Macro and Strategy Research - The US economy in 2026 may be more fragile than it appears, with growth driven mainly by AI-related investments and high-income consumer spending, while other contributions remain minimal [3] - The Federal Reserve is expected to continue lowering interest rates due to concerns about the labor market, but the space for cuts is limited, aiming slightly below the nominal neutral rate [3] - In Europe, external risks are skewed to the downside, with challenges arising from the recovery of internal economic momentum, while defense spending supported by fiscal measures may revitalize investment in the Eurozone [3] Domestic Policy Environment - The "14th Five-Year Plan" framework will be adjusted to focus on solidifying development foundations while promoting a unified national market and expanding autonomous openness [4] - Fiscal policy is expected to maintain a more proactive stance, with an emphasis on early deployment and investment in human capital [4] - Monetary policy will continue to be accommodative but with a focus on credit quality and more precise liquidity management [4] Domestic Economic Environment - China's economic growth in 2026 is projected to remain around 5%, with investment stabilizing first while consumption requires systematic policy support [5] - Industrial value-added growth is expected to remain stable due to good external demand, while the ability of high-tech industries to break through will be crucial for improving operational efficiency [5] - Inflation is anticipated to rebound slightly, with a key focus on whether PPI growth can significantly recover [5] Fund Research - In November, the market saw a decline, with the average drop for equity funds being 2.43%, while the mini funds (500 million to 1 billion) had the smallest average drop of 2.26% [9] - The number of new individual investor accounts decreased significantly after several months of growth, indicating a potential shift in market sentiment [8] - The private equity market continued to recover, with the total scale reaching a three-year high of 22.05 trillion yuan [8] Financial Engineering Research - The A-share market experienced a broad adjustment in November, with the ChiNext index dropping 4.23% and the Shanghai Composite Index down 1.67% [12] - The margin trading balance decreased slightly to 24,660.50 billion yuan, with a notable drop in the number of investors participating in margin trading [13] Industry Research: Metals - The steel industry may see weakened demand in December due to weather factors, leading to reduced production and fluctuating prices [15] - Copper prices are expected to remain high due to tight supply and low domestic inventory, supported by the Fed's interest rate cut expectations [15] - The aluminum sector is anticipated to experience stable profits due to low alumina prices, despite a potential decline in downstream demand [15] Industry Research: Pharmaceuticals - The National Healthcare Security Administration is conducting negotiations for the 2025 National Basic Medical Insurance Drug List, which may impact pharmaceutical companies [20] - The medical manufacturing industry is facing pressure, with cumulative revenue declining by 2.9% year-on-year [21] - The upcoming release of the new basic medical insurance drug list and the first commercial insurance innovative drug list is expected to create investment opportunities in the pharmaceutical sector [22]

Core Viewpoint - Huayou Cobalt announced that its controlling shareholder, Huayou Holdings, completed the release of part of its pledged shares on December 2, totaling 12.561 million shares, which accounts for 4.07% of its holdings and 0.66% of the company's total share capital [1] Summary by Relevant Sections Share Pledge Release - Huayou Holdings released 12.561 million pledged shares, representing 4.07% of its holdings and 0.66% of the total share capital [1] Current Shareholding Status - As of the announcement date, Huayou Holdings holds 309 million shares, which is 16.28% of the total share capital, with 136 million shares still pledged, accounting for 44.02% of its holdings and 7.17% of the total share capital [1] - Huayou Holdings and its concerted party, Chen Xuehua, collectively hold 391 million shares, representing 20.63% of the total share capital, with a total of 162 million shares pledged, which is 41.51% of their total holdings and 8.56% of the total share capital [1]

Core Viewpoint - Huayou Cobalt's stock price has shown significant growth this year, with a year-to-date increase of 111.56%, indicating strong market performance and investor interest [1][2]. Company Overview - Huayou Cobalt Co., Ltd. is located in Tongxiang Economic Development Zone, Zhejiang Province, and was established on May 22, 2002. The company was listed on January 29, 2015, and specializes in the research and manufacturing of new energy lithium battery materials and cobalt new materials [1]. - The main business revenue composition includes: nickel products (34.54%), cathode materials (16.28%), trade and others (15.55%), nickel intermediates (14.91%), copper products (5.95%), ternary precursors (5.25%), lithium products (4.18%), and cobalt products (3.33%) [1]. Financial Performance - For the period from January to September 2025, Huayou Cobalt achieved operating revenue of 58.941 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year growth of 29.57%. The net profit attributable to shareholders was 4.216 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 39.59% [2]. - Since its A-share listing, Huayou Cobalt has distributed a total of 3.876 billion yuan in dividends, with 2.835 billion yuan distributed over the past three years [3]. Shareholder Information - As of September 30, 2025, the number of Huayou Cobalt shareholders reached 257,100, an increase of 31.78% compared to the previous period. The average circulating shares per person decreased by 15.22% to 7,328 shares [2]. - The top ten circulating shareholders include significant institutional investors, with Hong Kong Central Clearing Limited holding 148 million shares, a decrease of 1.6723 million shares from the previous period [3].

