Core Insights - The report indicates that the Hong Kong stock market is in an upward trend, with the Hang Seng Index breaking previous highs and showing strong support against declines. There is a focus on potential capital inflows and risk appetite among investors [1][3] - Investor sentiment has improved, with trading volumes significantly increasing. There is still potential for some funds, particularly insurance capital, to increase their positions [1][3] - Institutional investors are expected to provide momentum for the overall rise in the Hong Kong stock market, with a consensus on increasing allocations to dividend stocks and technology stocks. Additionally, sectors with strong performance and relative undervaluation, such as innovative pharmaceuticals, are gaining attention [1][3] - In the U.S. stock market, Q2 earnings have exceeded expectations, particularly in the technology sector, which has been a strong catalyst for market performance. As of July 27, 2025, 66.2% of companies reported revenues above expectations, and 77.1% reported profit growth exceeding forecasts [3][6] - The U.S. has seen a shift in trade policies, with agreements reached with Japan and the EU, which may ease tariff pressures and support economic recovery [2][6] Hong Kong Market - The Hang Seng Index and Hang Seng Technology Index have shown significant gains, with increases of 2.3% and 2.5% respectively in the past week. The financial and healthcare sectors have seen substantial inflows, while the telecommunications sector has experienced outflows [4][17] - The report highlights that the overall market is supported by institutional investors' preferences for dividend stocks and technology stocks, which are expected to drive further market growth [1][3] U.S. Market - The S&P 500 index rose by 1.5%, the Dow Jones by 1.3%, and the Nasdaq by 1% in the past week, driven by improved trade policies and positive sentiment in the technology sector [1][3] - The report notes that the U.S. economy is transitioning from a "policy detox" phase to an "economic recovery" phase, supported by lower interest rates, tax cuts, and reduced tariffs [6][5] - The report anticipates continued upward momentum in the U.S. stock market, with a focus on the upcoming trade negotiations and economic data releases [5][39] Global Market Trends - Both developed and emerging markets have seen gains, with developed markets up 1.5% and emerging markets up 0.7% in the past week. The report emphasizes the overall positive sentiment across global markets [4][9] - The report indicates a slowdown in net inflows for global equity ETFs, while bond ETFs have seen accelerated inflows, suggesting a shift in investor preferences [7][35]

Group 1: Federal Reserve and Economic Indicators - The Federal Reserve's policy meeting on Wednesday is anticipated to provide insights into future policy directions, despite no expected interest rate cuts [1] - Key economic indicators, including GDP and non-farm payroll reports, are set to be released, which will be crucial for assessing the health of the U.S. economy [1][4] - Economic data shows mixed signals, with expectations of a rebound in GDP after a contraction due to increased imports, but also signs of consumer spending stagnation and potential job growth slowdown [4] Group 2: Corporate Earnings and Market Sentiment - The earnings season has shown that overall corporate profits have exceeded expectations, with S&P 500 companies' profits growing by 4.5% year-over-year [2] - High-end consumer demand is a bright spot, with companies like American Airlines and Deckers Outdoor reporting strong sales in premium segments [2][3] - Conversely, companies reliant on low-income consumers, such as Chipotle, are facing pressure, with lowered performance guidance due to reduced spending from this demographic [3] Group 3: Trade Policy Uncertainty - Trade policy remains a significant source of uncertainty for the market, with investors hoping for stability in ongoing trade negotiations [6] - The looming August 1 deadline for tariffs is seen as a potential turning point, but experts caution that clarity on trade costs may take months [6] - The impact of tariffs is already being felt, with companies like Conagra Brands and Abbott mentioning rising costs due to trade policies [3][6]

