Group 1: Report Industry Investment Ratings - Not provided in the given content Group 2: Report's Core Views - The view on finished products is that they will run in a volatile and consolidating manner, with the price center moving down and running weakly [1][3] - The view on aluminum ingots is that they are expected to maintain a high - level operation in the short term, with prices supported by pre - holiday stocking [1][4] Group 3: Summary by Relevant Catalogs Finished Products - Yunnan and Guizhou short - process construction steel enterprises will stop production for maintenance from mid - January, with an estimated impact of 741,000 tons on building steel production. In Anhui, 6 short - process steel mills will stop production, with a daily impact of about 16,200 tons [2][3] - From December 30, 2024, to January 5, 2025, the transaction area of newly built commercial housing in 10 key cities was 2.234 million square meters, a 40.3% week - on - week decrease and a 43.2% year - on - year increase [3] - Finished product prices hit a new low recently, with a pessimistic market sentiment in the context of weak supply and demand. This year's winter storage is sluggish, providing little price support [3] Aluminum - The supply of the aluminum market has a small increase due to the climbing of replacement capacity, and the supply - demand pattern is improving marginally. The operating rate of domestic aluminum downstream processing enterprises increased by 0.8 percentage points to 63.0% [3] - The aluminum cable sector is the main driving force, with the operating rate rising by 1.8 percentage points to 67%. The operating rates of primary aluminum alloy and aluminum plate and strip sectors increased by 1% and 0.8% respectively. The aluminum profile operating rate remained flat at 54.60%, and the aluminum foil industry has limited upward momentum [3] - On September 25, the electrolytic aluminum ingot inventory in domestic mainstream consumption areas was 617,000 tons, a decrease of 21,000 tons compared with Monday and last Thursday. Short - term downstream purchasing increased, and the spot premium was firm [3] - In the medium - term, aluminum consumption is generally warming up, with stable growth in the automotive industry, growth expectations in the power industry, and marginal improvement in the construction industry [3]

Market Updates - The Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges announced the holiday trading schedule for the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival, with a market closure from October 1 to October 8, resuming on October 9 [2] - The China Foreign Exchange Trading Center announced the optimization of the "Swap Connect" mechanism under the guidance of the People's Bank of China, including a dynamic adjustment mechanism for quote providers and an increase in the daily net limit to 45 billion yuan starting October 13, 2025 [2] - The fourth Global Digital Trade Expo signed 45 major projects with a total investment of 64.87 billion yuan (including 300 million USD), focusing on digital economy and artificial intelligence [2] Industry Insights - The China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association's Copper Industry Branch expressed strong opposition to "involution" competition in the copper smelting industry, which has led to persistently low processing fees for copper concentrate [4] - Tianfeng Securities emphasized that the key to "anti-involution" in the copper smelting industry lies in optimizing capacity, including phasing out outdated capacity and enhancing efficiency through advanced smelting technologies [5] Company Announcements - Pingmei Shenma Group notified Pingmei Co. that the Henan Provincial Government decided to implement a strategic restructuring of Henan Energy Group and Pingmei Shenma Group [9] - China Railway recently won multiple major engineering contracts totaling approximately 50.215 billion yuan, accounting for about 4.34% of the company's projected revenue for 2024 [10] - China Oil Engineering announced that its subsidiary signed an EPC contract worth 2.524 billion USD (approximately 18.032 billion yuan) for a seawater pipeline project in Iraq [11] - Baili Tianheng's drug Iza-bren has been included in the list of breakthrough therapeutic varieties by the National Medical Products Administration, with seven indications already recognized [12] - New Nuo Wei's drug for Alzheimer's disease has received approval for clinical trials, marking a significant milestone in the development of biosimilars in China [13] - Jihong Co. expects a net profit of 257 million to 270 million yuan for the first three quarters of 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 95.07% to 105.31% [14] Institutional Activity - Four institutional seats purchased a total of 106 million yuan in Heng Erda, which represents 12.1% of the total trading volume [15] - One institutional seat bought 134 million yuan in Inspur Information, accounting for 1.3% of the total trading volume [16]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the imposition of tariffs on various products, highlighting the