铜板块：2025年前三季度铜板块收入增速较去年同期回正，归母净利润增速改善明显。收入端来看， 2025年前三季度铜板块实现营收14249.67亿元，同比增长5.01%，增速虽较2024年全年下降但较2024年 同期小幅回升;利润端来看，2025年前三季度铜板块实现归母净利润690.05亿元，同比增长46.17%，增 速较2024全年及2024年同期分别提升11.38pct和18.36pct。2025年前三季度铜板块盈利能力回升，毛利率 及净利率分别较去年同期提升2.74pct和1.82pct至10.42%和5.84%;资本支出同比大幅收缩14.92%。 贵金属板块：2025年前三季度贵金属板块营收及利润同比高增长，增速边际大幅提升。收入端来看， 2025年前三季度贵金属板块实现营收2,995.43亿元，同比增长35.02%，较2024年全年和2024年同期分别 提升11.47pct和9.53pct;利润端来看，2025年前三季度贵金属板块实现归母净利润147.26亿元，同比增长 62.64%，增速较2024全年及2024年同期分别大幅提升14.4pct和16.45pct，板块收入及净利润大幅增长主 要得益于金 ...

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the non-ferrous metals industry is "Positive" (maintained) [4] Core Views - The copper smelting profit cycle is expected to bottom out, and copper prices may break upward. Recent price changes for copper are +2.66% (LME), +2.07% (SHFE), and +5.64% (COMEX). The domestic copper inventory has significantly decreased, with LME copper inventory at 159,425 tons (+2.84%), SHFE copper inventory at 97,930 tons (-11.46%), and COMEX copper inventory at 41,900 short tons (+3.93%) [5][25] - The aluminum market is experiencing inventory depletion, leading to rising aluminum prices. The current price of aluminum is 21,510 CNY/ton, with a weekly increase of 0.21%. The operating rate of the domestic aluminum processing industry has increased to 62.3% [5][33] - The lithium market is seeing a reversal in supply and demand, with lithium prices entering a new cycle. The price of lithium carbonate has risen by 1.57% to 93,750 CNY/ton, and spodumene prices have increased by 5.60% to 1,150 USD/ton [5][72] - The cobalt market remains tight, with cobalt prices expected to continue rising. The price of MB cobalt has increased by 0.31% to 23.90 USD/pound, and domestic cobalt prices have risen by 0.25% to 406,000 CNY/ton [5][80] Summary by Sections 1. Industry Overview - The non-ferrous metals sector has outperformed the Shanghai Composite Index, with a weekly increase of 3.37% compared to the index's 1.40% [12][13] - The PE_TTM valuation for the non-ferrous metals sector is 24.90, while the PB_LF valuation is 3.08, indicating a premium over the overall market [21][22] 2. Copper - Copper prices have increased, with LME copper up 2.66% and SHFE copper up 2.07%. The copper smelting profit margin remains negative at -1,816 CNY/ton, but losses are narrowing [25][33] 3. Aluminum - The aluminum market shows signs of recovery with rising prices and decreasing inventories. The operating rate for aluminum processing has increased, indicating stronger demand [33][41] 4. Lithium - Lithium prices are on the rise, with significant increases in both lithium carbonate and spodumene prices. The supply-demand dynamics are shifting positively for lithium producers [72][80] 5. Cobalt - Cobalt prices are expected to rise due to tight supply conditions. The recent increase in cobalt prices reflects ongoing demand pressures [80][81]

Industry Overview and Price Trends - The steel industry is entering a demand off-season, leading to increasing fundamental pressure on steel prices, which are expected to fluctuate at low levels in the short term [2] - Copper supply remains tight due to accidents at major overseas mines, providing support for copper prices. China's significant waste copper imports may face constraints if the EU restricts exports, potentially tightening domestic copper supply next year [2] - Aluminum prices are expected to remain volatile due to weak demand in the domestic off-season and a lack of support from the Federal Reserve's interest rate cut expectations [2] - Gold prices face upward pressure due to better-than-expected U.S. non-farm employment data and diverging opinions among Federal Reserve officials [2] - The lithium industry shows positive fundamentals, with adjustments to trading rules for lithium carbonate contracts aimed at curbing speculative behavior, leading to increased price volatility in the short term [2] - Rare earth prices are expected to fluctuate without significant improvement in downstream demand [2] Weekly Strategy - For the steel industry, the implementation of steady growth policies is expected to improve the competitive landscape and enhance profitability, with demand in shipbuilding and construction likely to increase [3] - The copper industry is