Policy Developments - Shanghai Municipal Government issued the "Action Plan for Promoting the Full-Chain Development of High-End Medical Device Industry," aiming to approve over 500 domestic Class III medical device registrations and over 100 products for overseas markets by 2027 [1] - The plan also targets the cultivation of two leading enterprises with an annual output value exceeding 10 billion yuan and the establishment of three high-end medical device industrial clusters [1] Drug and Device Approvals - Merck announced that its new non-nucleoside cytomegalovirus (CMV) inhibitor, Letermovir Tablets (II), has been approved by the NMPA in China for preventing CMV infection in adult and pediatric patients undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation [3] - Borui Pharmaceutical received approval from the NMPA to conduct clinical trials for BGM0504 Tablets in overweight/obese adults, which is a dual agonist of GLP-1 and GIP receptors [4] - Kangtai Biological's Sabin strain inactivated poliovirus vaccine (Vero cells) has been approved for market release, enhancing the company's product portfolio [5] Capital Market Activities - Beijing Huakan Biotechnology completed a B+ round financing of several hundred million yuan, attracting multiple leading investment institutions [6][7] - Shanghai Pharmaceuticals' controlling shareholder plans to increase its stake by acquiring 55 million to 74 million H-shares within the next 12 months [8] - Painova Medical successfully completed a B round financing, focusing on the development of high-performance medical devices in neurosurgery [9] Industry Developments - Zhongshan Hospital, in collaboration with Huawei and others, launched the "Meta-Medical Simulation Laboratory" to test AI medical applications [10] - Xisoft Technology announced a strategic acquisition of Yicai Medical Management, aiming to integrate software, data, and consulting services for healthcare institutions [11] - A new type of biohybrid crawling robot has been developed, revealing the connection between neural signals and muscle drive, with potential applications in complex biological systems [12]

Group 1 - US stock markets saw collective gains, with the Dow Jones up 0.11%, S&P 500 up 0.47%, and Nasdaq up 0.94%, marking new closing highs for S&P 500 and Nasdaq [4] - Major tech stocks performed well, with Google rising over 4% to become the fourth US company with a market cap exceeding $3 trillion, while Tesla and Oracle also saw gains of over 3% [4] - Chinese concept stocks mostly rose, with the Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index up 0.87%, and notable gains from Li Auto (over 6%), Bilibili (over 5%), and NIO (over 4%) [4] Group 2 - International precious metal futures generally rose, with COMEX gold futures up 0.90% to $3719.50 per ounce, and COMEX silver futures up 0.84% to $43.19 per ounce [5] - International oil prices saw slight increases, with WTI crude oil up 0.94% to $63.28 per barrel, and Brent crude oil up 0.69% to $67.45 per barrel [6] Group 3 - The Chinese Ministry of Commerce announced a basic framework consensus with the US to address the TikTok issue and reduce investment barriers, promoting economic cooperation [8] - The Ministry of Commerce expressed opposition to US unilateral trade restrictions related to Russian oil imports, labeling it as economic coercion that could disrupt global trade [8][9] Group 4 - The National Foreign Exchange Administration of China announced reforms to enhance cross-border investment, including allowing foreign investors to reinvest foreign exchange profits domestically [10] - The National Bureau of Statistics reported that the real estate market in China is stabilizing, with a narrowing decline in sales and prices, indicating progress towards recovery [11] Group 5 - Nvidia is under further investigation by China's market regulator for violating antitrust laws related to its acquisition of Mellanox Technologies [12] - The China Automobile Industry Association released a payment standard initiative for automotive suppliers, aiming to improve payment practices and collaboration within the industry [13][14] Group 6 - Baidu and Huawei have upgraded their collaboration to a strategic community, focusing on a comprehensive ecosystem for the automotive industry, with plans to invest 20 billion yuan over three years [21] - Xiaomi's new 17 series smartphones are set to directly compete with Apple's iPhone, showcasing significant upgrades and innovations [27] Group 7 - Silver Lake Capital completed the acquisition of 51% of Altera's shares, previously held by Intel, positioning Altera as a leading independent provider of FPGA solutions [33] - Merck's new antiviral drug for CMV prevention has been approved in China, potentially impacting the market for antiviral treatments [35] - Elon Musk purchased over 2.5 million shares of Tesla stock, valued at approximately $1 billion, indicating confidence in the company's future [37]

Market Overview - Dow futures rose by 0.22%, S&P 500 futures increased by 0.09%, while Nasdaq futures fell by 0.06% [1] Chinese Concept Stocks - Most popular Chinese concept stocks saw gains, with Alibaba up by 2.28%, JD.com up by 1.48%, Li Auto up by 2.12%, Xpeng Motors up by 2.25%, and NIO up by 3.53% [1] Company-Specific News - Nvidia's stock fell by 2.51% following an announcement from China's State Administration for Market Regulation that the company is under further investigation for violating antitrust laws [1] - Google's Gemini app surpassed ChatGPT in downloads, becoming the top free app in the US App Store, with Google shares rising by 1.09% [1] Pharmaceutical Developments - Merck announced that its new non-nucleoside cytomegalovirus (CMV) inhibitor, Letermovir Tablets (II), has been approved in China for preventing CMV infection in certain patients [2] - AstraZeneca's stock fell by 2.8% after reports that the company has paused a £200 million expansion plan at its Cambridge research center, which was expected to create 1,000 jobs [5] Automotive Sector - Tesla shares rose by 8.37% after news that the company's German factory plans to increase production due to strong sales data, alongside Elon Musk purchasing over 2.5 million shares [2] Technology Sector - Hesai Technology's stock increased by 4.1% after announcing a $40 million lidar order with a leading US Robotaxi company, with plans for delivery by the end of 2026 [5]

Market Overview - Dow futures rose by 0.22%, S&P 500 futures increased by 0.09%, while Nasdaq futures fell by 0.06% [1] Chinese Concept Stocks - Most popular Chinese concept stocks saw gains, with Alibaba up by 2.28%, JD.com up by 1.48%, Li Auto up by 2.12%, Xpeng Motors up by 2.25%, and NIO up by 3.53% [1] Nvidia Investigation - Nvidia's stock dropped by 2.51% following an announcement from China's State Administration for Market Regulation that the company is under further investigation for violating antitrust laws related to its acquisition of Mellanox Technologies [1] Google Gemini Performance - Google's Gemini app surpassed ChatGPT in downloads, becoming the top free app in the US App Store, contributing to a 1.09% increase in Google's stock [1] Merck's Drug Approval - Merck announced that its new non-nucleoside cytomegalovirus (CMV) inhibitor, Letermovir Tablets (II), has been approved by China's National Medical Products Administration for use in certain patients [2] Tesla Stock Movement - Tesla's stock rose by 3.39% after news that Elon Musk purchased over 2.5 million shares and the company's German factory plans to increase production due to strong sales data [2] Hesai Technology Order - Hesai Technology's stock increased by 4.1% after signing a $40 million lidar order with a leading US Robotaxi company, with plans for delivery by the end of 2026 [2] AstraZeneca Expansion Halt - AstraZeneca's stock fell by 2.8% after reports that the company has paused a £200 million expansion plan at its Cambridge research center, which was expected to create 1,000 jobs [3]