Report Industry Investment Rating - The global economy in the macro and financial sector is rated as (Bullish) [1] Core View - The global economy maintains an upward direction, with China strengthening its domestic circulation, the US retail and food sales increasing, the market expecting the Fed to cut interest rates, the US manufacturing PMI expanding, China improving manufacturing profits, the European Central Bank cutting interest rates, Germany expanding its military and increasing industrial output, and the US government promoting AI development [1] Summary by Related Catalogs Important Information - The Trump administration's AI action plan indicates the US views AI as a zero - sum game, with data center power consumption expected to rise from 4.4% of the US total in 2023 to 6.7% - 12% in 2028 [1] - 84% of US companies' EPS and 79% of revenues are above expectations, with revenue surprises being the strongest in 4 years [1] - South Korea's corporate governance reform has attracted over $3 billion in foreign capital inflows in July, and the KOSPI has risen over 3% this year, with a total market value back to $2 trillion [1] - The possibility of the Bank of Japan raising interest rates again this year has resurfaced [1] - The US - Japan tariff agreement has pushed the Japanese stock market to a new high, but technical indicators show risks [1] - European small - cap stocks have a regional distribution advantage, with 60% of their income from Europe, and have seen 10 consecutive weeks of net inflows [1] - The key for gold prices to rise is whether ETF fund inflows can be reignited [1] Global Economic Logic - China is shifting from price - cutting competition to value - optimization. The US retail and food sales in June increased by 0.6% month - on - month. The market expects the Fed to cut interest rates in September and accelerate in 2026. The US manufacturing PMI in June was 52.0. China's manufacturing profits improved in June. The European Central Bank has cut interest rates 8 times. Germany's military has expanded by 30%, and its industrial output in May increased by 1.2% month - on - month. The US government released an AI action plan, and Meta plans to invest hundreds of billions of dollars in large data centers [1]

Market Overview - The Hong Kong stock market experienced a slight decline in the afternoon, with the Hang Seng Tech Index falling by 0.05%, ending a five-day winning streak, while the Hang Seng Index and the China Enterprises Index rose by 0.51% and 0.18%, respectively, both recording five consecutive increases [1][2]. Sector Performance - Large technology stocks mostly turned down in the afternoon, with Baidu and NetEase dropping over 3%, Kuaishou down over 2%, while Tencent, Meituan, and Xiaomi saw slight increases [4][5]. - The financial sector showed strength, with major Chinese brokerage and insurance stocks actively rising, including China Galaxy, CITIC Securities, and China Life, which all had significant gains [6][8]. - The paper industry is experiencing a price adjustment wave, with Nine Dragons Paper leading the rise, increasing over 9% [6][15]. - Semiconductor stocks remained active, with TSMC raising its annual growth forecast to 30%, leading to increased activity in the semiconductor sector, including notable gains for Huahong Semiconductor and SMIC [6][10]. Notable Stock Movements - Nine Dragons Paper surged by 9.27%, followed by Chenming Paper and Lee & Man Paper, which rose by 8.45% and 5.17%, respectively, due to price hikes announced for corrugated paper and recycled cardboard [6][15]. - In the biopharmaceutical sector, stocks like Kangfang Biotech and WuXi AppTec saw increases of over 7% and 6%, respectively, driven by positive market sentiment [10][19]. - Apple-related stocks collectively rose, with notable increases for companies like Cowell and BYD Electronic, which gained over 5% and 4%, respectively [11][12]. - Solar energy stocks also performed well, with New Special Energy rising over 9% and Xinyi Solar increasing by nearly 8% [13][14]. Investment Insights - The market outlook suggests a generally upward trend for Hong Kong stocks, with a focus on structural opportunities. Analysts recommend attention to sectors benefiting from favorable policies, such as stablecoin concepts, innovative pharmaceuticals, and AI industry chains [21].

