Group 1 - Chalerm Yoovidhya and his family have topped the Forbes Thailand Rich List with a net worth of $44.5 billion, breaking the Chearavanont brothers' nearly decade-long reign [1][3] - The Yoovidhya family's wealth increased by $8.5 billion from the previous year, largely due to the global sales of Red Bull, which surpassed 13 billion cans in 2024, generating $12.9 billion in revenue [3] - The Chearavanont brothers, ranked second, saw their net worth rise by 23% to $35.7 billion, while Sarath Ratanavadi moved from fifth to third place with a net worth of $12 billion, reflecting a 30% increase [4] Group 2 - Despite a challenging global trade environment and slower-than-expected economic growth in Thailand, the top three billionaires experienced significant wealth growth, contributing to an overall increase of over 11% in the total wealth of Thailand's top 50 billionaires, reaching $170.5 billion by 2025 [5]

Group 1 - Bank of America has reinstated a "Buy" rating for AT&T (T.US), citing the company's optimal balance of growth and returns, with a target price of $32, representing approximately a 13% upside from the closing price of $28.29 on July 8 [1] - AT&T's strategy focuses on accelerating growth through its wireless and fiber assets while improving profit margins and free cash flow (FCF) through enhanced network efficiency, alongside a strong capital return commitment of $40 billion [1] - The reinstatement of the "bonus depreciation" policy is expected to benefit AT&T significantly, with estimated FCF increases of 21% and 26% in 2026 and 2027, respectively [1] Group 2 - The fiber business is a core component of AT&T's long-term strategy, with plans to cover over 60 million homes and businesses by 2030, up from an earlier target of 50 million by 2029 [2] - AT&T's ongoing execution of the "Effective Connectivity" strategy is reducing leverage and paving the way for increased shareholder returns, with a stock buyback plan of $20 billion set to commence in Q2 2025 [2] - The target price of $32 is based on a 13x valuation multiple of projected FCF for 2026, which is deemed reasonable considering AT&T's FCF growth, stock buyback plans, and attractive dividend yield [2]

Core Viewpoint - The meeting of the International Telecommunication Union's Radiocommunication Sector Working Party 5D (WP5D) in Kobe, Japan, focused on the coexistence and compatibility studies of three frequency bands related to International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT) for the WRC-27 agenda, laying the groundwork for future discussions on 6G technology [1] Group 1 - The WP5D meeting took place from June 24 to July 3, discussing the relevant business coexistence and compatibility research documents for IMT [1] - The meeting resulted in the formation of working documents that will support subsequent research on the agenda [1] - China's submitted work proposals were included in the working documents, contributing positively to the research agenda [1] Group 2 - Discussions included technical performance indicators, evaluation scenarios, and methods for future 6G mobile communication [1] - The meeting reached a preliminary conclusion regarding the technical aspects of 6G [1]

Core Viewpoint - The State Council's Office has issued an opinion to establish a mechanism for the regular promotion of key matters to efficiently complete tasks, encouraging the creation of characteristic matter lists tailored to regional and industry features [1] Group 1: Implementation Strategy - The opinion encourages local governments and relevant departments to focus on high-frequency matters from the perspective of enterprises and the public [1] - It emphasizes the need to enrich and expand application scenarios in areas such as life services, industry support, engineering construction, and urban renewal [1] Group 2: Public Service Integration - The initiative aims to incorporate public service matters from banks, hospitals, telecommunications, and other enterprises into the "efficient completion of a task" framework [1] - There is a plan to establish a characteristic matter list specific to each region and industry, which will be implemented steadily [1] Group 3: Evaluation and Promotion - Matters that demonstrate significant implementation effectiveness and are suitable for replication and promotion will be included in the annual key matter list at appropriate times [1]

Market Overview - The three major U.S. stock indices experienced declines, with the Dow Jones down nearly 1%, Nasdaq down 0.92%, and S&P 500 down about 0.8%, indicating a cautious market sentiment [1] Company Performance - Japanese and Korean companies listed in the U.S. faced significant stock price drops, with Nissan down over 7%, Toyota down nearly 4%, SK Telecom down over 7%, and LG Display down more than 8%. This decline is attributed to the uncertainty surrounding tariffs, with Japan and Korea facing a 25% tariff [3] - Tesla's stock fell 6.79%, influenced by Elon Musk's political activities, which raised investor concerns about his focus shifting away from technology and market growth [3] - In contrast, the Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index saw a slight increase of 0.59%, with Bilibili up over 7% and Baidu nearly 4%, while Xpeng Motors fell nearly 5% and Alibaba down over 2%, indicating a selective investment approach within Chinese stocks [3] Currency and Commodity Markets - The U.S. dollar index rose by 0.53% to 97.48, as investors sought safety in the dollar amid stock market declines, strengthening against major currencies like the euro and pound [4] - Goldman Sachs suggested that the Federal Reserve might lower interest rates as early as September, which could positively impact technology and growth stocks [4] - Oil prices increased despite OPEC+ announcing production increases, with Brent crude rising 1.87% and West Texas Intermediate crude up 1.39%, indicating a tighter supply in the physical market [4] - Gold prices experienced a V-shaped recovery, reflecting investor behavior in response to geopolitical and policy uncertainties [4] Key Factors Influencing the Market - The market volatility is largely driven by "policy" and "expectations," with ongoing concerns about tariff policies, Elon Musk's actions, and the Federal Reserve's interest rate direction being critical factors to monitor for their potential impact on company fundamentals and industry trends [5]

