains in the Hong Kong market, with the Hang Seng Tech Index rising 2.1% and the Hang Seng Index up 2.7%[7] - In the U.S., the financial, industrial, and healthcare sectors saw the highest net inflows in stock ETFs, while communication and technology sectors experienced outflows[11] Risks and Considerations - Potential risks include a rapid U.S. economic downturn, unexpected Fed policy changes, and geopolitical tensions[12] - The market remains sensitive to macroeconomic data, with any slowdown likely to amplify stock market volatility[7]

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The listing of platinum and palladium futures and options meets the hard - demand of China's platinum and palladium industry, and is significant for the futures market to serve China's green development strategy and improve the global pricing mechanism of platinum and palladium [2]. - The price curves of platinum and palladium reflect the comprehensive game of automobile technology iteration, supply shocks, and macro - sentiment. The future price difference between them depends on fuel cell penetration, mine supply recovery speed, and the expansion rhythm of the recycling system [66][71]. - Gold acts as a "ballast stone" in asset allocation, while platinum is a high - elasticity gaming chip for the automotive industry and hydrogen economy [74]. Summary According to the Directory 1. Platinum and Palladium Concept and Industry Chain Overview - **Concept and Characteristics** - Platinum is a silver - white, high - density, ductile, and chemically stable precious metal with high melting and boiling points, excellent catalytic performance, and strong corrosion resistance. It is used in electronics, automotive catalysts, jewelry, etc. [6][10] - Palladium is also a platinum - group metal, with lower density than platinum, excellent ductility, and chemical stability. It has unique strong hydrogen - absorption ability and is mainly used in automotive catalysts (especially for gasoline vehicles), electronics, etc. [11][14] - **Industry Chain Characteristics** - Supply: Platinum has an Russia - South Africa duopoly supply pattern, while palladium is dominated by South Africa. Platinum mining has high costs due to deep - mining, while palladium is a by - product of nickel mining with lower costs [20]. - Demand: Platinum has rigid jewelry demand in the Asian market, so its demand elasticity is low. Palladium has no substitutes in automotive catalysts, so its demand elasticity is high [20]. - Pain Points: The industry chain faces problems such as single - origin supply risk, low demand elasticity for platinum in jewelry, and high demand elasticity and low secondary - supply recovery rate for palladium [20]. - **Industry Chain Structure** - Upstream: It is mainly the supply of primary minerals from South Africa, Russia, etc. The key challenges include high - cost mining, ESG risks, and geopolitical issues [23]. - Mid - stream: It involves refining and processing, using complex hydrometallurgy. Core participants include mining giants' refineries, professional refiners, traders, and banks [25]. - Downstream: It is the manufacturing and distribution of products, with applications in automotive catalysts, jewelry, MLCCs, etc. Key manufacturers come from different industries [27]. - Recycling: Secondary supply mainly comes from waste automotive catalysts, electronic waste, etc., accounting for about 25% of platinum supply and 30% of palladium supply [34]. 2. Platinum and Palladium Supply - Demand Conditions - **Supply - side Factors** - Mineral Supply: It is highly concentrated in South Africa and Russia. Supply is affected by factors such as the COVID - 19 pandemic, power crises, and geopolitical issues, leading to significant fluctuations [37]. - Recycling Supply: It accounts for an increasing proportion, buffering supply - side fluctuations. However, the recycling volume is affected by precious - metal price fluctuations [38]. - **Demand - side Factors** - Automotive Catalysts: Palladium is the core material for gasoline - vehicle exhaust catalysts, accounting for 84% of global palladium demand in 2023. Platinum is mainly used in diesel - vehicle catalysts, with a 45% demand share in 2023. There is a substitution effect between them, but short - term substitution is limited [42]. - Industrial and Investment Demand: China is the largest platinum - demand country, using it for jewelry, chemical catalysts, and the hydrogen - energy industry. Europe is the largest palladium - demand country, with strong demand in the automotive industry. Emerging fields such as hydrogen fuel cells and 5G electronics are long - term demand growth points [43]. - **Inventory - side Factors** - Global platinum and palladium reserves have shown a trend of "first decline, then rise, and then stability" in the past 30 years. The sharp increase in 2024 is due to resource re - evaluation and large - scale resource upgrades in South Africa and Zimbabwe [48]. - **Import - Export Factors** - China's platinum - group metal resources are scarce, and the industry depends on imports. Import and export are affected by geopolitical, policy, and production - capacity factors. China encourages recycling technology R & D and hydrogen - energy industry investment to reduce import risks [51]. - Seasonal Patterns: Platinum imports peak from November to January and in September - October, and are low in February. Palladium imports peak from December to February and may have small peaks in July - August [54]. 3. Platinum and Palladium Spot and Futures Market Prices - **Futures Market Prices** - From 2011 to 2025, the futures prices of platinum and palladium can be divided into three stages. The price difference between them is mainly affected by automotive technology changes, supply - demand imbalances, and economic expectations [66]. - **Spot Market Prices** - From 2007 to 2025, the spot prices of platinum and palladium can also be divided into three stages. The price difference is mainly due to the "technology change" in automotive catalysts and the development of the recycling system [70]. - **Platinum - Gold Price Comparison** - In terms of price, gold is rarely surpassed by platinum. In terms of trend rhythm, gold shows a "step - by - step slow - bull" trend, while platinum has large fluctuations. In terms of divergence, the gold - platinum price ratio has reached a historical extreme, reflecting the dual discount of platinum [73][74]. 4. Platinum and Palladium Futures and Options Introduction - **Futures Contracts** - Platinum and palladium futures contracts have a trading unit of 1000 grams/hand, a minimum price change of 0.05 yuan/gram, a daily price limit of 4%, and a minimum margin of 5%. They use physical delivery, and the delivery months are February, April, June, August, October, and December [78]. - **Options Contracts** - Platinum and palladium options contracts are based on their respective futures contracts. They have a trading unit of 1 hand (1000 grams) of the underlying futures contract, a minimum price change of 0.05 yuan/gram, and an American - style exercise method [100].

Market Overview - The Hong Kong stock market opened lower on August 15, with the Hang Seng Index at 25,262 points, down 1.01% [2] - The Hang Seng Tech Index reported a decline of 1.09%, reaching 5,515 points [2] Focus Stocks - Silver诺医药 (02591) debuted on the market with a high opening of 285%, peaking at 74 HKD, and currently trading at 66.05 HKD, reflecting a 253% increase [4] - Silver诺医药 is the first commercialized original human GLP-1 receptor agonist company in Asia and the third globally, with a global offering of 36.56 million H-shares, 10% allocated for public offering, and a net fundraising of 635 million HKD at an issue price of 18.68 HKD per share [4] Sector Performance - Technology stocks experienced a broad decline, with NetEase, Alibaba, and Meituan dropping over 2%, while JD.com fell by 2% and Kuaishou, Baidu, Bilibili, Xiaomi, and Lenovo decreased by over 1% [4] - Cryptocurrency-related stocks also fell, with OKLink dropping over 7% [4] - Domestic brokerage stocks showed mixed performance, with Guolian and Minsheng rising over 2% after opening lower [4] ETF Performance - The Hong Kong medical ETF rose by over 2%, while other ETFs such as the Hong Kong Medical Connect ETF, Hong Kong Pharmaceutical ETF, and Hang Seng Pharmaceutical ETF increased by over 1% [4] - Conversely, the Hong Kong Consumer ETF, Hong Kong Automotive ETF, and Hong Kong Financial ETF declined by nearly 1% [4]