Report Investment Rating - There is no information about the industry investment rating in the provided reports. Core Viewpoints - The Hong Kong stock market rose, with the Hang Seng Index up 301 points or 1.2% to close at 26,388 points, the China Enterprises Index up 104 points or 1.1% to close at 9,364 points, and the Hang Seng Tech Index up 100 points or 1.7% to close at 5,989 points. The total turnover of the market was HK$320.734 billion [1]. - The A - share market had a mixed performance. The Shanghai Composite Index fell 4 points or 0.1% to close at 3,870 points, the Shenzhen Component Index fell 55 points or 0.4% to close at 12,924 points, and the ChiNext Index fell 33 points or 1% to close at 3,020 points [1]. - The US stock market had a mixed performance on Friday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 273 points or 0.6% to close at 45,834 points, the S&P 500 Index fell 3 points to close at 6,584 points, and the Nasdaq Composite Index rose 98 points or 0.4% to close at 22,141 points, hitting a record - high close [2]. Summary by Related Content Stock Market Performance - **Hong Kong Stock Market**: The Hang Seng Index opened 453 points higher, and its gain expanded to 499 points, reaching a four - year high of 26,585 points. It finally closed up 301 points or 1.2% at 26,388 points. The China Enterprises Index rose 104 points or 1.1% to 9,364 points, and the Hang Seng Tech Index rose 100 points or 1.7% to 5,989 points. The total trading volume was HK$320.734 billion [1]. - **A - share Market**: The Shanghai Composite Index closed down 4 points or 0.1% at 3,870 points with a trading volume of RMB 1.09 trillion. The Shenzhen Component Index closed down 55 points or 0.4% at 12,924 points with a trading volume of nearly RMB 1.43 trillion. The ChiNext Index closed down 33 points or 1% at 3,020 points with a trading volume of RMB 675 billion [1]. - **US Stock Market**: The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed down 273 points or 0.6% at 45,834 points. The S&P 500 Index closed down 3 points at 6,584 points. The Nasdaq Composite Index closed up 98 points or 0.4% at 22,141 points, a record - high close, driven by Tesla's more than 7% increase [2]. Macroeconomic Data - **People's Bank of China Operations**: On the 12th, the People's Bank of China conducted 230 billion yuan of seven - day reverse repurchase operations in the open market, with an unchanged operating rate of 1.4%. There were 188.3 billion yuan of reverse repurchases maturing, resulting in a net injection of 41.7 billion yuan. The central parity rate of the RMB against the US dollar was raised by 15 points to 7.1019 [1]. - **Social Financing Scale**: In the first eight months of 2025, the cumulative increase in social financing scale was RMB 26.56 trillion, 4.66 trillion yuan more than the same period last year, exceeding the market expectation of RMB 26.487 trillion [2]. - **Money Supply**: At the end of August, the balance of broad - money (M2) was RMB 331.98 trillion, up 8.8% year - on - year, higher than the market expectation of 8.6%. The balance of narrow - money (M1) was RMB 111.23 trillion, up 6% year - on - year, and the balance of currency in circulation (M0) was RMB 13.34 trillion, up 11.7% year - on - year. In the first eight months, the net cash injection was RMB 520.8 billion [3]. - **Foreign Exchange Fund**: In August, the overseas assets of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority's Exchange Fund decreased by HK$52.6 billion to HK$3,487.1 billion. The monetary base was HK$2,014.2 billion [3]. Corporate News - **Hua Run Land**: In August, the total contract sales amount was about RMB 13.2 billion, and the sales floor area was about 5.39 million square meters, down 13.2% and 26.7% year - on - year respectively. In the first eight months, the cumulative total contract sales amount was RMB 136.8 billion, and the sales area was about 5.12 million square meters, down 12% and 23.3% respectively [4]. - **Sainsbury's and JD.com**: Sainsbury's terminated the negotiation with JD.com regarding the sale of its Argos general merchandise retail business [3]. Other News - **Anti - dumping Investigation**: The Ministry of Commerce of China launched an anti - dumping investigation into imported related analog chips from the United States starting from the 13th, involving general - purpose interface and gate - driver chips [3]. - **Civil Aviation Ticket Booking**: As the National Day holiday approaches, the booking of civil aviation tickets is gradually peaking, and the search popularity of domestic air tickets has increased by more than 30% [3]. - **US President's Statement**: US President Trump said he was ready to impose major sanctions on Russian oil if NATO took the same action and all NATO countries stopped buying Russian oil. He also said that NATO as a whole should impose a 50% - 100% tariff on China until the Russia - Ukraine war ends [2].