specific rates and categories affected, as well as ongoing investigations into additional tariffs on other goods scheduled for 2025 [1] Tariffs Already Imposed - Tariffs of 25% have been imposed on automobiles and parts, covering passenger cars, SUVs, light trucks, and numerous components [1] - Tariffs of 50% have been applied to copper and its derivatives, although raw materials like copper ore, concentrates, and electrolytic copper are exempt [1] - A 50% tariff has also been levied on steel, aluminum, and their derivatives, with the scope of these tariffs expanding to include components for wind turbines, furniture, and compressors [1] Ongoing Investigations - Investigations into medium and heavy trucks and their parts will commence in April 2025, with details yet to be disclosed [1] - A similar investigation for commercial aircraft and engines and their parts will start in May 2025, with no details provided [1] - Drones, drone systems, and their components will be investigated starting in July 2025, with specifics not yet available [1] - An investigation into polysilicon and its derivatives, crucial for semiconductors and solar panels, will also begin in July 2025 [1] - Medical devices and supplies, including masks, syringes, catheters, pacemakers, and ventilators, will be investigated starting in September 2025 [1] - Robotics and industrial machinery, including CNC machines, industrial stamping machines, and laser cutting equipment, will be under investigation starting in September 2025 [1] - An investigation into logs, wood products, and derivatives will start in March 2025, covering items like furniture, cabinets, and wooden decorative pieces [1] - Pharmaceuticals and active pharmaceutical ingredients will be investigated starting in April 2025, including finished drugs, active ingredients, and key starting materials [1] - Critical minerals, processed minerals, and derivatives will be investigated starting in April 2025, focusing on processed ores and downstream products using these ores [1] - An investigation into semiconductors and semiconductor manufacturing equipment will also begin in April 2025, covering semiconductor substrates, bare wafers, legacy chips, advanced chips, and downstream electronic products containing semiconductors [1]

Core Insights - The company has established a strategy focused on technological innovation to drive product upgrades [1] - The layout of new energy materials is entering a harvest period, with significant collaborations and supply chain integrations [1] Group 1: Technological Innovations - The company is collaborating with Penghui Energy to supply over 2,000 battery liquid cooling plates [1] - Aluminum-plastic film aluminum foil has entered the supply chain for soft-pack lithium batteries [1] - The application scenarios for aluminum alloy brazing composite materials are being expanded [1] Group 2: Product Development and Upgrades - The promotion of all-aluminum column robots is showing initial results [1] - The first phase of Hongsheng New Material's high-end heat treatment equipment is entering debugging and trial production [1] - The recycled aluminum business plans to introduce laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy for industrial upgrades [1] Group 3: Future Policies - The conference also covered future dividend policy introductions [1]

Core Viewpoint - The implementation plan for the high-quality development of the aluminum industry in Henan from 2025 to 2027 aims to support the extension of the industrial chain and promote the integration of recycled aluminum with aluminum processing, providing significant guidance for the province's transition to a high-end and green aluminum industry [1] Group 1: Industry Overview - Henan is a major aluminum production province in China, with an aluminum output exceeding 12 million tons in 2024, ranking second in the country after Shandong [1] - The province has a complete aluminum processing industrial chain, with advantages increasingly evident in the mid and downstream processing sectors, which are extending into deep processing of aluminum [1][3] - Despite a complete industrial foundation, over 80% of aluminum products in Henan are used in low-end applications such as construction materials and packaging, contributing only a quarter of the downstream industry's total output value [2] Group 2: Future Development Goals - By 2025, Henan aims to achieve an advanced aluminum-based materials industry scale of 400 billion yuan, ranking among the top three in the country in terms of comprehensive competitiveness [3] - The total aluminum production in Henan is projected to reach approximately 14 million tons by 2030, with aluminum-based new materials consumption expected to account for half of this total [3] Group 3: Strategic Recommendations - The province should focus on deep processing to enhance innovation and cluster development, particularly in the aluminum foil and aluminum products sectors, while promoting high-performance aluminum materials [4] - There is a need to scale up the recycled aluminum industry and improve its high-value utilization, establishing resource recycling centers and enhancing the recycling and processing chain [5] - Accelerating the adoption of clean energy in the aluminum industry and establishing a carbon emission accounting system is crucial for promoting green transformation and enhancing competitiveness [6]

