Market Overview - The Hang Seng Index is expected to challenge the 26,000 point mark due to stable economic performance in mainland China and a lack of immediate economic stimulus plans, alongside limited corporate profit improvements [2] - The recent agreement between China and the US to extend the tariff truce and the active trading environment in Hong Kong contribute to a positive risk appetite among investors [2][7] - The Federal Reserve's potential shift towards a more accommodative policy stance, as indicated by Chairman Powell, may further support market optimism [2] Sector Focus - The report highlights a positive outlook for the biotechnology sector, with strong earnings and increased support from the mainland government [8] - The electric vehicle sector is also noted for a surge in new vehicle releases in August, with some companies raising their annual sales targets, reflecting confidence in the market [8] Corporate News - Pinduoduo reported a second-quarter adjusted net profit of 32.71 billion RMB, exceeding market expectations, although management cautioned about the sustainability of this performance [12] - Bluesky Technology's mid-year profit increased by 33% to 1.143 billion RMB, with revenue rising by 14.18% to 32.96 billion RMB [12] - Haidilao's mid-year profit fell by 14% to 1.759 billion RMB, attributed to a decrease in table turnover rates and increased competition in the dining market [12] - Yihai International's mid-year profit slightly increased by 0.39% to 309 million RMB, with revenue remaining stable [12] - The report notes that the domestic merger and acquisition market in China saw a 45% increase in disclosed transaction value in the first half of the year, driven by strong strategic investments [10]

Stock Market Performance - The Hang Seng Index rose 234 points or 0.9% to close at 25,339 points, the China Enterprises Index rose 105 points or 1.2% to close at 9,079 points, and the Hang Seng Tech Index rose 149 points or 2.7% to close at 5,647 points. The total turnover of the market was HK$285.584 billion [1]. - The Shanghai Composite Index rose 54 points or 1.45% to close at 3,825 points, the Shenzhen Component Index rose 246 points or 2.07% to close at 12,166 points, and the ChiNext Index rose 87 points or 3.36% to close at 2,682 points. The total turnover of the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock markets increased to approximately RMB2.55 trillion, setting a record for the A-share market [2]. - The Dow Jones Industrial Average and the Nasdaq Composite both rose 1.9%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average reached a new high, closing 846 points higher at 45,631 points, the Nasdaq Composite rose 396 points to 21,496 points, and the S&P 500 Index closed 96 points or 1.5% higher at 6,466 points, approaching last week's high [2]. Monetary Policy - The People's Bank of China conducted a seven-day reverse repurchase operation of RMB253 billion in the open market on the 21st, with an operating interest rate remaining flat at 1.4%. There were RMB128.7 billion of reverse repurchases due, resulting in a net injection of RMB124.3 billion [2]. - The central parity rate of the RMB against the US dollar was raised by 97 points to 7.1287 [2]. Trade Policy - Canada announced on Friday the cancellation of several countervailing tariffs against the US but maintained a 25% tariff on US automobiles, steel, and aluminum. The policy adjustment will take effect on September 1st [3]. Company Announcements IPO - Aux Group (02580.HK) plans to globally issue 207.16 million shares, with 5% (approximately 10.3582 million shares) for the Hong Kong public offering and 95% (approximately 196.8 million shares) for the international placement. The offering price ranges from HK$16 to HK$17.42 per share, with a maximum fundraising of approximately HK$3.61 billion. The subscription period is from the 25th to noon on the 28th, and it is expected to be listed on September 2nd [4]. Interim Results - Sinopharm Group (01099.HK) reported a turnover of RMB286.043 billion for the six months ended June 30th, a year-on-year decrease of 2.9%. The net profit was RMB3.466 billion, a year-on-year decrease of 6.4%, and the earnings per share were RMB1.11. No dividend was declared [4]. - Zhaojin Mining Industry (01818.HK) reported an income of RMB6.972 billion for the six months ended June 30th, a year-on-year increase of 50.7%. The gross profit was RMB3.05 billion, an increase of 54.3%. The net profit was RMB1.44 billion, a growth of 160.4%, and the earnings per share were RMB0.38. No dividend was declared [4]. - Greentown China (03900.HK) reported an income of RMB53.368 billion for the six months ended June 30th, a year-on-year decrease of 23.3%, due to a 22.7% decrease in the transfer area during the period. The gross profit was RMB7.159 billion, a decrease of 21.4%. The net profit was RMB210 million, a decline of 89.7%, mainly affected by an impairment loss of RMB1.933 billion on related assets. The earnings per share were RMB0.08. No dividend was declared [5]. - Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group (06168.HK) reported an income of RMB3.15 billion for the six months ended June 30th, a year-on-year increase of 5.2%. The gross profit was RMB827 million, an increase of 8.7%, mainly due to the contribution of the self - operated business model. The net profit was RMB415 million, a growth of 11.9%, and the earnings per share were RMB1.09. An interim dividend of HK$0.45 was declared [5]. - Nine Masts Catering Group (09922.HK) reported an income of RMB2.753 billion for the six months ended June 30th, a year-on-year decrease of 10.1%. The net profit was RMB60.69 million, a decline of 16%, and the earnings per share were RMB0.04. No dividend was declared [5]. - CMOC Group (03993.HK) reported an operating income of RMB94.773 billion for the six months ended June 30th, a year-on-year decrease of 7.8%. The operating cost was RMB74.727 billion, a decrease of 11%. The net profit attributable to shareholders was RMB8.671 billion, a growth of 60.1%, setting a new high for the same period. The earnings per share were RMB0.41. No dividend was declared [5]. - CRRC Corporation Limited (01766.HK) reported an operating income of RMB119.758 billion for the six months ended June 30th, a year-on-year increase of 33%, mainly due to the growth of railway equipment and new industry revenues. The net profit was RMB7.246 billion, a growth of 72.5%, and the earnings per share were RMB0.25. An interim dividend of RMB0.11 was declared [6]. - Dongfang Selection (01797.HK) reported a total revenue of RMB4.392 billion for the fiscal year ended May 31st, a year-on-year decrease of 37.9%. The net profit was RMB5.74 million, a decline of 99.7%, and the earnings per share were RMB0.01. No dividend was declared. The net profit from continuing operations was RMB6.2 million, compared with RMB249 million in 2024. Excluding the financial impact of the sale of Yuhui Tongxing, the net profit from continuing operations was RMB135 million, a growth of 30%. The total operating cost of continuing operations decreased by 38.2% to RMB3 billion, mainly due to the decrease in the inventory cost and logistics cost of self - operated products caused by the decrease in GMV. The gross profit from continuing operations decreased by 17% to RMB1.4 billion, and the gross profit margin increased from 25.9% to 32% [7]. - China National Tobacco Hong Kong (06055.HK) reported an income of RMB10.316 billion for the six months ended June 30th, a year-on-year increase of 18.5%. The gross profit was RMB946 million, a decrease of 1.8%. The net profit was RMB706 million, a growth of 9.8%, and the earnings per share were RMB1.02. An interim dividend of HK$0.19 was declared, compared with HK$0.15 in the same period last year [7].