Market Overview - The Hang Seng Index is expected to challenge the 26,000 point mark due to stable economic performance in mainland China and a lack of immediate economic stimulus plans, alongside limited corporate profit improvements [2] - The recent agreement between China and the US to extend the tariff truce and the active trading environment in Hong Kong contribute to a positive risk appetite among investors [2][7] - The Federal Reserve's potential shift towards a more accommodative policy stance, as indicated by Chairman Powell, may further support market optimism [2] Sector Focus - The report highlights a positive outlook for the biotechnology sector, with strong earnings and increased support from the mainland government [8] - The electric vehicle sector is also noted for a surge in new vehicle releases in August, with some companies raising their annual sales targets, reflecting confidence in the market [8] Corporate News - Pinduoduo reported a second-quarter adjusted net profit of 32.71 billion RMB, exceeding market expectations, although management cautioned about the sustainability of this performance [12] - Bluesky Technology's mid-year profit increased by 33% to 1.143 billion RMB, with revenue rising by 14.18% to 32.96 billion RMB [12] - Haidilao's mid-year profit fell by 14% to 1.759 billion RMB, attributed to a decrease in table turnover rates and increased competition in the dining market [12] - Yihai International's mid-year profit slightly increased by 0.39% to 309 million RMB, with revenue remaining stable [12] - The report notes that the domestic merger and acquisition market in China saw a 45% increase in disclosed transaction value in the first half of the year, driven by strong strategic investments [10]

Stock Market Performance - The Hang Seng Index rose 234 points or 0.9% to close at 25,339 points, the China Enterprises Index rose 105 points or 1.2% to close at 9,079 points, and the Hang Seng Tech Index rose 149 points or 2.7% to close at 5,647 points. The total turnover of the market was HK$285.584 billion [1]. - The Shanghai Composite Index rose 54 points or 1.45% to close at 3,825 points, the Shenzhen Component Index rose 246 points or 2.07% to close at 12,166 points, and the ChiNext Index rose 87 points or 3.36% to close at 2,682 points. The total turnover of the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock markets increased to approximately RMB2.55 trillion, setting a record for the A-share market [2]. - The Dow Jones Industrial Average and the Nasdaq Composite both rose 1.9%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average reached a new high, closing 846 points higher at 45,631 points, the Nasdaq Composite rose 396 points to 21,496 points, and the S&P 500 Index closed 96 points or 1.5% higher at 6,466 points, approaching last week's high [2]. Monetary Policy - The People's Bank of China conducted a seven-day reverse repurchase operation of RMB253 billion in the open market on the 21st, with an operating interest rate remaining flat at 1.4%. There were RMB128.7 billion of reverse repurchases due, resulting in a net injection of RMB124.3 billion [2]. - The central parity rate of the RMB against the US dollar was raised by 97 points to 7.1287 [2]. Trade Policy - Canada announced on Friday the cancellation of several countervailing tariffs against the US but maintained a 25% tariff on US automobiles, steel, and aluminum. The policy adjustment will take effect on September 1st [3]. Company Announcements IPO - Aux Group (02580.HK) plans to globally issue 207.16 million shares, with 5% (approximately 10.3582 million shares) for the Hong Kong public offering and 95% (approximately 196.8 million shares) for the international placement. The offering price ranges from HK$16 to HK$17.42 per share, with a maximum fundraising of approximately HK$3.61 billion. The subscription period is from the 25th to noon on