Market Performance - The Hang Seng Index opened 101 points higher on the 27th, rose 129 points to a high of 25,653 points in the early session, then fell back, and closed down 323 points or 1.3% at 25,201 points [1] - The H-shares Index fell 128 points or 1.4% to close at 9,020 points, and the Hang Seng Tech Index fell 84 points or 1.5% to close at 5,697 points [1] - The total turnover of the market increased to HK$371.376 billion, the highest in nearly four months [1] - A-share market opened slightly higher, the ChiNext Index once rose more than 2%, but all three major indices fell in the afternoon. The Shanghai Composite Index closed down 68 points or 1.8% at 3,800 points, with a turnover of RMB 1.33 trillion; the Shenzhen Component Index closed down 178 points or 1.4% at 12,295 points, with a turnover of RMB 1.84 trillion; the ChiNext Index closed down 18 points or 0.7% at 2,723 points, with a turnover of RMB 878.3 billion [2] - In the US stock market on Wednesday, the Nasdaq rose 45 points or 0.2% to 21,590 points, the S&P 500 Index rose 15 points or 0.2% to 6,481 points, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 147 points or 0.3% to 45,565 points [2] Central Bank Operations - The People's Bank of China conducted RMB 379.9 billion of seven-day reverse repurchase operations on the 27th, with the operating rate remaining unchanged at 1.4%. There were RMB 616 billion of reverse repurchases maturing, resulting in a net withdrawal of RMB 236.1 billion [2] - The central parity rate of the RMB against the US dollar was raised by 80 points to 7.1108 [2] Company Earnings - Ctrip Group - S (09961.HK) reported a turnover of RMB 28.714 billion for the six months ended June this year, up 16.2% year-on-year. Net profit was RMB 9.123 billion, up 12% year-on-year, and non-GAAP net profit was also RMB 9.123 billion, up 12% year-on-year. Earnings per share were RMB 13.82. No dividend was declared [3] - Maogeping (01318.HK) reported revenue of RMB 2.588 billion for the six months ended June, up 31.3% year-on-year; gross profit was RMB 2.179 billion, up 30.2%. Net profit was RMB 670 million, up 36.1%, and earnings per share were RMB 1.37. No dividend was declared [4] - China Mengniu Dairy Company Limited (02319.HK) reported revenue of RMB 41.567 billion for the six months ended June, down 6.9% year-on-year due to the oversupply of raw milk and the slower-than-expected recovery of demand. Net profit was RMB 2.046 billion, down 16.4%, and earnings per share were 52.3 cents. No dividend was declared [4] - People's Insurance Company (Group) of China, Ltd. (01339.HK) reported total operating income of RMB 324.122 billion for the six months ended June this year, up 10.9% year-on-year. Net profit was RMB 26.671 billion, up 14% year-on-year, and earnings per share were RMB 0.6. An interim cash dividend of RMB 0.075 per 10 shares was declared, compared with RMB 0.063 per 10 shares in the same period last year [4] - Innovent Biologics, Inc. (01801.HK) reported revenue of RMB 5.953 billion for the six months ended June this year, up 50.6% year-on-year. It turned from a loss to a profit of RMB 834 million, compared with a loss of RMB 393 million in the same period last year. Earnings per share were RMB 0.51. No dividend was declared. Non-IFRS profit was RMB 1.213 billion, compared with a loss of RMB 160 million last year; non-IFRS EBITDA was RMB 1.413 billion, compared with a loss of RMB 161 million last year [5] - Meituan (03690.HK) reported a profit of RMB 365 million for the second quarter ended June 2025, down 96.8% year-on-year. Non-IFRS adjusted EBITDA was RMB 2.782 billion, down 81.5% year-on-year, and adjusted net profit fell 89% to RMB 1.493 billion. Revenue in the second quarter was RMB 91.84 billion, up 11.7% year-on-year, slightly lower than the forecast range of RMB 92.067 billion to RMB 94.534 billion by 8 brokers [5]

Market Overview - The US stock market is consolidating at high levels, with the Dow Jones facing resistance at 45,000 points and the S&P 500 slightly down by 0.03% [9] - The Japanese stock market reached a new high, with the Nikkei index rising by 0.77% to close at 43,714 points, showing mixed performance among tech stocks [9] - Strong corporate earnings were reported, with 92% of S&P 500 constituents exceeding expectations, and earnings per share increasing by 11% year-on-year, attributed to companies finding ways to mitigate tariff impacts and benefiting from a weaker dollar [9] - The US dollar index rose to 98.089, with dollar short positions declining for five consecutive weeks to $4.6 billion [9] - US 10-year Treasury yields increased to 4.3277%, as the market bets on a rate cut in September [9] Investment Strategies - Focus on earnings performance, recommending a high allocation to AI/technology assets while also considering high dividend stocks [9] - For Japanese stocks, the Nikkei's new high suggests short-term trading opportunities in Japanese stock ETFs [9] - Utilize structured products designed to capture market fluctuations linked to US stocks [9] - Implement volatility strategies using VIX-related products to seize short-term market movement opportunities [9] Key Company Highlights - 瑞声科技 (AAC Technologies) plans to hold a board meeting on August 21 to approve mid-term results, with expectations of significant revenue and net profit growth due to upgrades in Apple's acoustic and haptic product specifications, a recovery in consumer electronics, and explosive growth in AI and automotive sectors [21] - 吉利汽车 (Geely) reported a record total revenue of 150.3 billion RMB for the first half of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 27%, with core profit growing by 102% and gross margin rising to 16.4% [21] - 金山云 (Kingsoft Cloud) saw AI-related revenue grow by 228% year-on-year in Q1 2025, now accounting for 39% of public cloud service revenue, becoming a core growth engine for the company [21] Economic Data Releases - Upcoming economic data includes the Westpac Consumer Confidence Index for Australia, the unemployment rate for Hong Kong, and the Consumer Price Index for Canada and the US [19]