Market Overview - The Hang Seng Index is expected to challenge the 26,000 point mark due to stable economic performance in mainland China and a lack of immediate economic stimulus plans, alongside improved corporate earnings [2] - The agreement between China and the US to extend the 90-day tariff truce and the active trading environment in Hong Kong contribute to a positive risk appetite among investors [2][8] - The performance of major technology stocks during the earnings season could provide momentum for the market [2] Sector Focus - The report highlights optimism in sectors such as biomedicine and electric vehicles, with strong earnings and increased production targets indicating confidence in these industries [9] Corporate News - Companies like Pop Mart (9992), JD Logistics (2618), and China Telecom (0728) are noted for their recent performance, with Pop Mart launching a new product [5] - The US Federal Reserve's decision to maintain interest rates and the potential for future rate cuts are influencing market sentiment, with expectations of two rate cuts totaling 0.5% this year [5][11] - The performance of the US stock market, driven by expectations of rate cuts, has positively impacted investor sentiment in Hong Kong [8] Economic Indicators - The report mentions that the cumulative number of railway passengers in mainland China during the summer exceeded 820 million, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 6.4% [11] - The total box office for the summer film season in mainland China surpassed 11 billion RMB, indicating a strong recovery in consumer spending [11] Regulatory Developments - The Chinese government is taking steps to regulate the internet platform pricing behavior, aiming to create a fair competitive environment [10] - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology is focusing on advancing key technologies such as GPU chips, which could impact the technology sector positively [10]