the 28th, and it is expected to be listed on September 2nd [4]. Interim Results - Sinopharm Group (01099.HK) reported a turnover of RMB286.043 billion for the six months ended June 30th, a year-on-year decrease of 2.9%. The net profit was RMB3.466 billion, a year-on-year decrease of 6.4%, and the earnings per share were RMB1.11. No dividend was declared [4]. - Zhaojin Mining Industry (01818.HK) reported an income of RMB6.972 billion for the six months ended June 30th, a year-on-year increase of 50.7%. The gross profit was RMB3.05 billion, an increase of 54.3%. The net profit was RMB1.44 billion, a growth of 160.4%, and the earnings per share were RMB0.38. No dividend was declared [4]. - Greentown China (03900.HK) reported an income of RMB53.368 billion for the six months ended June 30th, a year-on-year decrease of 23.3%, due to a 22.7% decrease in the transfer area during the period. The gross profit was RMB7.159 billion, a decrease of 21.4%. The net profit was RMB210 million, a decline of 89.7%, mainly affected by an impairment loss of RMB1.933 billion on related assets. The earnings per share were RMB0.08. No dividend was declared [5]. - Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group (06168.HK) reported an income of RMB3.15 billion for the six months ended June 30th, a year-on-year increase of 5.2%. The gross profit was RMB827 million, an increase of 8.7%, mainly due to the contribution of the self - operated business model. The net profit was RMB415 million, a growth of 11.9%, and the earnings per share were RMB1.09. An interim dividend of HK$0.45 was declared [5]. - Nine Masts Catering Group (09922.HK) reported an income of RMB2.753 billion for the six months ended June 30th, a year-on-year decrease of 10.1%. The net profit was RMB60.69 million, a decline of 16%, and the earnings per share were RMB0.04. No dividend was declared [5]. - CMOC Group (03993.HK) reported an operating income of RMB94.773 billion for the six months ended June 30th, a year-on-year decrease of 7.8%. The operating cost was RMB74.727 billion, a decrease of 11%. The net profit attributable to shareholders was RMB8.671 billion, a growth of 60.1%, setting a new high for the same period. The earnings per share were RMB0.41. No dividend was declared [5]. - CRRC Corporation Limited (01766.HK) reported an operating income of RMB119.758 billion for the six months ended June 30th, a year-on-year increase of 33%, mainly due to the growth of railway equipment and new industry revenues. The net profit was RMB7.246 billion, a growth of 72.5%, and the earnings per share were RMB0.25. An interim dividend of RMB0.11 was declared [6]. - Dongfang Selection (01797.HK) reported a total revenue of RMB4.392 billion for the fiscal year ended May 31st, a year-on-year decrease of 37.9%. The net profit was RMB5.74 million, a decline of 99.7%, and the earnings per share were RMB0.01. No dividend was declared. The net profit from continuing operations was RMB6.2 million, compared with RMB249 million in 2024. Excluding the financial impact of the sale of Yuhui Tongxing, the net profit from continuing operations was RMB135 million, a growth of 30%. The total operating cost of continuing operations decreased by 38.2% to RMB3 billion, mainly due to the decrease in the inventory cost and logistics cost of self - operated products caused by the decrease in GMV. The gross profit from continuing operations decreased by 17% to RMB1.4 billion, and the gross profit margin increased from 25.9% to 32% [7]. - China National Tobacco Hong Kong (06055.HK) reported an income of RMB10.316 billion for the six months ended June 30th, a year-on-year increase of 18.5%. The gross profit was RMB946 million, a decrease of 1.8%. The net profit was RMB706 million, a growth of 9.8%, and the earnings per share were RMB1.02. An interim dividend of HK$0.19 was declared, compared with HK$0.15 in the same period last year [7].

