Market Overview - The Nasdaq index rose by 1%, with Google shares increasing over 9%, reaching a historical high [8] - Spot gold surpassed $3,550, indicating a continued rise in safe-haven demand [8] - The 30-year U.S. Treasury yield approached 5% before retreating, while the 10-year yield was at 4.199% [8] - Southbound capital net purchased Hong Kong stocks worth $5.5 billion, with Alibaba seeing three consecutive days of increased holdings [8] - The Hong Kong PMI rose to 50.7 in August, indicating a significant improvement in the business environment [12] Company Focus - **Siengene (2096)**: Reported total revenue of RMB 3.585 billion for the first half of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 15.1%. Innovative drug revenue accounted for over 75%, growing by 26% [20] - **China Petroleum Engineering (2386)**: Achieved revenue of RMB 31.559 billion in the first half of 2025, a 10.1% year-on-year increase, with net profit reaching RMB 1.388 billion, up 4.8% [20] - **Longi Green Energy (6869)**: Revenue increased by 19.4% year-on-year, driven by strong overseas market demand, with overseas revenue growing by 52.8% [20] Economic Data - U.S. factory orders decreased by 1.3% month-on-month in July, with durable goods orders revised down by 2.8%, aligning with expectations [10] - The U.S. JOLTS job openings for July were reported at 7.181 million, lower than expected [10] - The U.S. trade balance for July showed a deficit of $77.9 billion [18] ETF and Stock Recommendations - **Gold ETFs**: Recommended for allocation due to strong safe-haven demand, with options like GLD or IAU [8] - **Alphabet Inc. (GOOG)**: The U.S. court ruling allowed Google to retain its Chrome browser, providing a short-term price increase opportunity [22][23] - **Adobe Inc. (ADBE)**: Actively integrating AI into core products, with over 35% of Photoshop subscribers using generative AI features, indicating a positive impact on user engagement [24][25]

Core Insights - The report highlights a 100% probability of a 0.25% interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve during the upcoming FOMC meeting on September 16-17 [9] - U.S. consumer confidence has declined, with the University of Michigan's September index dropping to 55.4, below the previous month's 58.2 and the expected 58.0 [9][11] - The People's Bank of China is set to conduct a 600 billion yuan reverse repurchase operation with a 182-day term [9] - Investment strategies favor sectors such as smart manufacturing, cloud computing, AI, and medical innovation, which are attracting foreign institutional interest [9] - Recommendations include incorporating new targets into the southbound trading scheme, adjusting weightings, and early positioning [9] Market Overview - The Hang Seng Index has surpassed the 26,000-point mark, closing at 26,388 points, marking a weekly increase of 970 points or 3.82% [13] - The market anticipates a likely interest rate cut in the U.S., with discussions around whether the cut will be 0.25% or 0.5% [13] - The Hong Kong government's issuance of silver bonds has begun, with a guaranteed interest rate of 3.85%, which remains attractive compared to local deposit rates [13] - China's credit data showed a modest recovery in August, with new loans of 590 billion yuan, reversing a decline from July [13] - The People's Bank of China is seeking public opinion on cross-border RMB financing, aiming to enhance the offshore RMB market [13] Company Focus - Weili Zhibo (9887) is focused on the high-growth biopharmaceutical sector, with a narrowed mid-year loss of 166 million yuan, reflecting improved operational efficiency [20] - Hansoh Pharmaceutical (3692) has successfully expanded its oncology product line in China and launched in the UK, indicating significant future potential [20] - Lenovo Group (992) reported a 22% year-on-year revenue growth to 18.83 billion USD, driven by AI strategy and strong cash returns [20] Global Market Summary - The Hang Seng Index closed at 26,388.16, up 301.84 points or 1.16% [15] - The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 273 points or 0.59%, while the Nasdaq Composite rose by 98.03 points or 0.44% [15] - The S&P 500 Index experienced a slight decline of 3.18 points or 0.05% [15] Economic Data Releases - Key economic data releases include China's new housing prices for 70 major cities and industrial production figures for August [18] - The unemployment rate in China for August is reported at 5.2% [18] - The U.S. New York Federal Reserve manufacturing index for September is estimated at 4.3 [18]