Market Overview - The Hang Seng Index is expected to challenge the 26,000 point mark due to stable economic performance in mainland China and a lack of willingness to implement further economic stimulus measures [1] - The agreement between China and the US to extend the tariff truce and the active trading in Hong Kong stocks contribute to a positive risk appetite [1] - The upcoming earnings reports from major technology stocks could provide momentum for the market [1] Macro Focus - In July, industrial production, consumption, and fixed asset investment in mainland China all showed signs of slowing down, with fixed asset investment reaching a five-year low [2][7] - The People's Bank of China is implementing a moderately loose monetary policy to support economic growth [7] - Hong Kong's GDP growth for Q2 was 3.1%, maintaining the annual growth forecast at 2% to 3% [7] Company News - China Hongqiao's mid-term profit increased by 35% to 12.4 billion RMB, exceeding expectations [2] - Standard Chartered's stock price fell due to allegations from US lawmakers [3] - Huahong Semiconductor plans to acquire Huahong Microelectronics, with A-shares suspended from trading [3] Sector Highlights - The mobile device sector is anticipating the launch of Apple's iPhone 17 on September 9 [6] - The biopharmaceutical sector is benefiting from adjustments in commercial insurance for innovative drugs [6] - The humanoid robotics sector is seeing accelerated adoption due to new product launches at the World Robot Conference [6] International Market Insights - The US Federal Reserve maintained interest rates, indicating a cautious approach towards future rate cuts due to high inflation uncertainty [3] - The US retail sales in July increased by 0.5%, marking the tenth consecutive month of growth [8] - The consumer confidence index in the US unexpectedly declined in August, reflecting concerns over tariffs [8] Investment Trends - Significant inflow of capital from mainland investors into Hong Kong stocks, with net purchases reaching a historical high of 35.9 billion HKD [7] - The overall investment sentiment remains positive, driven by low valuations in Hong Kong stocks and the rise of technology companies [7]

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Company Insights - The report highlights that Sensata Technologies (敏實集團) is actively expanding into emerging business areas such as humanoid robots and low-altitude aircraft, which are expected to become significant growth drivers and new revenue sources [2][11] - The company achieved a year-on-year revenue growth of 12.8% and a net profit increase of 21.9%, with significant breakthroughs in the Chinese market, including major orders from Chang'an and Anhui Volkswagen [11] - Market expectations indicate a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.8% for revenue and 19.3% for adjusted profit from FY2024 to FY2027, with the current price corresponding to approximately 10.6 times the FY25E forecasted P/E ratio, close to the average of the past five years [11] Industry Overview - The report notes that the Chinese market for humanoid robots is accelerating, with leading companies announcing large orders, enhancing commercial capabilities and potentially leading to a revaluation of the supply chain [2][11] - The report mentions that the sales of electric vehicles in China are expected to reach approximately 5.5 million units in the first half of 2025, representing a year-on-year growth of 32%, which will likely drive revenue growth in the battery box business [11] - The report also discusses the broader market context, indicating that the Hang Seng Index faces short-term resistance at 25,735 points, with active trading and a positive risk appetite among investors [3][5]

Report Summary 1. Market Performance - Hong Kong stocks rose with the Hang Seng Index up 169 points or 0.7% to 24,902, the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index up 57 points or 0.65% to 8,951, and the Hang Seng Tech Index up 39 points or 0.7% to 5,521. The total turnover was HK$229.399 billion [1]. - A - shares advanced with the Shanghai Composite Index up 34 points or 1% to 3,617, the Shenzhen Component Index up 65 points or 0.6% to 11,106, and the ChiNext Index up 9 points or 0.4% to 2,343. The turnovers were RMB656.4 billion, RMB939.7 billion, and RMB475.6 billion respectively [2]. - US stocks fell with the Dow Jones Industrial Average down 61 points or 0.1% to 44,111, the S&P 500 Index down 30 points or 0.5% to 6,299, and the Nasdaq Composite down 137 points or 0.7% to 20,916 [2]. 2. Policy and Economic Data - The People's Bank of China conducted RMB160.7 billion of seven - day reverse repurchase operations on the 5th, with an operating rate unchanged at 1.4%. There were RMB449.2 billion of reverse repurchases maturing, resulting in a net withdrawal of RMB288.5 billion. The central parity rate of the RMB against the US dollar was raised by 29 points to 7.1366 [2]. - China's July S&P Global Services PMI rose to 52.6, while the Composite PMI fell to 50.8 [2]. - The US July ISM Services Index was worse than expected, increasing concerns about stagflation [2]. 3. Trade - related Statements - US President Trump said that the EU's commitment to invest $600 billion in the US in the US - EU trade agreement was one reason for him to lower the tariff on EU goods to 15%. If the condition was not met, the tariff on EU goods would be 35% [3]. - Trump also said that the US would announce tariffs on semiconductor and pharmaceutical imports in about a week. The initial tariff rate for pharmaceuticals would be low, rising to 150% within a year and a half and eventually to 250%. Semiconductor and chip tariff measures would be in another category [4]. 4. Company - specific News - Li Xiang, CEO of Li Auto - W (02015.HK) (LI.US), revealed that the small - order users of Li i8 exceeded 30,000 [4]. - Yum China (09987.HK) reported its six - month interim results as of June. The total revenue was $5.768 billion, up 2.3% year - on - year. The net profit was $507 million, up 1.6%, with an earnings per share of $1.36 and a dividend per share of 24 cents [4]. - Hon Hai Precision Industry, a major server assembly partner of Nvidia (NVDA.US), saw its July sales growth slow down. Its July sales increased 7.25% year - on - year to NT$613.8 billion (about $20.5 billion), the lowest increase since January [4]. - The interim results of The Link REIT (00778.HK) as of the end of June showed that the distributable income was HK$377 million, up 2.1% year - on - year. The interim distribution per fund unit was 18.41 cents, up 1% from the previous year. The annualized distribution yield per fund unit was 7.7% based on the closing price on June 30 [5].