Group 1 - The company Ding Sheng New Materials announced a profit distribution plan for the first half of 2025, proposing a cash dividend of 0.04 yuan per share (tax included) for A-shares [2] - The record date for the dividend is set for September 29, 2025, and the ex-dividend date is September 30, 2025 [2]

Core Viewpoint - The company is actively involved in the production of aluminum foil for new energy batteries and collaborates with manufacturers of lithium-ion, sodium-ion, and solid-state batteries [1] Group 1 - The company, Shenhuo Co., Ltd. (000933.SZ), confirmed its engagement in the new energy battery aluminum foil sector [1] - The company is recognized as a leading producer of battery aluminum foil [1] - The company organizes production based on the diverse needs of its customers [1]

Core Insights - The 2025 Small and Medium-Sized Cities High-Quality Development Exchange Conference was held in Zouping City, focusing on exploring new paths for modernization and building a new pattern for the development of small and medium-sized cities [1][2] Group 1: Conference Overview - The conference was attended by over 400 participants, including leaders from national ministries, experts, scholars, and representatives from outstanding enterprises [1] - The conference featured the release of the "2025 China Small and Medium-Sized Cities Development Report," which has been published for 16 consecutive years and serves as a comprehensive and authoritative think tank report in the field of small and medium-sized cities [2] Group 2: Development Strategies - The report emphasizes that small and medium-sized cities should build differentiated competitive advantages based on their characteristics, with specific strategies for different types of cities [2][3] - Development-oriented cities should engage in regional industrial chain collaboration, while resource-based cities need to promote deep processing and high-value manufacturing [2] - Central cities should enhance their regional influence and strengthen the aggregation of characteristic industries, while shrinking cities should focus on resource efficiency [2] Group 3: Performance Metrics - The report established a high-quality development index system covering counties, districts, and towns, highlighting the top 100 counties, top 100 districts, and top 1,000 towns in China [3] - In 2024, the top 100 counties and districts accounted for 2.77% of the national land area, generating 20.79% of GDP and 8.05% of general public budget revenue [3] Group 4: Case Studies and Innovations - The report includes case studies from various cities and towns, showcasing successful practices in modernization and providing valuable insights for other small and medium-sized cities [3] - The conference also launched an AI data platform for small and medium-sized cities, offering comprehensive services for urban management, planning, and policy applications [4] Group 5: Recognition and Contributions - The conference revealed the list of enterprises contributing to the high-quality development of small and medium-sized cities and recognized several cities for their achievements [5] - Zouping City was ranked 44th among the top 100 counties in terms of comprehensive strength, highlighting its ongoing recognition in this category [4] Group 6: Local Development Focus - Zouping City is noted for its historical and cultural significance, as well as its prominence in the aluminum industry, which has become a key driver for local economic development [5][6] - The city aims to build a leading aluminum industry ecosystem through technological innovation and green transformation, serving as a model for high-quality county-level economic development [6]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - The investment rating for cast aluminum alloy is "Oscillation" [1] 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The coexistence of the off - peak season during the supposed peak period and cost support is expected to lead to an oscillatory trend in the market. The price of remelted aluminum alloy ingots showed a weak and oscillatory performance last week. Macroeconomic factors, cost, and inventory conditions will jointly affect the price trend of ADC12, with the price expected to oscillate. One - sided trading can consider lightly - weighted long positions on dips, and the existing arbitrage positions can be held with appropriate stop - profit settings [1][2][3] 3. Summary According to the Table of Contents 3.1. 