Investment Rating - The report indicates a positive outlook for the Chinese equity market, particularly aligned with the 15th Five-Year Plan (FYP) [3][40]. Core Insights - The 15th FYP emphasizes high-quality, secure, and balanced growth, with a focus on technology, innovation, and improving people's livelihoods as key priorities for 2026-2030 [1][12]. - Historical analysis shows that aligning investment strategies with the FYP can yield significant alpha, with a potential 13% annualized alpha if portfolios are aligned with policy trends [2][18]. - The report identifies a universe of 35 GICS3 Industries that are expected to benefit from policy support, representing a total market cap of US$13 trillion, which is 66% of the full universe [3][40]. Summary by Sections 1. Historical Performance and Policy Alignment - MSCI China and CSI300 have delivered 8-10% total return CAGR since the 10th FYP, trailing nominal GDP growth of 11% [2][18]. - The report highlights that specific sectors mentioned in the 14th FYP significantly outperformed the benchmark, with average returns of 41% compared to -3% for the CSI300 [24][25]. 2. 15th FYP Portfolio Construction - The report screens for 50 mid-cap stocks across 21 sub-sectors, which have returned 68% in the past year, outperforming MSCI China by 33 percentage points [4][54]. - These stocks are expected to deliver a 30% EPS CAGR over the next two years, compared to 15% for MSCI China, indicating strong growth potential [4][54]. 3. Key Themes and Investment Opportunities - The report identifies several investment themes, including the return of private-owned enterprises (POEs), Going Global, AI, Anti-Involution, and Shareholder Returns, which are expected to outperform in a slower market [3][40]. - Emerging technologies such as 6G, bio-manufacturing, and hydrogen/nuclear fusion are highlighted as new areas of focus in the 15th FYP [12][15]. 4. Sectoral Analysis - The selected industries predominantly reside in Technology, Consumer, and Materials sectors, with a strong emphasis on tech-related industries expected to receive policy support [40][41]. - The report notes that the 15th FYP universe is expected to grow faster than the broader market, with higher profitability and growth capex intensity [40][39].

Core Viewpoint - JOYY Inc. plans to release its third quarter 2025 financial results on November 19, 2025, after the U.S. market closes, followed by an earnings conference call [1] Group 1: Earnings Release Details - The earnings conference call is scheduled for 9:00 PM U.S. Eastern Time on November 19, 2025 [1] - Participants can pre-register for the conference call using a provided link and will receive dial-in numbers and a unique PIN via email [2] - A live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the Company's investor relations website [2] Group 2: Company Overview - JOYY Inc. is a leading global technology company focused on enriching lives through technology [3] - The company has a diversified product portfolio that includes live streaming, short-form videos, instant messaging, and emerging initiatives like advertising and smart commerce SaaS [3] - JOYY has been listed on NASDAQ since November 2012 and operates globally from its headquarters in Singapore [3]

Group 1 - Royal Philips intends to extend the settlement of two forward contracts for 2 million long-term incentive plan shares each, postponing the maturity dates from Q4 2025 to Q4 2026 as part of its share repurchase program announced on June 14, 2023 [1] - Philips generated sales of EUR 18 billion in 2024 and employs approximately 67,300 employees, with operations in over 100 countries [3] - The company focuses on health technology, emphasizing patient- and people-centric innovation to improve health and well-being through advanced technology and clinical insights [2][3] Group 2 - Philips is a leader in various sectors including diagnostic imaging, ultrasound, image-guided therapy, monitoring, enterprise informatics, and personal health [3] - The company’s share repurchase program is part of its broader strategy to enhance shareholder value [1]

Core Insights - The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) has reached a 52-week high, increasing by 23.6% from its 52-week low price of $204.16 per share, indicating strong momentum in the retail sector [1][4] Group 1: ETF Overview - RTH tracks the MVIS US Listed Retail 25 Index, which includes companies involved in various retail distribution channels such as wholesalers, online retailers, and specialty retailers [2] - The ETF charges an annual fee of 35 basis points [2] Group 2: Retail Sales Performance - Retail sales in the United States rose by 0.5% month-over-month in July, totaling $726.3 billion, following a revised increase of 0.9% in June [3] - Year-over-year, retail sales increased by 3.9%, with the back-to-school season contributing to positive market sentiment [3] Group 3: Future Outlook - The ETF RTH is expected to maintain its strong performance in the near term, supported by a positive weighted alpha of 22.95, suggesting potential for further gains [4]

Core Viewpoint - Recently, Qinhuangdao Dali Jiacheng Technology Co., Ltd. was established with a registered capital of 500,000 RMB, indicating a focus on various technology and manufacturing services [1] Company Overview - The legal representative of the company is Liu Guanghui [1] - The registered capital of the company is 500,000 RMB [1] Business Scope - The company operates in a wide range of sectors including: - Technology services, development, consulting, exchange, transfer, and promotion [1] - Wholesale and retail of hardware products [1] - Manufacturing and research of hardware products [1] - Production and sales of rubber products and related equipment [1] - Manufacturing and retail of automotive and motorcycle parts [1] - Production and sales of battery accessories [1] - Human resources services excluding certain activities [1] - Labor services excluding labor dispatch [1]

