Group 1 - The company, Wynn Macau, announced a mid-term dividend of HKD 0.185 per share, which will be distributed on September 17, 2025, for the six months ending June 30, 2025 [1]

Company Research - China Hongqiao (1378, Buy): Integrated cost advantages are significant, with a large buyback reflecting confidence. The company achieved revenue of 81.039 billion RMB in H1 2025, a year-on-year increase of 10.1%[11] - NetEase (NTES.US/9999.HK, Buy): Deferred revenue grew by 25% year-on-year, driven by updates in both new and existing game content[14] - Xtep International (1368, Buy): H1 2025 profit increased by 21.5%, with professional sports business maintaining rapid growth[21] Financial Performance - China Hongqiao's gross profit margin improved by 0.6 percentage points to 25.2%, benefiting from energy structure optimization and low-carbon technology[6] - NetEase's GAAP net profit reached 8.6 billion RMB, a year-on-year increase of 27.3%[14] - Xtep's revenue grew by 7.1% to 6.84 billion RMB, with the professional sports segment increasing by 32.5%[21] Market Outlook - The global electrolytic aluminum market is in a tight balance, with prices expected to remain between 20,600-21,300 RMB/ton in H2 2025[7] - China Hongqiao's target price is set at 29.0 HKD, indicating a potential upside of 24% from the current price[9] - Xtep's target price is 7.36 HKD, reflecting a 19.8% upside potential[25]

Group 1 - Morgan Stanley believes that there is over an 80% probability that the stock price of Wynn Macau (01128) will rise within the next 60 days [1] - Despite weak performance in the second quarter, the company is expected to see improvement in the third quarter [1] - The company is projected to pay a dividend of HKD 0.185 for the first half of the year, which is higher than market expectations and implies a dividend yield of 6% [1] Group 2 - The company's dividend is noted to be higher than its peers and its valuation is considered low, suggesting potential for recovery [1]

Core Viewpoint - Wynn Macau (01128) shares increased nearly 5%, currently up 4.72% at HKD 6.66, with a trading volume of HKD 175 million [1] Group 1: Company Performance - Wynn Macau announced a board meeting scheduled for August 20 to consider and approve the interim results for the six months ending June 30, 2025 [1] - Morgan Stanley raised the target price for Wynn Macau from HKD 7.1 to HKD 7.8, citing a reduction in estimated non-gaming capital expenditures for 2026 [1] - The expected annual non-gaming capital expenditure is now HKD 1.8 billion [1] Group 2: Market Outlook - The rating for Wynn Macau has been upgraded to "Overweight" due to anticipated market share growth in the third quarter driven by high-end mass gaming operations [1] - The recent decline in the company's stock price has made short-term valuations more attractive, with expectations that the stock will outperform the market in the next 60 days [1]

Market Overview - The Hong Kong stock market is experiencing a continued adjustment, with the Hang Seng Index at 24,898 points, down 0.89% [1] - The Hang Seng Tech Index is reported at 5,475 points, down 1.20% [1] Focus Stocks - Oriental Selection shows a strong rebound, rising over 10% after significant fluctuations the previous day [3] - Tech stocks are collectively declining, with Xiaomi down over 2%, and JD.com and Kuaishou down over 1% [3] - New consumption concept stocks are mixed, with Xpeng Motors up over 3% and Pop Mart down over 2% [3] - Gaming stocks are active, with Wynn Macau up nearly 1% [3] - Gold stocks are generally down, with China Silver Group falling over 4% [3] - Chinese brokerage stocks are weakening, with Huatai Securities down over 2% [3] Cross-Border ETFs - Cross-border ETFs are generally down, with only a few exceptions such as the France CAC40 ETF, S&P 500 ETF, Hong Kong Stock Connect Auto ETF, and Dow Jones ETF showing slight increases [3] - Nasdaq Tech ETF, Hong Kong Internet ETF, and Hang Seng Internet ETF are down over 2% [3] - Hong Kong Securities ETF, Nikkei ETF, and Hong Kong Tech ETF are down over 1% [3]

Group 1 - Morgan Stanley raised the target price for Wynn Macau from HKD 7.1 to HKD 7.8 and upgraded the rating to "Overweight" [1] - The company reported an adjusted daily EBITDA of USD 3.3 million for June and July, translating to approximately USD 300 million for the quarter [1] - The forecast for the 2025 dividend per share was increased to HKD 0.37, which is 50% higher than market expectations, resulting in a dividend yield of 6%, the highest in the industry [1] Group 2 - The recent decline in the company's stock price has made short-term valuations more attractive, with expectations that the stock will outperform the market in the next 60 days [1] - In the industry upcycle, there is a preference for high-leverage companies, and Wynn Macau's net debt to EBITDA ratio is between 4 to 5 times, indicating greater potential for stock price appreciation compared to peers [1] - Wynn Macau is the first company in the coverage area to issue bonds maturing in 2034, reflecting increased confidence in its business sustainability [1]