Core Insights - The Federal Reserve maintained interest rates at 4.25%-4.5%, aligning with expectations [9] - The US GDP for Q2 grew by 3%, surpassing expectations, primarily due to a significant increase in net exports [11] - The A-share market shows strong revaluation momentum, with the CSI 300 index's historical PE and PB ratios at 12.3x and 1.24x, respectively, indicating a cheap valuation [9][11] Market Focus and Strategy - The A-share market is expected to have long-term value due to favorable policies, despite potential short-term adjustments [9] - Recommendations include gradually accumulating A-share ETFs due to valuation re-evaluation [9] - The Hang Seng Index experienced a significant drop, closing at 25,176 points, with analysts suggesting it may breach the 25,000 mark [13] Company Highlights - Meta Platforms Inc. reported a 36% year-on-year increase in net profit and a 22% rise in revenue for Q2, exceeding expectations [11] - HSBC has a pessimistic outlook on Hong Kong's commercial real estate, increasing provisions significantly [13] - The company Giant Bio (2367) is positioned as a leader in the collagen market, with a projected market size of 108.3 billion yuan by 2027 [21] Economic Data Overview - The US GDP growth rate for Q2 was reported at 3%, with PCE inflation at 2.1% [11] - China's manufacturing PMI for July is at 49.7, indicating contraction, while the non-manufacturing PMI is at 50.2, suggesting slight expansion [19] - Hong Kong's GDP growth for Q2 is reported at 2.8% year-on-year [19] Stock Recommendations - Buy recommendation for Giant Bio at $57.10, with a target price of $66.20 and a stop-loss at $54.72 [21] - Starbucks Corporation reported Q3 revenue of $9.456 billion, a 3.8% year-on-year increase, exceeding market expectations [23] - FTAI Aviation Ltd. saw a 52.4% year-on-year revenue increase to $676 million, indicating strong growth potential [24]

Market Overview - The Hang Seng Index is expected to rise towards 26,000 points due to stable economic performance in mainland China during the first half of the year, with limited willingness to implement further economic stimulus measures and modest corporate profit improvements [2] - Active trading in the Hong Kong market reflects a positive risk appetite, with capital rotating across different sectors [2] - The initiation of a new round of trade negotiations between China and the US, along with the extension of the 90-day tariff ceasefire agreement, has contributed to a more favorable outlook for the Hang Seng Index [2] Company News - JD Group (9618) has made a takeover offer to European electronics retailer Ceconomy [4] - Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (3750) reported a 33% increase in interim profit, exceeding expectations [4] - HSBC Holdings (0005) reported a 27% decline in pre-tax profit, falling short of expectations, and announced a $3 billion share buyback [4] - Prada (1913) saw a slight increase of less than 1% in half-year profit, which was below expectations [4] - WuXi AppTec (2359) is raising approximately 7.7 billion yuan through a discounted share placement [4] Economic Indicators - The US Federal Reserve maintained interest rates, with indications that they are not prepared to cut rates yet, despite a slowdown in economic activity [4] - The Fed's dot plot suggests two rate cuts totaling 50 basis points this year, with a cautious outlook on future inflation [4] - The US is engaged in trade negotiations with multiple countries, with some progress reported, although uncertainties remain [4] Macro Focus - The Central Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China has decided to hold the Fourth Plenary Session in October, focusing on economic development and strategic planning for the next five years [8] - The meeting emphasized the importance of maintaining strategic determination and confidence in China's economic resilience and potential [8] - The Chinese government is expected to implement more proactive fiscal policies to stimulate domestic demand and consumption [9] Investment Insights - The report highlights the potential for investment in sectors such as construction, brokerage, and export-oriented companies due to ongoing trade negotiations and infrastructure projects [7] - The focus on enhancing domestic consumption and addressing economic challenges presents opportunities for companies involved in consumer goods and services [9]