1. Waste Aluminum: Arrival Marginally Recovers but Remains Low, Price Oscillates at High Levels - Last week (09/15 - 09/19), the price of remelted aluminum alloy ingots oscillated weakly. The closing price of AD2511 decreased by 1.6% week - on - week to 20,325 yuan/ton, and the sales price of Baotai Group's ADC12 dropped by 200 yuan/ton to 20,400 yuan/ton. The price of waste aluminum in Guangdong decreased by 100 yuan/ton week - on - week, while the FOB price of Malaysian crushed primary aluminum increased by 33 US dollars to 2,233 US dollars/ton. The production cost of Fubao's ADC12 decreased by 113.3 yuan/ton to 20,226 yuan/ton, and the profit widened by 13.2 yuan/ton to 73.8 yuan/ton [12][13] - This week, waste aluminum prices remained high but declined week - on - week, mainly driven by the weakening of primary aluminum prices. The supply shortage of waste aluminum persists, especially for crushed primary aluminum. The operating rate of leading recycled aluminum enterprises continued to rise, but the peak - season expectations are difficult to fulfill, and the continuous increase in the operating rate may not be sustainable. The supply - demand game of waste aluminum will remain intense, and the price is expected to oscillate at high levels in the short term [15] 3.2. 2. Recent Industry News Review - In July 2025, the global primary aluminum supply was short of 11.99 tons, and from January to July 2025, the supply shortage was 98.53 tons [18] - In August, the PMI of the aluminum processing industry was 53.3%, showing an improvement from the off - season to the peak season. Primary alloys expanded steadily, while recycled alloys were still below the boom - bust line [19] - In July 2025, China's waste aluminum imports increased by 18.7% year - on - year, with Thailand and Japan being the major suppliers [19] - Four ministries and commissions jointly issued a notice to regulate investment promotion behaviors, including rectifying illegal fiscal rebates and subsidies [19][20] - The US expanded the scope of a 50% tariff on steel and aluminum imports, including hundreds of derivative products [20] 3.3. 3. Key High - Frequency Data Monitoring of the Industrial Chain 3.3.1. 3.1 Waste Aluminum: Arrival Marginally Recovers, Price Remains High - This week, waste aluminum prices remained high but declined week - on - week, mainly due to the weakening of primary aluminum prices. The supply shortage of waste aluminum persists, especially for crushed primary aluminum. The operating rate of leading recycled aluminum enterprises continued to rise, but the peak - season expectations are difficult to fulfill, and the continuous increase in the operating rate may not be sustainable. The supply - demand game of waste aluminum will remain intense, and the price is expected to oscillate at high levels in the short term [15] 3.3.2. 3.2 ADC12: Price is Strong, Social Inventory is High - The price of cast aluminum alloy futures oscillated weakly this week, with a 1.6% decline. The sales price of Baotai's ADC12 decreased by 200 yuan/ton to 20,400 yuan/ton. The ADC12 - A00 spread marginally narrowed. After entering the traditional peak season, the market performance was below expectations, and the social inventory of ADC12 continued to rise. The production of standard warehouse receipts for cast aluminum alloy futures will start on September 22nd. The pre - holiday inventory - building demand is expected to provide short - term support for the spot price, and the trading activity of ADC12 in the trading segment increased this week due to the strengthening of the basis. The social inventory of aluminum alloy ingots continued to rise to 7.14 tons, and the factory - level inventory increased by 0.03 tons to 6.08 tons [16] 3.3.3. 3.3 Downstream: Peak - Season Expectations are Difficult to Fulfill - The high - frequency data of new - energy vehicles showed signs of weakening, and the peak - season expectations for the downstream industry are difficult to fulfill. The production and sales data of the automotive and motorcycle industries are presented in the report, reflecting the current situation of the downstream demand [2][60][66]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the news is that Hongchuang Holdings has seen a significant increase in stock price, rising by 5.03% to 17.34 CNY per share, with a trading volume of 1.29 billion CNY and a market capitalization of 19.705 billion CNY as of the report date [1] - Hongchuang Holdings, established on August 11, 2000, and listed on March 31, 2010, is primarily engaged in the processing, production, and sales of high-quality aluminum plates, strips, and foils [1] - The revenue composition of Hongchuang Holdings includes aluminum foil at 45.37%, cast-rolled coils at 30.34%, cold-rolled coils at 23.83%, aluminum particles at 0.36%, scrap income at 0.08%, leasing income at 0.01%, and material income at 0.00% [1] Group 2 - From the perspective of major fund holdings, one fund under Jiashi Fund has a significant position in Hongchuang Holdings, with Jiashi Zhongzheng 2000 ETF holding 4,600 shares, accounting for 0.3% of the fund's net value, making it the third-largest holding [2] - Jiashi Zhongzheng 2000 ETF, established on September 14, 2023, has a latest scale of 20.5767 million CNY and has achieved a year-to-date return of 34.79%, ranking 1363 out of 4222 in its category [2] - The fund has a one-year return of 84.22%, ranking 905 out of 3805, and a return of 40.87% since its inception [2]