Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the contrasting performance of listed securities firms in the first half of the year, with some reporting significant profit increases while others, like Zhongshan Securities, faced substantial losses due to poor operational performance in key business areas [1][7]. Group 1: Zhongshan Securities Performance - Zhongshan Securities reported a net profit loss of nearly 30 million yuan in the first half of the year, becoming the first securities firm to announce a loss [2][6]. - The firm's revenue dropped by 52.17% year-on-year to 231 million yuan, with self-operated business income plummeting over 90% [6][8]. - Investment banking and asset management revenues also saw significant declines, with respective drops of 62.57% and 84.35% [10]. Group 2: Comparison with Other Firms - In contrast, over 20 listed securities firms projected profit increases, with at least 9 firms expecting net profit to double, and some large firms reporting over 50% growth [7]. - Zhongshan Securities' self-operated business, which had previously been a key growth driver, faced challenges, leading to a drastic reduction in income [9]. Group 3: Parent Company Performance - Despite Zhongshan Securities' losses, its parent company, Jinlong Co., reported a turnaround, expecting a net profit of 105 to 153 million yuan due to the sale of part of its stake in Dongguan Securities [4][14]. - The sale of 300 million shares of Dongguan Securities generated over 2 billion yuan, significantly boosting Jinlong's financial performance [16]. Group 4: Dongguan Securities Performance - Dongguan Securities showed strong performance with a revenue increase of 38% year-on-year to 1.413 billion yuan and a net profit growth of 60.07% to 477 million yuan [17]. - The brokerage business was the main revenue contributor for Dongguan Securities, with a 65% increase in commission income [18].