As soon as the news of Japan easing tourist visas for people from China was released, local retail travel stocks surged immediately.

① The Japanese Foreign Minister, Toshimitsu Motegi, announced the relaxation of visa requirements for Chinese tourists to Japan, expected to be implemented in spring 2025. ② After the announcement, retail and tourism-related stocks in Japan rose, with J. Front Retailing Co. soaring by 8.38%, while Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings and Takashimaya increased by 6.98% and 3.69%, respectively.

cls.cnDec 26 00:37 ET

The current cycle of Traditional Chinese Medicine materials is entering a downturn phase, and pharmaceutical companies may face a cost "turning point."

In the second half of 2024, the prices of Traditional Chinese Medicine materials are expected to decline overall; the semi-annual and third quarter reports of this year show that the gross margin of some Chinese Patent Medicine listed companies has significantly decreased, indicating a notable impact of the fluctuation in Traditional Chinese Medicine material prices on costs. However, with the retreat in Traditional Chinese Medicine material prices, production costs for companies will also decrease.

cls.cnDec 19 09:27 ET

Morgan Stanley: The undervalued "Gold Triad" of China.

Morgan Stanley pointed out that against the backdrop of intensified geopolitical risks, China gold will benefit from market risk aversion sentiment and be favored by Chinese investors, while expectations of yuan volatility also provide support for gold prices to rise. Zijin Mining Group, SD GOLD, and ZHAOJIN MINING are undervalued in the market, and their production is expected to grow significantly in the next five years. It is anticipated that gold prices will reach $2,850 per ounce in the second quarter of 2025.

wallstreetcnDec 14 03:37 ET

The trend of steel companies becoming more "outward" is significant, with steel exports exceeding 100 million tons, setting an eight-year record high.

① Due to the continuous decline in domestic Steel consumption, companies in the Steel Industry Chain are focusing on overseas markets as a key area for development. This year, steel exports exceeded 100 million tons, reaching a new high in eight years. ② Under policy guidance, the proportion of exports of medium to high value-added products has increased, showing a trend of change in the overall structure of domestic Steel exports from long products to flat products.

cls.cnDec 10 00:39 ET

The steel industry has faced downward pressure for three years; under the new cycle, calls for "production cuts" are increasing, and there is a need for "synchronous resonance" to respond to challenges and opportunities.

① The steel industry has been declining for three consecutive years, with the market experiencing a negative feedback cycle. It is expected that the apparent consumption of crude steel will be about 0.9 billion tons in 2024, and demand may continue to decline in 2025. The industry is facing various challenges and continues to move forward under pressure while actively seeking new development opportunities; ② "My Steel" predicts a 3% increase in steel for machinery in 2025, a 1.5% increase for autos, a 6.4% increase for shipbuilding, a 2.8% increase for home appliances, and a 5.5% increase for energy.

cls.cnDec 9 04:19 ET

How to break through the challenges in the development of innovative drugs? The industry suggests focusing on internationalization.

① The year 2024 will be the inaugural year of large-scale authorized trade, and going abroad has become an important direction for the development of local pharmaceutical companies; ② Chinese企业品牌, clinical trial capabilities, data presentation formats, and levels of international operation still need time and practical verification.

cls.cnDec 8 03:48 ET