Market Overview - The Hang Seng Index is expected to rise towards 26,000 points due to stable economic performance in mainland China during the first half of the year, with limited willingness to implement further economic stimulus measures and modest corporate profit improvements [2] - Active trading in the Hong Kong market reflects a positive risk appetite, with capital rotating across different sectors [2] - The initiation of a new round of trade negotiations between China and the US, along with the extension of the 90-day tariff ceasefire agreement, has contributed to a more favorable outlook for the Hang Seng Index [2] Company News - JD Group (9618) has made a takeover offer to European electronics retailer Ceconomy [4] - Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (3750) reported a 33% increase in interim profit, exceeding expectations [4] - HSBC Holdings (0005) reported a 27% decline in pre-tax profit, falling short of expectations, and announced a $3 billion share buyback [4] - Prada (1913) saw a slight increase of less than 1% in half-year profit, which was below expectations [4] - WuXi AppTec (2359) is raising approximately 7.7 billion yuan through a discounted share placement [4] Economic Indicators - The US Federal Reserve maintained interest rates, with indications that they are not prepared to cut rates yet, despite a slowdown in economic activity [4] - The Fed's dot plot suggests two rate cuts totaling 50 basis points this year, with a cautious outlook on future inflation [4] - The US is engaged in trade negotiations with multiple countries, with some progress reported, although uncertainties remain [4] Macro Focus - The Central Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China has decided to hold the Fourth Plenary Session in October, focusing on economic development and strategic planning for the next five years [8] - The meeting emphasized the importance of maintaining strategic determination and confidence in China's economic resilience and potential [8] - The Chinese government is expected to implement more proactive fiscal policies to stimulate domestic demand and consumption [9] Investment Insights - The report highlights the potential for investment in sectors such as construction, brokerage, and export-oriented companies due to ongoing trade negotiations and infrastructure projects [7] - The focus on enhancing domestic consumption and addressing economic challenges presents opportunities for companies involved in consumer goods and services [9]

Market Overview - The Hang Seng Index is expected to rise towards 26,000 points due to a stable economic outlook in mainland China and a postponement of tariffs by the US, although corporate earnings improvements are limited [2] - Market activity remains robust with active trading across various sectors, reflecting a positive risk appetite among investors [2] Macro Focus - US President Trump indicated that global benchmark tariffs could range between 15% to 20%, with ongoing trade negotiations between the US and China potentially paving the way for a meeting between leaders [4][8] - Reports suggest that the US-China tariff ceasefire may be extended by another 90 days, with no new tariffs imposed during this period [8] - The Chinese government is implementing a child-rearing subsidy of 3,600 RMB per year for children under three years old, aimed at reducing family costs and benefiting over 20 million families annually [8] Corporate News - WuXi AppTec (2359) reported a 95% increase in interim profits, exceeding expectations, and raised its full-year operational outlook [10] - Huazhong Medicine (2552) anticipates a profit of over 1.1 billion RMB for the interim period, a significant turnaround from a loss in the previous year [10] - ZTE Corporation (0763) plans to issue convertible bonds at a 15.9% premium, expecting to raise over 3.5 billion RMB for enhancing its computing product development [10] - Same Origin Pharmaceutical (2410) is conducting a discounted share placement to raise approximately 1.6 billion RMB for R&D and operational needs [10] - The Hong Kong retail sector is experiencing a recovery, with a 0.9% quarterly increase in core street shop rents, driven by the return of international tourists [9][10] Economic Indicators - Hong Kong's exports rose by 11.9% year-on-year in June, marking the 16th consecutive month of growth, although this was below market expectations [9] - The US Treasury plans to issue over 1 trillion USD in bonds this quarter to cover a shortfall from the previous quarter, reflecting a cautious economic outlook [8]