Group 1 - Global stock markets continue to rise, driven by the optimism surrounding the US-Japan trade agreement, which has renewed investor confidence in potential trade deals with more countries [1] - Asian stock markets rose by 1%, supporting global stock indices to reach new highs, with Japan's Topix index hitting a record closing high [1][3] - The US is reportedly close to reaching an agreement with the EU to impose a 15% tariff on most products, which has positively impacted European stock indices [1] Group 2 - The Nikkei 225 index increased by 1.6%, while the Topix index rose by 1.7%, and the South Korean Composite Index gained 0.2% [3] - The Thai SET index saw its losses widen to 1% amid geopolitical tensions [3] Group 3 - The US dollar index rose slightly by 0.1%, while the Japanese yen strengthened by over 0.1% [4][13] - The Thai baht fell by over 0.4%, retreating from its high since 2022 [4] Group 4 - US Treasury yields rose across the board, with the benchmark 10-year Treasury yield increasing by approximately 1 basis point [5] - Japanese 40-year government bond yields fell by 5.5 basis points to 3.4% [6] Group 5 - Crude oil prices increased by over 1%, with US oil surpassing $66 and Brent oil exceeding $69.40 [7][18] - Spot gold prices fell by over 0.3%, while silver dropped by approximately 0.4% [6]

Core Viewpoint - The U.S. stock market saw significant gains, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq reaching record closing highs, while major Chinese tech stocks experienced substantial increases [2][3][4]. Group 1: U.S. Stock Market Performance - The three major U.S. stock indices all closed higher, with the Dow Jones up 1.14% to 45010.29 points, the S&P 500 rising 0.78% to 6358.91 points, and the Nasdaq increasing 0.61% to 21020.02 points, marking new closing highs for both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq [4][6]. - Notable gainers included Merck, which rose nearly 3%, and UnitedHealth Group, which increased over 2%, leading the Dow [4]. Group 2: Chinese Tech Stocks - Chinese tech stocks saw a majority increase, with the Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index rising 0.75% and the Wind Chinese Tech Leaders Index up 1.86% [17]. - Key performers included Tencent, which rose 3.93%, Pinduoduo up 2.97%, and Meituan increasing by 1.90%, leading the Wind Chinese Tech Leaders Index [20]. Group 3: Corporate Earnings Reports - Alphabet (Google) reported strong Q2 earnings, with revenue of $96.428 billion, exceeding expectations of $93.94 billion, and an EPS of $2.31, surpassing the forecast of $2.17. The stock rose 3% in after-hours trading following the announcement [23][24]. - Tesla reported a Q2 adjusted EPS of $0.40, a 23% year-over-year decline, with revenue of $22.5 billion, down 12% from the previous year. The stock fell over 2% in after-hours trading [25][26].

Core Viewpoint - Alphabet's Q2 earnings exceeded market expectations, driven by strong growth in cloud services and search advertising, but raised concerns about profitability due to increased capital expenditures for 2025 [1][2][11]. Financial Highlights - Revenue: Alphabet reported Q2 revenue of $96.43 billion, a 14% year-over-year increase, surpassing analyst expectations of $93.97 billion [3]. - Adjusted Revenue: The adjusted revenue, excluding partner payouts, was $81.7 billion, exceeding the average analyst forecast of $79.6 billion [3]. - Earnings Per Share: Q2 earnings per share were $2.31, a 22% increase year-over-year, higher than the expected $2.18 [4]. Business Segment Performance - Google Cloud Revenue: The cloud segment generated $13.6 billion in Q2, a 32% year-over-year increase, exceeding market expectations of $13.1 billion [6]. - Advertising Revenue: Total advertising revenue reached $71.3 billion, a 10.4% increase year-over-year, with search revenue at $54.1 billion, up 11.7% [7][19]. Capital Expenditure Plans - Capital Expenditure Increase: The company raised its 2025 capital expenditure forecast to $85 billion, up from the previous estimate of $75 billion, indicating a 13% increase [10][11]. - Future Projections: Capital expenditures are expected to continue increasing in 2026 [11]. AI Investment and Competition - AI Development: Alphabet has invested billions in AI development, focusing on building new data centers to support AI models [12]. - Talent Acquisition: The company is committed to investing in top talent to maintain its competitive edge in AI, including a recent acquisition of AI startup Windsurf for $2.4 billion [15]. - Competitive Landscape: Competitors like Meta are aggressively recruiting AI talent, intensifying the competition in the AI space [16]. Market Reactions - Stock Performance: Following the earnings report, Alphabet's stock initially dropped by 2.8% in after-hours trading but later rebounded, showing a peak increase of 3.4% [1][9]. Regulatory Concerns - Antitrust Litigation: Investors are concerned about ongoing antitrust lawsuits that could impact Google's market dominance, with a ruling expected next month [21][23].