Core Insights - Dassault Systèmes reported Q2 2025 financial results that align with its growth objectives, reaffirming its 2025 growth outlook, particularly in AI-driven software solutions for various industries [2][3][10] Financial Performance - Total revenue for Q2 2025 reached €1.52 billion, reflecting a 6% increase in constant currencies, while software revenue also grew by 6% to €1.37 billion [9][13] - Year-to-date, total revenue increased by 4% to €3.09 billion, with software revenue up 5% to €2.81 billion [14][60] - Subscription revenue rose by 13% year-to-date, contributing to 80% of software revenue [9][13] Sector Performance - The Manufacturing sector demonstrated resilience, with notable growth in Transportation & Mobility and High-Tech industries [5][14] - Aerospace & Defense showed strong engagement, particularly highlighted by participation in the Paris Air Show [5][6] - Life Sciences revenue remained flat, but PLM solutions are increasingly critical for smarter manufacturing and agile supply chains [5][14] Strategic Initiatives - The introduction of 3D UNIV+RSES aims to enhance capabilities in regulatory and compliance management, with AI as a key enabler [7][10] - The acquisition of Ascon is part of the strategy to accelerate the transition to software-defined manufacturing [9][10] Geographic Performance - Revenue from the Americas increased by 2%, while Europe saw a 10% growth, driven by strong performance in France and Southern Europe [13][14] - Asia's revenue rose by 6%, with significant double-digit growth in China [13][14] Future Outlook - The company maintains its full-year revenue growth forecast of 6-8% and expects diluted EPS growth of 7-10% [10][16] - Non-IFRS financial objectives for Q3 2025 include total revenue between €1.485 billion and €1.535 billion, with software revenue growth projected at 5-9% [16][17]

Investment Rating - The report indicates a negative outlook for non-US growth due to trade headwinds, suggesting a cautious investment stance in related sectors [2][30]. Core Insights - A significant increase in US imports in Q1 provided a boost to GDP growth among US trading partners, particularly in Taiwan and Ireland, where manufacturing GVA contributed 9 percentage points to annualized GDP growth [2][30]. - The report anticipates that the tailwinds from frontloading exports to the US and a boost from Dollar appreciation are shifting to headwinds, with tariffs expected to dampen export growth [2][30]. - The overall drag on real exports is estimated to be between 4% to 15% for major economies, with specific impacts of a 3% decline from USD depreciation and another 3% from tariff implementation [2][21][30]. Summary by Sections Export Dynamics - The surge in US imports was driven by frontloading ahead of tariff implementation, which is expected to reverse within the next three months [10][18]. - A cumulative 6% appreciation of the Dollar in Q4 2024 is projected to lower total real exports by approximately 3% in 2025H2, with the most significant impacts felt in the UK and Euro area [15][21]. Economic Activity Impact - The trade pullback is likely to affect broader economic activity, with historical data suggesting a potential decline in industrial production by 1-5% and manufacturing PMIs by 1-4 points in the coming months [28][30]. - The report forecasts a slowdown in global ex-US GDP growth from 3.2% in Q1 to 1.3% in Q2, 1.6% in Q3, and 1.9% in Q4, primarily due to trade headwinds [30][34]. Sector-Specific Effects - The report highlights that the largest declines in industrial production are expected in Canada (-5%) and Germany (-4%), while smaller declines are anticipated in China (-1.2%) and Japan (-1.7%) [28][30]. - Manufacturing PMIs are expected to reflect these trade-related slowdowns, with a 10 percentage point decline in total real export growth potentially lowering PMIs by 1-3 points [25][28].

Group 1 - Royal Philips announced a dividend exchange ratio of 1 new common share for every 23.6353 existing common shares, based on a volume weighted average price of EUR 20.0600, resulting in a gross dividend in shares of approximately EUR 0.85 [1] - A total of 22,980,748 new common shares will be issued as part of the dividend distribution [1] - Shareholders had the option to choose between a dividend in shares or cash, with 41.4% opting for cash, which is below the 50% maximum threshold [2] Group 2 - The delivery of new common shares and payment of cash dividends will occur from June 6, 2025, with the total issued share capital reaching EUR 192,584,026, equivalent to 962,920,132 common shares [3] - Royal Philips generated sales of EUR 18 billion in 2024 and employs approximately 67,200 people across more than 100 countries [5] - The company is a leader in health technology, focusing on diagnostic imaging, ultrasound, image-guided therapy, monitoring, and personal health solutions [5]

Group 1 - Royal Philips announced a dividend exchange ratio of 1 new common share for every 23.6353 existing common shares, based on a volume weighted average price of EUR 20.0600, resulting in a gross dividend in shares of approximately EUR 0.85 [1] - A total of 22,980,748 new common shares will be issued as part of the dividend distribution [1] - Shareholders had the option to choose between a dividend in shares or cash, with 41.4% opting for cash, which is below the 50% maximum threshold [2] Group 2 - The delivery of new common shares and payment of cash dividends will occur from June 6, 2025, with the total issued share capital reaching EUR 192,584,026, equivalent to 962,920,132 common shares [3] - Royal Philips generated sales of EUR 18 billion in 2024 and employs approximately 67,200 people across more than 100 countries [5] - The company is a leader in health technology, focusing on diagnostic imaging, ultrasound, image-guided therapy, monitoring, and personal health solutions [5]