Market Overview - On October 14, the Shanghai Composite Index fell by 0.62%, the CSI 300 decreased by 1.2%, the STAR 50 dropped by 4.26%, the CSI 1000 declined by 1.95%, the ChiNext Index fell by 3.99%, and the Hang Seng Index decreased by 1.73% [4] - The best-performing sectors on October 14 were banking (+2.51%), coal (+2.18%), food and beverage (+1.69%), transportation (+0.5%), and utilities (+0.49%). The worst-performing sectors were telecommunications (-4.98%), electronics (-4.64%), non-ferrous metals (-3.66%), computers (-2.98%), and electrical equipment (-2.36%) [4] - The total trading volume for the A-share market on October 14 was 25,966 billion, with a net inflow of 8.603 billion HKD from southbound funds [4] Key Insights Cosmetic Industry - The cosmetic market is expected to continue low single-digit growth in Q4, with brand differentiation increasing. New consumer brands are recommended as they have upward momentum and room for valuation switching towards 2026 [5] - New consumer brands are anticipated to achieve a compound annual growth rate of 20%-30% in revenue and profit over the next 2-3 years, maintaining attractiveness in terms of market conditions and certainty [6] Computer Industry - The rise of domestic computing power and the application of AI are highlighted as key trends. The large-scale implementation of large language models is still pending breakthroughs [9] - The domestic computing power supply chain is gradually taking shape, driven by revenue growth from domestic computing power manufacturers like Cambrian. The acceleration of multimodal large model applications is expected to lead to commercial implementation in the video sector [9] - The market perceives that large-scale model implementation still faces challenges, but advancements like Sora 2.0 are expected to break through physical simulation barriers, potentially generating commercial value in video generation [10]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Positive" (maintained) [1] Core Viewpoints - The report highlights a moderate recovery in the beauty and cosmetics sector, with a notable performance in hair care and color cosmetics, indicating a stable growth trajectory [7][35] - The medical aesthetics sector is expected to gain momentum from the introduction of innovative products, particularly in the field of collagen and hair loss treatments [30][46] Summary by Sections Market Review - In June, the beauty and personal care index fell by 3.61%, ranking 31st among all primary industries, underperforming the market [14] - The medical aesthetics sector saw significant stock price increases for companies like Meili Tianyuan Medical Health (+64.4%), Yonghe Medical (+50.0%), and Sihuan Pharmaceutical (+13.3%) [20][26] - For the first half of 2025, the medical aesthetics sector recorded substantial gains, with Jinbo Biological (+124.6%), Yonghe Medical (+83.3%), and Meili Tianyuan Medical Health (+69.9%) leading the way [20][26] Medical Aesthetics - Jinbo Biological launched the world's first recombinant type III humanized collagen gel, HiveCOL, which is expected to revolutionize tissue regeneration [30] - Sihuan Pharmaceutical introduced new products targeting skin quality improvement and contour shaping, while Kedi's external finasteride spray received approval, marking a significant advancement in hair loss treatment [31][32] Cosmetics - The retail sales of cosmetics in the first half of 2025 reached 229.1 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 2.9% [35] - Online sales of cosmetics amounted to 267.83 billion yuan, growing by 11.1%, while offline sales decreased by 4.1% to 228.44 billion yuan [36] - The report emphasizes the strong performance of domestic brands in the online market, particularly on platforms like Douyin and Tmall [40][43] Investment Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on leading domestic beauty brands that are expected to gain market share, particularly in high-growth segments [46][47] - Key recommendations include companies like Shangmei Co., Ltd., Maogeping, and Pulaia, which are well-positioned to benefit from the ongoing trends in the beauty market [50]