Market Overview - The US stock market is experiencing consolidation at high levels, with the S&P 500 index reaching new historical highs for three consecutive days [9] - The Hang Seng Index has been on the rise, with attractive valuations continuing to draw investor interest [9] - Tencent's quarterly results exceeded expectations, with AI becoming a core driver for a new round of valuation reassessment [9] - There is a structural preference for high-dividend sectors such as energy, telecommunications, and banking, as well as hard technology sectors like semiconductors and AI [9] - The trading volume in the Hong Kong stock market has reached new highs, with net inflows from the Stock Connect program amounting to HKD 820 billion in the first half of the year [9] Company Focus - Tencent's overseas gaming revenue increased by 35% year-on-year in Q2 2025, benefiting from the recovery of paid markets in Europe, the US, Japan, and South Korea [22] - JD.com reported a 22% revenue growth to RMB 356.7 billion, although its adjusted net profit margin fell by 2.9 percentage points to 2.1% [13] - Lenovo Group's Q1 profit attributable to shareholders was USD 505 million, a year-on-year increase of 108%, despite challenges from US tariff policies [13] Economic Data - In July, China's industrial production grew by 6.0% year-on-year, while retail sales increased by 4.6% [20] - The unemployment rate in China for July was reported at 5.1% [20] - Hong Kong's GDP for Q2 showed a year-on-year growth of 3.1% [20] - Taiwan's GDP for Q2 grew by 8.0% year-on-year [20] Investment Strategy - The report suggests focusing on performance and maintaining a high proportion of AI and technology-related assets while also considering high-dividend stocks [9] - The recommendation includes buying IGG at $5.10 with a target price of $5.82 and a stop-loss at $4.87 [22] - For Eli Lilly and Company, Q2 revenue reached USD 15.56 billion, a 38% year-on-year increase, with net profit at USD 5.66 billion, up 91% [24]

Core Insights - The report highlights a stabilization in the US stock market, with investors taking advantage of lower prices, leading to a recovery in major indices [9][11] - The focus of the market has shifted towards corporate earnings and trade agreements, indicating a potential for future growth [9][11] - The report notes a significant outflow of capital from Hong Kong stocks, with net outflows reaching HKD 18.09 billion, the highest since May 12 [9][11] Market Overview - The Hang Seng Index closed at 24,733.45, up 225.64 points or 0.92%, while the Hang Seng Tech Index rose by 1.55% [15][17] - The Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 585.06 points or 1.34%, recovering losses from previous weeks [11][15] - Notable stock performances included Tesla and Microsoft, both rising by 2.2%, while Amazon saw a decline of 1.4% [11][15] Economic Data - US factory orders decreased by 4.8% in June, marking the largest drop since 2020, aligning with expectations [11] - The report anticipates upcoming economic data releases, including the Purchasing Managers' Index for Hong Kong and China, and the Producer Price Index for the Eurozone [21] Company Recommendations - The report recommends buying shares of WuXi AppTec (2126), a leader in CAR-T cell therapy in China, with a target price of HKD 6.44 [22] - It also highlights The Southern Company (SO) for its stable cash flow and projected growth in electricity demand, making it a strong investment choice [24] - The Allstate Corporation (ALL) reported a revenue increase of 5.85% to USD 16.633 billion, with earnings per share rising significantly, indicating strong performance [25]