Market Overview - The Hang Seng Index is facing resistance at 24,700 points, with a projected P/E ratio of 11 times over the next 12 months [2] - The recent US-China trade talks have led to a temporary reduction in tariffs, but further progress remains uncertain, impacting corporate earnings and capital inflow [2][4] - The Hang Seng Index closed at 23,892 points, down 1.06% year-to-date, while the Hang Seng Tech Index fell by 1.76% [6] Economic Indicators - The US Federal Reserve maintained interest rates, with expectations of two rate cuts totaling 0.5% this year, reflecting cautious optimism about inflation [5][8] - China's June CPI unexpectedly rose by 0.1%, ending four months of deflation, while PPI fell by 3.6%, the largest drop in two years [9] - The National Development and Reform Commission estimates China's economy could reach 140 trillion yuan this year, emphasizing the importance of innovation in economic growth [9] Corporate News - New World Development is reportedly seeking to sell its K11 properties in Hangzhou and Shenzhen, aiming to attract investment from private firms [10] - Longfor Group's debt restructuring plan has been approved by creditors, allowing for adjustments in repayment arrangements [11] - BYD has achieved significant advancements in smart parking technology, promising comprehensive safety coverage for users [10] Sector Focus - Macau's June gaming revenue exceeded expectations, indicating a strong recovery as the summer peak season approaches [7] - The online music sector faces intensified competition, prompting a potential shift of funds towards more visible tech stocks [7] - The global PC shipment volume increased by 6.5% year-on-year in Q2 2025, with Lenovo leading the market share at 24.8% [9]

Group 1 - JD.com (09618) stock price reached HKD 135.4, up 1.42%, with mixed investor sentiment regarding future price movements [1] - Technical indicators show that the 10-day moving average (HKD 134.75) and the 30-day moving average (HKD 134.86) are nearly aligned, indicating a critical decision point for the stock [1] - Key support levels are at HKD 128.3 (Support 1) and HKD 124.5 (Support 2), while resistance levels are at HKD 141.4 (Resistance 1) and HKD 145.1 (Resistance 2) [1] Group 2 - On May 19, JD.com stock rose 3.37%, significantly boosting the performance of related derivative products, with notable gains in bull certificates [3] - The Morgan Stanley bull certificate 51050 surged 30% in just two days, while another Morgan Stanley bull certificate 51256 increased by 23% [3] - Call options such as the Societe Generale call option 16648 and UBS call option 16559 also saw increases of 13% and 12%, respectively [3] Group 3 - The current focus for warrants includes the Societe Generale call option 16648 with a strike price of HKD 149.1, offering a leverage of 4.4 times, and UBS call option 16559 with similar leverage [4] - For bearish positions, put options like UBS put option 27915 and Morgan Stanley put option 27922, with a strike price of HKD 127.9, are recommended due to their low implied volatility and high leverage [4] Group 4 - Bull certificates such as the HSBC bull certificate 54063 provide a leverage of 10.4 times with a recovery price of HKD 125.5, maintaining a safety margin of about 7% from the current price [8] - Morgan Stanley bull certificate 68135 offers a leverage of 10 times with a recovery price of HKD 125 [8] - For bearish options, Citigroup bear certificate 55107 provides a leverage of 6.4 times with a recovery price of HKD 155, offering a buffer of approximately 15% from the current price [8]

Market Overview - The Hang Seng Index closed at 23,108.27 points, down 1.87% for the day and up 15.20% year-to-date[6] - The Technology Index fell by 3.26% to 5,269.66 points, with a year-to-date increase of 17.94%[6] - The total turnover decreased by 31.8% to HKD 219.845 billion[8] Company Performance - Micron Robotics (2252.HK) raised HKD 380 million through a 13.8% discounted placement, with major shareholder intending to reduce stake from 48.08% to 43.98%[8] - Samsonite (1910.HK) reported a first-quarter profit of HKD 48.2 million, a year-on-year decline of 42.55%, with net sales of HKD 797 million, down 7.33%[8] Economic Indicators - The one-month HIBOR is at 1.57%, the lowest in two and a half years[8] - The U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) growth rate was lower than expected, contributing to a rise in U.S. stock markets[8] Investment Recommendations - Cathay Pacific (293.HK) is recommended for purchase at HKD 9.60, with a target price of HKD 10.50 and a stop-loss at HKD 8.50[16][17] - Tencent Holdings (700.HK) has a suggested buy price of HKD 390, with a target price of HKD 450[12] Commodity Prices - New York crude oil closed at USD 63.67, up 2.78%[8] - New York gold settled at USD 3,247.80, an increase of 0.61%[8] Bond Yields - The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield is at 4.4729%, with a year-to-date change of -9.61 basis points[23]