Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for Galaxy Entertainment, highlighting the resilience of the gaming industry and the long-term growth potential of the company [6]. Core Insights - Galaxy Entertainment achieved a net revenue of HKD 12 billion in Q2 2025, representing an 8% quarter-on-quarter increase and a 10% year-on-year increase. The adjusted EBITDA was HKD 3.2 billion, with a 7% quarter-on-quarter increase but a 1% year-on-year decline. Key revenue metrics have recovered to 82%, 130%, 138%, and 31% of 2019 levels for total gross revenue, mass market revenue, slot machine revenue, and VIP turnover, respectively [6][8]. - The company has a net cash position of HKD 30.3 billion as of June 30, 2025, and announced an interim dividend of HKD 0.70 per share, with a payout ratio of 58%, up from 50% in 2024 [6][8]. Summary by Sections 1. Overseas Social Services - Galaxy Entertainment's Q2 2025 performance shows a recovery in various revenue streams, with EBITDA returning to 79% of 2019 levels. The Capella Hotel is in trial operation, with full opening expected soon. The Macau Galaxy Phase IV project is progressing, with completion expected in 2027 [6][8]. 2. Overseas Pharmaceuticals - The 2025 medical insurance directory and commercial insurance innovative drug directory preliminary review has been published, with 534 out of 718 submissions passing the initial review. The new directory includes several CAR-T products and other innovative drugs [10][12]. 3. Domestic Pharmaceutical Companies - Crystal Holdings expects a revenue of at least HKD 500 million in H1 2025, a year-on-year increase of approximately 387%. In contrast, Jinxin Reproductive expects a net loss of no more than HKD 1.09 billion due to asset impairments [11][12]. 4. Overseas Pharmaceutical Company Updates - Insmed's DPP-1 inhibitor, BRINSUPRI, has received FDA approval for treating non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis. Novartis's BAFF-R monoclonal antibody has met primary endpoints in two Phase III studies for treating active Sjögren's syndrome [13][14]. 5. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on innovative drugs and pharmaceutical companies with strong clinical pipelines, including companies like BeiGene, Innovent Biologics, and others [15]. 6. Market Performance - The Hang Seng Healthcare Index rose by 3.50%, outperforming the Hang Seng Index by 1.75 percentage points, indicating a positive market sentiment towards healthcare stocks [8].

Core Insights - Novartis announced positive top-line results from the Phase III trial VAYHIT2, evaluating ianalumab plus eltrombopag in patients with primary immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) previously treated with corticosteroids, showing significant prolongation of time to treatment failure (TTF) [1][6] - The study demonstrated a higher rate of sustained improvements in platelet count at six months for patients treated with ianalumab plus eltrombopag, indicating potential for long-term disease control [2][6] - Ianalumab is being investigated for various B cell-driven autoimmune diseases, with ongoing trials expected to yield further data in 2026 and 2027 [1][4] Company Overview - Ianalumab (VAY736) is a fully human monoclonal antibody targeting B cells, showing promising efficacy and safety in treating autoimmune diseases such as ITP and Sjögren's disease [5][6] - Novartis has received Orphan Drug Designation for ianalumab from both the US FDA and the European Medicines Agency, highlighting its potential in treating rare diseases [4][5] - The company aims to reduce the treatment burden for ITP patients by offering a regimen of four once-monthly doses, potentially allowing extended time off treatment [4][6] Industry Context - Primary immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) is a rare autoimmune disorder characterized by low platelet counts, leading to increased bleeding risk and chronic fatigue, necessitating new treatment options [3][7] - Current ITP treatments often require lifelong management, creating a significant treatment burden for patients, which underscores the need for therapies that provide durable responses [3][8] - The VAYHIT2 trial results suggest that ianalumab may address unmet needs in the ITP treatment landscape by offering a novel mechanism of action and improved patient quality of life [3][8]

Investment Ratings - Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY): Neutral [6] - Eli Lilly (LLY): Buy [10] - Novartis (NOVN): Neutral [16] - Sanofi (SNY): Neutral [17] - Biogen (BIIB): Buy [20] - Insmed Therapeutics (INSM): Buy [25] - Jazz Pharmaceuticals (JAZZ): Buy [29] - MoonLake Immunotherapeutics (MLTX): Buy [36] Core Insights - The report emphasizes the importance of idiosyncratic catalysts in the biopharma sector, particularly in the context of macroeconomic volatility and healthcare policy uncertainty [1] - Key catalysts to watch in 3Q25 include pivotal studies from various companies, with a focus on Alzheimer's disease, obesity, Sjogren's syndrome, multiple sclerosis, and gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma [1][5] - The report highlights the potential for significant market opportunities based on upcoming trial results and regulatory approvals, particularly for drugs like Cobenfy, orforglipron, ianalumab, tolebrutinib, and zanidatamab [1][5][10][18][30] Summary by Company Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) - Monitoring Phase 3 data from the Cobenfy ADEPT-2 trial in Alzheimer's disease psychosis, with a primary completion date in July [8] - The trial's success could have implications for a large patient population, with approximately 6 million Alzheimer's patients in the U.S. [8][9] Eli Lilly (LLY) - Focus on the ATTAIN-1 trial for orforglipron in obesity without diabetes, with results expected in July [10] - Anticipated weight loss efficacy in the 12-15% range, with safety and tolerability being key metrics [13] Novartis (NOVN) - Key focus on ianalumab's readouts in Sjogren's syndrome and immune thrombocytopenia, with a potential peak sales opportunity of approximately $2 billion [18] Sanofi (SNY) - Expected data from the Phase 3 PERSEUS trial of tolebrutinib in primary progressive multiple sclerosis, with a primary completion date in July [19] Biogen (BIIB) - Monitoring Leqembi's commercial trajectory in early-onset Alzheimer's disease, with a potential peak sales of approximately $800 million [21] Insmed Therapeutics (INSM) - Regulatory review of brensocatib for bronchiectasis, with a PDUFA date of August 12 [25] - Potential for significant upside if approved with a broad label [27] Jazz Pharmaceuticals (JAZZ) - Anticipating topline data from the HERIZON-GEA-01 trial for zanidatamab in gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma, with a potential peak sales opportunity exceeding $2 billion [30] MoonLake Immunotherapeutics (MLTX) - Reporting topline results from the Ph. 3 VELA trials for sonelokimab in hidradenitis suppurativa, with expectations for best-in-class efficacy [36]