Core Insights - The Federal Reserve maintained interest rates at 4.25%-4.5%, aligning with expectations [9] - The US GDP for Q2 grew by 3%, surpassing expectations, primarily due to a significant increase in net exports [11] - The A-share market shows strong revaluation momentum, with the CSI 300 index's historical PE and PB ratios at 12.3x and 1.24x, respectively, indicating a cheap valuation [9][11] Market Focus and Strategy - The A-share market is expected to have long-term value due to favorable policies, despite potential short-term adjustments [9] - Recommendations include gradually accumulating A-share ETFs due to valuation re-evaluation [9] - The Hang Seng Index experienced a significant drop, closing at 25,176 points, with analysts suggesting it may breach the 25,000 mark [13] Company Highlights - Meta Platforms Inc. reported a 36% year-on-year increase in net profit and a 22% rise in revenue for Q2, exceeding expectations [11] - HSBC has a pessimistic outlook on Hong Kong's commercial real estate, increasing provisions significantly [13] - The company Giant Bio (2367) is positioned as a leader in the collagen market, with a projected market size of 108.3 billion yuan by 2027 [21] Economic Data Overview - The US GDP growth rate for Q2 was reported at 3%, with PCE inflation at 2.1% [11] - China's manufacturing PMI for July is at 49.7, indicating contraction, while the non-manufacturing PMI is at 50.2, suggesting slight expansion [19] - Hong Kong's GDP growth for Q2 is reported at 2.8% year-on-year [19] Stock Recommendations - Buy recommendation for Giant Bio at $57.10, with a target price of $66.20 and a stop-loss at $54.72 [21] - Starbucks Corporation reported Q3 revenue of $9.456 billion, a 3.8% year-on-year increase, exceeding market expectations [23] - FTAI Aviation Ltd. saw a 52.4% year-on-year revenue increase to $676 million, indicating strong growth potential [24]

Market Overview - The US stock market reached record highs last week, with the S&P 500 gaining 1.5% and up 28% year-to-date, while the Nasdaq rose 1.3% and is up 38% for the year [10] - The Hang Seng Index has risen for three consecutive weeks, gaining 1,472 points (+6.16%), but is expected to consolidate at high levels due to overbought technical indicators [8][10] - The onshore RMB reached a nearly 9-month high at around 6.92, indicating significant capital inflows [8] Economic Indicators - The US is expected to release July non-farm payroll data, with a forecast increase of 102,000 jobs, down from 147,000 in the previous month [10] - The preliminary estimate for Q2 GDP is expected to show a 3% year-on-year increase, significantly better than the 0.5% contraction in Q1 [10] - The core PCE price index is anticipated to rise by 0.3% month-on-month and 2.7% year-on-year [10] Company Focus - Major tech companies including Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta are set to announce their quarterly earnings this week, with market attention on whether AI capital expenditures will yield returns [8][10] - The report highlights the strong performance of the Hong Kong stock market, with significant inflows into traditional high-yield stocks and local real estate stocks [12] - The report notes that the stock of Miniso (9896) is recommended for purchase, leveraging its global expansion and operational efficiency [20] Sector Analysis - The healthcare sector is highlighted, with China National Pharmaceutical Group (1099) benefiting from favorable government policies and holding a 33.3% market share in China's pharmaceutical distribution market [20] - The report mentions the performance of Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (FIX), which reported a 20.05% year-on-year revenue increase to $2.173 billion, exceeding market expectations [22]

Market Performance - The Hang Seng Index rose by 129 points or 0.5%, closing at 25,667 points, marking a five-day consecutive increase[1] - The Shanghai Composite Index increased by 23 points or 0.7%, closing at 3,605 points, reaching a nine-month high[2] - The S&P 500 index gained 4 points, closing at 6,363 points, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 316 points or 0.7%[2] Economic Indicators - The People's Bank of China conducted a 331 billion yuan reverse repurchase operation at a steady rate of 1.4%, resulting in a net withdrawal of 119.5 billion yuan for the day[2] - The RMB/USD midpoint rose by 29 pips to 7.1385, the highest since November of the previous year[2] Automotive Industry - In June 2025, sales of Chinese brand passenger cars reached 1.707 million units, a month-on-month increase of 5.3% and a year-on-year increase of 19.3%, capturing 67.3% of total passenger car sales[3] Corporate Earnings - Kintor Pharmaceutical (00148.HK) expects a net profit increase of over 70% for the six months ending June 2025, exceeding approximately 2.56 billion yuan[4] - Lingbao Gold (03330.HK) anticipates revenue between 7.492 billion to 7.92 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year increase of approximately 75% to 85%[4]