anticipated to benefit from tightening global supply due to accidents at major mines, while demand is expected to rise in key sectors such as electric power grids and new energy vehicles [3] - In the aluminum sector, the release of new alumina project capacities is expected to keep alumina prices low, while demand from new energy vehicles and high-voltage power grids may support aluminum prices [4] - Gold prices will be influenced by U.S. economic data, Federal Reserve interest rate expectations, and geopolitical tensions, with long-term factors such as central bank gold purchases enhancing gold's attractiveness [4] - The rare earth industry is expected to see a revaluation of related companies due to upgraded export controls, with strategic value in resources and advancements in robotics and new energy sectors driving future demand [4] - The cobalt market is projected to remain tight due to constrained supply from the Democratic Republic of Congo, while demand from new energy vehicles and consumer electronics is expected to support prices [5] Investment Ratings - The report maintains a "positive" rating for the steel industry and the non-ferrous metals sector, with specific companies such as Luoyang Molybdenum (603993), Zhongjin Gold (600489), Huayou Cobalt (603799), Zijin Mining (601899), and China Aluminum (601600) receiving "overweight" ratings [6]

Group 1 - Aolide plans to raise no more than 300 million yuan through a simplified procedure for issuing shares to specific targets, with net proceeds allocated to the production base project for OLED display core materials and to supplement working capital [1] - Wanbang's subsidiary has obtained a 10-year exclusive agency for sildenafil oral suspension, which is suitable for patients with swallowing difficulties [2] - Titan Technology and its affiliate plan to jointly invest in increasing capital for its subsidiary, Micro Detection, raising its registered capital from 10 million yuan to 50 million yuan [3] Group 2 - Jindike will not issue new batches of quadrivalent influenza virus split vaccine this year, having produced approximately 1.56 million doses [4] - Aladdin intends to purchase 35% equity of Youke for 61.25 million yuan, funded by its own or raised capital [5] - Gujia Home's application for a private placement of A-shares has been approved by the Shanghai Stock Exchange [7] Group 3 - Honghe Technology's application for a private placement of A-shares has been approved by the China Securities Regulatory Commission [9] - Guangdian Yuntong has won contracts totaling 308 million yuan for the construction of an artificial intelligence application pilot base [10] - Shanghai Mechanical plans to repurchase B-shares worth no more than 278 million yuan [11] Group 4 - Weiling Co. is planning a change of control, with shares representing 7.76% of the total being transferred [14] - Jiugang Hongxing intends to invest 200 million yuan to establish a wholly-owned subsidiary focusing on high-quality special steel materials [16] - Zhongjian Technology has submitted an application for H-share listing [17] Group 5 - Sainuo Medical has received registration approval for its coronary product in Pakistan [18] - Huafeng Aluminum plans to acquire 100% equity of Huafeng Puen for 100 million yuan [20] - Fuda Co. intends to establish a wholly-owned subsidiary with an investment of 30 million yuan [22] Group 6 - Su Yan Jingshen's application for a private placement of shares has been approved by the Shanghai Stock Exchange [24] - Zhongchuang Co. has set the inquiry transfer price at 25.75 yuan per share [25] - Jinpu Garden has had a lawsuit involving 26.557 million yuan accepted by the court [29] Group 7 - ICBC has approved the appointment of Zhao Guid as vice president [30] - Betta Pharmaceuticals has had its drug registration application for ensartinib accepted [32] - Times New Materials plans to invest 6 million euros to establish a wholly-owned subsidiary in Serbia [34] Group 8 - China State Construction has appointed Chen Yong as vice president [36] - Dayang Electric plans to invest 10 million yuan to establish an industrial fund [38] - Advanced Digital has appointed Liu Zhigang as deputy general manager [39] Group 9 - Tianqi Co. plans to transfer 7% equity of Youqi Intelligent