Market Overview - The Hang Seng Index is expected to challenge the 26,000 point mark, supported by a stable economic outlook in mainland China and a temporary easing of trade tensions between the US and China [2][4] - The market is currently active with a focus on earnings reports from major technology companies, which could provide momentum for future performance [2] Short-term Sector Outlook - Key market focus includes the unemployment rate in Hong Kong for July and earnings reports from companies such as Xiaomi, WuXi Biologics, Sunny Optical, and Pop Mart [3] Macro Focus - Chinese Premier Li Qiang emphasized the need for strong measures to stabilize the real estate market and boost effective investment, indicating a cautious but proactive approach to economic management [4][9] - The IDC reported a 4.1% decline in smartphone shipments in China for Q2, with Huawei regaining the top market position [9][10] Company News - WuXi Biologics reported a 53% increase in interim net profit to 750 million RMB, exceeding expectations [10] - Hansoh Pharmaceutical's interim net profit rose 15% to 3.134 billion RMB, also surpassing forecasts [10] - China Biologic Products saw a 12% increase in half-year profit, beating expectations [10] - Leap Motor recorded a net profit of 33.03 million RMB for the first time, exceeding expectations [10] - Tongcheng Travel's Q2 profit increased by 18%, aligning with expectations, and the company is optimistic about summer travel [10] Industry Developments - The online healthcare sector is experiencing increased penetration in drug sales, with clearer regulatory frameworks emerging [8] - The electric vehicle market is seeing a surge in new car releases in August, with some manufacturers raising their annual sales targets [8] Stock Performance - The Hang Seng Index closed at 25,177, down 0.37% year-to-date, it has increased by 25.51% [6] - The Hang Seng Tech Index rose by 0.65%, with a year-to-date increase of 24.87% [6] Investment Opportunities - Anker Innovations is reportedly considering a listing in Hong Kong, having seen its stock price rise over 50% this year [10] - NIO plans to enter new markets including Singapore, Uzbekistan, and Costa Rica, indicating expansion in the electric vehicle sector [10] - Zero Run Auto achieved a record delivery of 221,600 vehicles in the first half of the year, marking a 156% increase year-on-year [10]

Market Overview - The Hang Seng Index is constrained by the March high of 24,874 points, with expectations of new financial policies from mainland China to stabilize the market, including reserve requirement ratio cuts and interest rate reductions [2] - The recent US-China trade negotiations have led to a temporary reduction in tariffs, with US tariffs on Chinese imports dropping from 145% to 30%, and Chinese tariffs on US goods decreasing from 125% to 10% for a 90-day period [2][3] - The Hang Seng Index's valuation has returned to reasonable levels, requiring significant positive developments in trade agreements and corporate earnings improvements to maintain upward momentum [2] Sector Focus - The report highlights a positive outlook for sectors such as financial stocks, automotive parts, and gold mining stocks, driven by recent developments in trade agreements and geopolitical factors [7][8] - The automotive sector in mainland China saw a year-on-year sales increase of 11.2% in May, with new energy vehicle sales rising by 36.9% [9] Company News - Horizon Robotics plans to raise approximately HKD 47 billion through a share placement at a discount of nearly 7% [10] - Kintor Pharmaceutical is preparing for an IPO in Hong Kong, aiming to raise around USD 100 million [10] - Pop Mart has expanded its production capacity but still faces supply shortages due to high demand for its products [11] - JD Logistics is expanding its operations in Saudi Arabia, having recruited over a thousand staff for its logistics services [10] - Alibaba is focusing on re-establishing its leadership in the technology sector, emphasizing AI and cloud infrastructure as key strategic pillars [10] Economic Indicators - The US Consumer Price Index (CPI) for May showed a year-on-year increase of 2.4%, with core CPI rising by 0.1% month-on-month, indicating that tariffs have not yet significantly impacted overall inflation levels [8] - The Federal Reserve is expected to maintain interest rates, with projections indicating two rate cuts totaling 0.5% for the year [4][8]