Market Overview - The Hong Kong stock market indices collectively rose, with the Hang Seng Index up by 0.19% to 25,224.97 points, the Hang Seng Tech Index up by 0.10%, and the National Enterprises Index up by 0.13% [2][3] Gaming and Gambling Sector - Casino and gambling stocks led the gains, with Wynn Macau rising over 3%. Multiple institutions have released reports optimistic about the gaming industry's outlook, with Morgan Stanley predicting a continuous increase in Macau's gaming revenue from 2025 to 2027 [3][4] Real Estate Sector - The real estate sector showed strength, with China Fortune Land Development rising over 5%. The Chinese government is taking strong measures to stabilize the real estate market, emphasizing urban renewal and the renovation of old housing [5][6] AI Sector - AI concept stocks saw significant increases, with Fenbi rising over 18% and Zhihu over 17%. Analysts believe the AI industry is entering a phase of substantial development, transitioning from speculation to real growth, driven by favorable policies, technology, and capital [6][7] Internet Healthcare Sector - Internet healthcare stocks experienced some gains, with Ping An Good Doctor rising over 3%. The sector is benefiting from multiple favorable developments, including policy support and technological innovation [7][8] New Consumption Sector - The new consumption sector experienced a pullback, with Blukoo falling over 8%. Analysts suggest that the structural benefits of new consumption will continue, but the market has adjusted its earnings expectations for high-growth stocks [8][9]

Group 1 - Morgan Stanley raised the target price for Wynn Macau from HKD 7.1 to HKD 7.8, upgrading the rating to "Overweight" [1] - The recent decline in stock price has made the valuation more attractive, with expectations that the stock will outperform the market in the next 60 days [1] - The forecast for the company's 2025 earnings per share dividend has been increased to HKD 0.37, which is 50% higher than market expectations, with an anticipated dividend yield of 6%, the highest in the industry [1] Group 2 - During the industry's upward cycle, Morgan Stanley is optimistic about high-leverage companies, noting that Wynn Macau's net debt to EBITDA ratio (4-5 times) is expected to provide greater upside potential for the stock price [1]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article highlights the performance of Melco Resorts & Entertainment (MSC), which saw a stock increase of 2.66% to $4.73 per share, with a total market capitalization of $997 million [1] - Financial data indicates that as of June 30, 2025, Melco Resorts reported total revenue of $352 million, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 12.87%, while the net profit attributable to shareholders was -$19.718 million, showing a significant year-on-year increase of 58.93% [1] - Melco Resorts & Entertainment is described as a world-class gaming, retail, and entertainment resort located in Macau, featuring a highly differentiated non-gaming entertainment offering, including the world's first figure-eight Ferris wheel and a 4D Batman flight simulator [1] Group 2 - The resort includes approximately 1,600 luxury hotel rooms, various dining options, and around 35,000 square meters of retail space, enhancing its appeal as a comprehensive entertainment destination [1]

Market Performance - The Hang Seng Index opened 197 points lower and closed 249 points or 1% down at 25,270, with a daily trading volume up over 15% to HK$312.687 billion [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index rose 30 points or 0.8% to 3,696, with a turnover of RMB960.6 billion; the Shenzhen Component Index rose 183 points or 1.6% to 11,634, with a turnover of RMB1.28 trillion; the ChiNext Index rose 64 points or 2.6% to 2,534, with a turnover of RMB652.2 billion [2] - The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 34 points or 0.1% to 44,946; the S&P 500 Index fell 18 points or 0.3% to 6,449; the Nasdaq Composite Index fell 87 points or 0.4% to 21,622 [2] Central Bank Operations - The People's Bank of China conducted a 7 - day reverse repurchase operation worth RMB238 billion at an unchanged rate of 1.4% on the 15th, with a net injection of RMB116 billion after RMB122 billion of reverse repurchases matured. It also carried out a 6 - month buy - out reverse repurchase operation worth RMB500 billion [2] - The central parity rate of the RMB against the US dollar was lowered by 34 points to 7.1371 [2] Corporate News - Huahong Semiconductor is planning to acquire the controlling stake of Shanghai Huili Microelectronics by issuing shares and paying cash, and is currently in contact with potential transaction parties [4] - Argo Biopharma is considering an IPO in Hong Kong, aiming to raise about US$300 million (equivalent to about HK$2.34 billion) [4] - China Shenhua plans a mid - 2025 profit distribution, with the amount not less than 75% and not more than the attributable net profit to shareholders in the first half of the year [4] - Longfor Group issued a profit warning, expecting a 45% drop in profit and a 70% drop in core profit for the six months ended June compared to last year due to the decline in the real estate industry [5] - China Hongqiao reported a 10.1% year - on - year increase in revenue to RMB81.039 billion and a 35% increase in net profit to RMB12.361 billion for the six months ended June, with no interim dividend [5] - Sands China reported a 23.7% year - on - year drop in net profit to US$413 million for the six months ended June, with an interim dividend of HK$0.25 [5] International News - US President Trump and Russian President Putin met in Alaska but did not reach a consensus on a cease - fire in Ukraine. Trump said they discussed land transfer and security guarantees in Ukraine and were close to an agreement, pending Ukraine's approval [3] - Based on the results of the meeting, Trump said he did not think it was necessary to take action regarding China's purchase of Russian oil for the time being and might reconsider in two to three weeks [3] Banking Data - In the first half of 2025, commercial banks in China achieved a cumulative net profit of RMB1.2 trillion. At the end of the second quarter of 2025, the average return on capital was 8.19% and the average return on assets was 0.63% [4]