Core Insights - The recent adjustment in A-shares is seen as a consolidation phase for the upcoming bull market, with a focus on the recovery of trading activity [1] - The market has experienced a rotation since November, moving through different phases including mainline trends, large-cap value, and sentiment indices [1] - Historical patterns from late 2024 to early 2025 suggest that a decline in trading activity typically precedes a decrease in financing balance, indicating a potential consolidation period ahead [1] Trading Activity - Trading activity has decreased from a high of 12% in October to around 10% recently, indicating a cooling off period [1] - The financing balance is expected to decline following the drop in trading activity, aligning with previous market behaviors observed in earlier phases [1] Industry Allocation - The third phase of the "赛点2.0" (Saidian 2.0) is anticipated to be challenging, with expected fluctuations [1] - Emphasis is placed on the importance of the Hang Seng Internet sector in the current market environment [1]

Market Performance Analysis - The market is experiencing a short-term overheating phase driven by increased trading activity after reaching new highs, with a recommendation for cautious investment strategies [1][4] - Historical data shows that the market typically performs poorly in the days leading up to the National Day holiday, with a median return of -0.81% in the five trading days before the holiday, while the first phase after the holiday shows a strong median return of 2.27% [1][2] Index and Style Performance - Major indices showed weak performance before the holiday, with only the ChiNext Index recording a positive return of 0.34%, while small-cap indices faced the largest declines [2] - Post-holiday, all major indices experienced positive returns, with the ChiNext Index leading in the first phase, followed by a general pullback in the second phase, and a resurgence of small-cap stocks in the third phase [2] - In terms of style indices, only the consumer sector recorded a positive return before the holiday, while all styles saw gains afterward, particularly growth and financial sectors [2] Industrial Profit Trends - Industrial enterprise profits saw a significant year-on-year increase in August, with cumulative profits turning positive, indicating a recovery in the industrial sector [3] - The profit margins in mining, manufacturing, and public utilities showed slight increases compared to the previous month, reflecting a positive trend in industrial profitability [3] Investment Strategy Recommendations - The investment focus should be on three main areas: breakthroughs in AI technology, valuation recovery in consumer stocks, and the rise of undervalued dividend stocks [4] - The core factor for investing in the consumer sector is valuation, with current low valuations, declining interest rates, and policy support indicating a potential recovery phase, albeit weak [4]

Domestic Economic Insights - The Political Bureau of the CPC held a meeting on July 30, emphasizing the need to complete the annual economic and social development goals and prepare for the 15th Five-Year Plan[1] - The manufacturing PMI for July decreased to 49.3%, down from 49.7% in June, indicating continued contraction in the manufacturing sector[12] - The non-manufacturing PMI also fell to 50.1%, down from 50.5% in the previous month, reflecting a slowdown in service sector activity[14] Industrial Performance - Industrial profits in June showed a year-on-year decline of 4.3%, an improvement from the previous decline of 9.1%[21] - The inventory of industrial enterprises slightly decreased, with finished goods inventory at 6.6 trillion yuan, showing a year-on-year growth of 3.1%[21] - The profit margin for the mining industry was 16.95%, while the manufacturing sector's profit margin remained low at 4.46%[23] International Economic Context - In July, the U.S. non-farm payrolls added only 73,000 jobs, significantly below the expected 110,000, with the unemployment rate rising to 4.2%[37] - The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) did not change interest rates in July, with Chairman Powell indicating no decisions have been made regarding September's rates[37] Investment Strategy Recommendations - Focus on three main investment directions: technology AI+, consumer stock valuation recovery, and the rise of undervalued dividends[4] - The report highlights the importance of maintaining a cautious approach in the current market environment, which may experience increased volatility[4]

Domestic Economic Overview - In June, fiscal revenue showed a slight decline, with total revenue year-on-year remaining flat at -0.31%, compared to a previous value of 0.13%. Tax revenue increased by 1.04% year-on-year, while non-tax revenue continued to decline by -3.7% [8][9] - Government fund revenue saw a significant recovery, with a year-on-year increase of 20.81% in June, compared to a previous decline of -8.15%. The land transaction revenue also rebounded, reporting a year-on-year increase of 21.89% [15][16] - The industrial production index showed a decline, with specific sectors like methanol and Shandong's independent refineries recovering, while others like pure alkali and polyester filament saw a downturn [20][21] International Conflict Tracking - The third round of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine took place in Turkey, with both sides discussing humanitarian agreements and potential future meetings [24] - In the Middle East, Israel confirmed that ceasefire negotiations with Hamas have not collapsed, while Hamas officials expressed readiness to resume talks [26][27] Industry Allocation Recommendations - The report emphasizes the importance of the "赛点 2.0" phase, indicating that the market is experiencing overheating and increased volatility. It suggests focusing on three main investment directions: 1) Technology AI+ breakthroughs, 2) Valuation recovery in consumer stocks, and 3) Continued rise of undervalued dividends [33] - The report highlights that the core factor for investment in the consumer sector is valuation, especially in the context of low valuations, declining interest rates, and policy catalysts [33]