特朗普宣布对韩国和日本征收25%的关税。 特朗普表示，此项关税将独立于各类行业性关税。此外，任何试图通过第三国转运来规避该关税的做法，也将被征以更高的关税。特朗普称，选择在美国 境内建厂或生产产品的公司无需缴纳此项关税。此外，若这些国家决定提高对美关税，则美国将在现有税率基础上追加同等幅度关税。 当地时间7月7日，美股三大指数集体收跌，道指跌0.94%，纳指跌0.92%，标普500指数跌0.79%。 消息面上，美国总统特朗普向多国发出信函，表示将对进口商品征收新的关税。其中，美国将自2025年8月1日起对所有日本和韩国产品征收25%的关税。 此外，特朗普警告称，如果日韩两国以提高关税作为回应，美国也将在25%的基础上再提高同等额度的关税。 当天，在美上市的日本、韩国公司股票走低，日产汽车跌超7%，丰田汽车跌近4%，韩国SK电信跌超7%，LG Display跌超8%。 不过，7月8日亚洲市场交易时段，日韩股市均表现强势。日股在小幅低开后迅速走高，韩股小幅高开后震荡走高。 | 序号 | | 名称 | 最新价 | 涨跌额 | 涨跌幅 | 开盘价 | 最高价 | 最低价 | | --- | --- | --- | - ...

7月7日美股盘中跳水，美国总统特朗普威胁8月1日起对多国加征关税。 今早最新消息，当地时间7月7日，美国总统特朗普签署行政命令，延长所谓"对等关税"暂缓期，将实施 时间从7月9日推迟到8月1日。 （原标题：美股突发跳水！特朗普威胁加征关税！） 稍早时候，美国总统特朗普当地时间7月7日在社交媒体平台上发布了致日本首相石破茂、韩国总统李在 明的信件，表示美国将自2025年8月1日起对所有日本和韩国产品征收25%的关税。 美国白宫当地时间7月7日表示，还有12个国家将收到有关贸易的信函，信函内容将在社交媒体平台"真 实社交"上发布。美总统特朗普将签署行政命令，将原定于7月的关税谈判截止日期推迟至8月1日。白宫 表示，除12个国家外，美国还将发出更多信函。 美国总统特朗普4月2日宣布开征所谓"对等关税"，引发美国金融市场暴跌。在多方压力下，特朗普又在 4月9日宣布暂缓对部分贸易伙伴征收高额"对等关税"90天，同时威胁美贸易伙伴需在7月8日前完成与美 谈判。 特朗普宣布对印尼等国的关税税率 当地时间7月7日，美国总统特朗普在社交媒体平台上发布了致印度尼西亚、波黑、孟加拉国、塞尔维 亚、柬埔寨、泰国和突尼斯的信件。 特朗 ...

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Core Insights - Insurance capital is increasingly focusing on high-dividend assets, particularly in the Hong Kong stock market, as part of their investment strategy [1][2][3] - H-shares are favored due to their lower valuations and tax advantages, with a significant portion of insurance investments directed towards these assets [2][3] - The shift to new accounting standards is influencing insurance companies to prioritize stable dividend-paying assets to mitigate profit volatility [4] Group 1: Investment Trends - Insurance companies have significantly increased their investment in high-dividend assets this year, with Hong Kong stocks being a major focus [1][2] - H-shares represent a large portion of the stocks targeted by insurance capital, with two-thirds of the 15 companies involved in recent stake acquisitions being H-shares [2] - A survey indicates that 63% of insurance institutions plan to increase their investment in Hong Kong stocks by 2025 [1] Group 2: Market Dynamics - The Hong Kong market accounts for 51% of the overseas investment balance of insurance institutions, making it the preferred market for stock and bond investments [1] - The Hang Seng AH Share Premium Index indicates that A-shares are priced approximately 30% higher than H-shares, highlighting the price advantage of H-shares [2] - Insurance companies are also increasing their positions in A-shares with high dividend yields, reflecting a broader strategy to secure stable returns [3] Group 3: Regulatory Impact - The transition to new accounting standards is prompting insurance firms to adjust their investment strategies, focusing on assets that provide stable dividends and long-term returns [4] - The new accounting rules will lead to greater volatility in profit reporting, encouraging a shift towards investments that can help stabilize financial performance [4] - Insurance companies are expected to enhance their focus on high-dividend, low-volatility, and high-return-on-equity assets in response to these regulatory changes [4]

智通财经7月8日电，美股三大指数集体收跌，道指跌0.96%，纳指跌0.92%，标普500指数跌0.79%。在 美上市的日本、韩国公司股票走低，日产汽车跌超7%，丰田汽车跌近4%，韩国SK电信跌超7%，LG Display跌超8%。 纳指收跌0.9% 日、韩公司股票走低 ...