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the significant stock price surge of biotechnology company Abivax, which rose over 596% after announcing positive results for its oral drug Obefazimod in a Phase III trial for ulcerative colitis, with plans to submit for FDA approval in late 2026 [2][6]. Group 1: Company Performance - Abivax's stock price experienced a dramatic increase, reaching a peak rise of over 596% following the announcement of positive Phase III trial results for Obefazimod [2][5]. - The drug Obefazimod is a first-in-class oral small molecule that enhances miR-124 expression, which plays a role in anti-inflammatory responses, indicating potential applications for various inflammatory and viral diseases [6][7]. - Abivax faces challenges, including a small workforce of approximately 70 employees and significant annual losses, with a projected cash balance of €144.2 million, sufficient only until Q4 2025 [7]. Group 2: Market Context - The article notes a broader trend of retail investors driving up stock prices in the U.S. market, with significant increases in stocks like Krispy Kreme and GoPro, attributed to speculative trading [13][17]. - High levels of optimism among investors are indicated by a rise in the global fund manager confidence index from 3.3 to 4.3, the highest level since February [21]. - Retail investors have purchased approximately $50 billion worth of stocks in the past month, aligning with Barclays' estimates [22]. Group 3: Institutional Warnings - Several Wall Street institutions, including Goldman Sachs, have issued warnings about potential market corrections due to high-risk investor behavior and the surge in retail buying [20][21]. - Goldman Sachs identified two key warning signals: excessive optimism among investors and a significant influx of retail investor purchases [21][22]. - Despite these warnings, Goldman Sachs maintains a long-term positive outlook for the U.S. stock market, citing favorable monetary policy and tax reforms as potential growth drivers [25][27].

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Group 1 - The Hang Seng Internet Technology Index rose by 2.64% on July 23, with the Hang Seng Internet ETF (159688) increasing by 2.76% and trading volume exceeding 150 million [1] - Major component stocks such as Yisou Technology, China Civil Aviation Information Network, Kuaishou-W, Baidu Group-SW, and Tencent Holdings saw significant gains, with Yisou Technology rising over 11% [1] - A global RWA data industry conference is scheduled for July 30 in Hong Kong, aimed at promoting the establishment of the "Hong Kong RWA Global Industry Alliance" and showcasing the latest experimental results in green finance and carbon credits [1] Group 2 - Southbound funds have been actively buying Hong Kong stocks, with net purchases reaching approximately 797.4 billion HKD this year, nearing last year's total of 808 billion HKD [2] - Southbound funds are becoming a key support force for the market, with a diversified allocation into information technology and communication services, while maintaining a core focus on financial stocks [2] - The outlook for the Hong Kong stock market remains positive, supported by the long-term undervaluation of the RMB and the appeal of Hong Kong stocks as core RMB assets [2] Group 3 - The initial DeepSeek market trend led to a revaluation of Chinese assets, which was interrupted by tariff disturbances in April, but since May, the revaluation has been driven by financial, consumer, and pharmaceutical sectors [3] - The Hang Seng Index has returned to 24,000 points, and while negative pressures are expected in the third quarter, recent marginal changes indicate that the pressure may be milder than anticipated [3] - The technology sector, comprising nearly one-third of the Hong Kong market, is highlighted as a key area for investors to focus on for potential revaluation opportunities [3]