for 130 million yuan [40] - Xinguo has submitted an application for H-share issuance and listing [42] - Jinhongshun's shareholder has terminated a share reduction plan [43] Group 10 - Wanrun Co.'s actual controller plans to increase shareholding between 365 million yuan and 730 million yuan [44] - Suzhou High-tech plans to sell 47% equity of its medical device subsidiary for 604 million yuan [45] - Huayou Cobalt's subsidiary has signed a product supply agreement with Yiwei Lithium Energy for approximately 127,800 tons of materials [47] Group 11 - China Communications has won 10 important projects totaling approximately 2.539 billion yuan [49] - Nopushin plans to raise no more than 1.45 billion yuan through a private placement [50] - Yun Aluminum plans to acquire minority stakes in three subsidiaries for a total of 2.267 billion yuan [51] Group 12 - Xiamen Tungsten plans to establish a 500 million yuan merger fund with multiple parties [52] - Aotewei has signed a contract worth approximately 700 million yuan [54] - Hemai Co.'s shareholders plan to reduce their holdings by no more than 3% [56]

Group 1: Copper - The copper prices are under pressure due to the increasing divergence within the Federal Reserve regarding the potential interest rate cut in December, following better-than-expected U.S. non-farm payroll data [2] - The weekly price changes for copper are as follows: London copper down 1.38%, Shanghai copper down 1.43%, and U.S. copper down 1.07% [2] - Copper inventories across major exchanges have accumulated, with London copper at 155,000 tons (+14.22%), New York copper at 403,000 short tons (+5.66%), and Shanghai copper at 111,000 tons (+1.09%) [2] - Domestic electrolytic copper social inventory stands at 195,000 tons, showing a decrease of 3.28% [2] - The weekly operating rate for electrolytic copper rods is 70.07%, reflecting a week-on-week increase of 3.19 percentage points [2] - In the medium to long term, insufficient capital expenditure in copper mining and frequent supply-side disruptions may lead to a shift from a tight balance to a shortage in the copper supply-demand landscape, potentially driving prices upward [2] Group 2: Aluminum - Aluminum prices have retreated from high levels due to macroeconomic disturbances, with Shanghai aluminum down 2.32% to 21,500 yuan/ton [3] - The current price of alumina has decreased by 0.18% to 2,850 yuan/ton, while the main futures contract for alumina fell 3.22% to 2,731 yuan/ton [3] - The operating capacity for metallurgical-grade alumina reached 90.456 million tons per year, with a weekly operating rate down 0.77 percentage points to 80.40% [3] - London aluminum inventory is at 548,000 tons (-0.79%), while Shanghai aluminum inventory increased by 7.67% to 123,700 tons [3] - The domestic electrolytic aluminum operating capacity is nearing its ceiling, and with stable demand growth, a shortage may emerge next year, suggesting a potential upward trend in aluminum prices [3] Group 3: Lithium - Lithium carbonate prices have increased by 8.40% to 92,300 yuan/ton, while lithium spodumene prices rose by 8.25% to 1,089 USD/ton [4] - The weekly production of lithium carbonate is 22,100 tons, reflecting a 2.7% increase [4] - The inventory of lithium salts has been continuously reduced, indicating a tightening supply situation, with lithium carbonate experiencing 14 consecutive weeks of inventory reduction [4] - The production of lithium iron phosphate in October reached 394,000 tons, marking a year-on-year increase of 51% and a month-on-month increase of 11% [4] - The lithium sector is expected to enter a new demand-driven cycle, with companies in this space likely to see a profit turning point [4] Group 4: Cobalt - Cobalt prices are expected to continue rising due to a tight supply situation, with MB cobalt up 0.74% to 23.83 USD/pound and domestic cobalt prices up 2.02% to 405,000 yuan/ton [5] - The Democratic Republic of the Congo has lifted its cobalt export ban, transitioning to a quota system, but current approvals for cobalt intermediate exports remain pending [5] - The expected transportation time indicates that Congolese raw materials may not arrive until March 2026, maintaining a tight supply-demand balance in the cobalt market [5]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the non-ferrous metals industry is "Positive" (maintained) [4][108] Core Views - The report highlights that copper prices are experiencing high volatility due to the Federal Reserve's expectations of a rate cut in December, with recent price changes showing a decline of 1.38% for London copper and 1.43% for Shanghai copper [5][25] - The report indicates a potential shift in the copper supply-demand balance from tight equilibrium to shortage in the medium to long term, driven by insufficient capital expenditure in copper mining and frequent supply disruptions [5] - The aluminum market is facing macroeconomic disturbances, leading to a decline in aluminum prices, but a long-term upward trend is still anticipated due to stable demand growth [5][37] - Lithium prices are entering a new cycle driven by demand, with significant price increases observed in lithium carbonate and lithium spodumene [5][78] - The cobalt market remains tight, with prices expected to continue rising due to ongoing supply constraints [5][90] Summary by Sections 1. Industry Overview - The report notes that the U.S. non-farm payrolls exceeded expectations, with 119,000 jobs added in September, impacting market sentiment [9] - The overall performance of the non-ferrous metals sector showed a decline of 6.75%, underperforming the Shanghai Composite Index by 2.85 percentage points [11][12] 2. Industrial Metals 2.1 Copper - London copper prices fell by 1.38%, while Shanghai copper prices decreased by 1.43%, with inventories rising significantly [25] - The copper smelting profit margin is reported at -1909 yuan/ton, indicating a narrowing loss [25] 2.2 Aluminum - London aluminum prices decreased by 2.24%, and Shanghai aluminum prices fell by 2.32%, with a notable increase in inventory levels [37] - The profit margin for aluminum enterprises dropped to 5533 yuan/ton, down 8.56% [37] 2.3 Lead and Zinc - Lead prices fell by 3.97% in London and 2.19% in Shanghai, with significant inventory changes [50] - Zinc prices also saw a decline, with smelting processing fees dropping to 2350 yuan/ton [50] 2.4 Tin and Nickel - Tin prices decreased slightly, while nickel prices also saw a decline, with domestic nickel iron enterprises reporting reduced profitability [63] 3. Energy Metals 3.1 Lithium - Lithium prices have shown significant increases, with lithium carbonate rising to 92,300 yuan/ton, reflecting a strong demand-driven cycle [78] 3.2 Cobalt - Cobalt prices are on the rise, with domestic prices reaching 405,000 yuan/ton, indicating a tightening supply situation [90]

Group 1: Aluminum Market - LME aluminum price increased by 0.52% to $2877.00 per ton, while Shanghai aluminum rose by 0.99% to 21,800 yuan per ton [3] - Domestic electrolytic aluminum ingot inventory recorded at 621,000 tons, a decrease of 6,000 tons compared to earlier in the week [3] - National alumina production capacity stands at 110.32 million tons per year, with operational capacity at 89.56 million tons per year; weekly operating rate decreased by 0.81 percentage points to 81.18% [3] Group 2: Copper Market - LME copper price rose by 1.53% to $10,859.00 per ton, and Shanghai copper increased by 1.12% to 86,900 yuan per ton [2] - Import copper concentrate processing fee index dropped to -$42.21 per ton; national inventory increased by 5,200 tons to 201,100 tons [2] - Domestic waste anode plate production remains high with an operating rate of 73.62%, expected to rise by 2.61 percentage points next week [2] Group 3: Gold Market - COMEX gold price increased by 4.16% to $4,174.50 per ounce; SPDR gold holdings rose by 6.87 tons to 1,048.93 tons [4] - Market influenced by U.S. political dysfunction and geopolitical risks, leading to a strong oscillation pattern [4] Group 4: Rare Earth and Antimony - Praseodymium and neodymium prices decreased by 1.40%; rare earth prices expected to rise due to increased demand following the suspension of control measures [5] - Antimony price increased by 15.5% due to resource scarcity and reduced global supply [5] Group 5: Tin and Lithium - Tin price increased by 3.11% as Indonesia cracks down on illegal mining [6] - Lithium carbonate price rose by 3.14% to 83,200 yuan per ton, with total production at 21,500 tons [6]