Group 1: Event Overview - The investor relations activity took place on December 24, 2025, at the company's conference room [1] - Participants included representatives from 12 institutions such as Huachuang Securities, Bosera Asset Management, and Guotai Junan Securities [1] Group 2: Activities Conducted - The event included a tour of the company exhibition hall and the Zhenbao Museum [1] - Attendees visited the Chaohongji jewelry stores and the "Zhen" experience center [1] Group 3: Q&A Session Insights - Discussions covered topics such as the company's store opening pace, overseas store status, product structure changes, new product planning, and the impact of new gold tax policies [1] - The company adhered to regulations during the Q&A session, ensuring no undisclosed significant information was shared [1]

Core Insights - The gold price has surged dramatically, reaching 1403 yuan per gram, reflecting a significant increase in consumer interest and urgency to purchase gold jewelry as the holiday season approaches [1][3][14] Price Variations - On December 24, 2025, major jewelry brands like Chow Tai Fook and Lao Feng Xiang listed their gold prices at around 1403 yuan per gram, while other brands like Cai Bai offered prices between 1342 and 1345 yuan, showing a price difference of nearly 60 yuan per gram for the same gold quality [3][5] - The price of investment gold bars varies significantly, with brand names like Chow Tai Fook pricing their gold bars at 1230 yuan per gram, while banks like ICBC offer prices as low as 990 to 1014 yuan per gram, which is closer to the raw material price [6][8] Market Dynamics - The gold market is experiencing a split, with high retail prices for jewelry supported by brand value, while investment gold prices reflect a more competitive landscape with significant price differences based on the sales channel [8][10] - In the Shenzhen Shui Bei market, the base price for gold is around 1165 yuan per gram, with additional costs for craftsmanship, indicating that consumers can access gold at much lower prices than retail [10] Consumer Behavior - For consumers purchasing gold for personal milestones, brand stores remain the preferred choice due to their reputation and after-sales service, while those focused on investment should consider bank offerings for lower costs [11][13] - Younger consumers interested in unique designs are turning to alternative channels like Shui Bei for lower-priced options, understanding that these purchases are more about personal enjoyment than investment [13][14] Market Sentiment - The current gold price surge is driven by both panic buying and investment strategies, reflecting a broader sentiment of uncertainty and the desire for tangible assets during volatile times [14]

Investment Rating - The industry maintains a "Recommended" rating, focusing on new consumption sectors such as beauty care, IP derivatives, and gold jewelry [5][28]. Core Insights - The market performance for the week of December 15-20, 2025, showed significant gains in the retail, social services, and beauty care sectors, outperforming the overall market with increases of +6.66%, +2.66%, and +2.87% respectively [2][14]. - The total retail sales of consumer goods from January to November 2025 reached 45.61 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 4%. In November alone, retail sales totaled 4.39 trillion yuan, growing by 1.3% year-on-year, which was below market expectations [3][22]. - The service consumption growth rate outpaced that of goods retail, with service retail sales increasing by 5.4% year-on-year from January to November 2025 [3][22]. Summary by Sections Market Performance - The beauty care, retail, and social services sectors ranked first, fourth, and third among 31 primary industries, respectively, during the week [2][14]. - Specific sub-sectors such as general retail, hotel and catering, and professional chains saw notable increases of +9.67%, +8.40%, and +5.06% [15]. Key Industry Data and News - The retail sales of consumer goods in November 2025 showed a modest increase, with categories like communication equipment and jewelry performing well, while automotive and home appliances faced challenges due to high base effects and subsidy reductions [3][22]. - The Ministry of Commerce initiated a two-year pilot program for new consumption models in 50 cities, aiming to stimulate consumption through various innovative approaches [3][22]. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on companies in the beauty care and new consumption sectors, recommending specific stocks such as Shangmei Co., Juzhi Biotechnology, and Marubi Biotechnology [5][28].

Core Viewpoint - International gold prices continue to rise, with the Shanghai gold futures contract breaking the 1000 yuan/gram mark, reaching a historical high of 1018.68 yuan/gram, and recording a year-to-date increase of over 65% [1] Group 1: Gold and Precious Metals Prices - Domestic brand gold jewelry prices have also increased, with several brands' gold jewelry prices exceeding 1400 yuan/gram [1] - Other precious metals such as silver, platinum, and palladium have shown significant price increases, with platinum reaching a closing price of 619.95 yuan/gram and daily increases of 5.52% for palladium and 4.3% for silver [1] Group 2: Market Dynamics and Influences - The recent surge in precious metals is attributed to multiple factors, including a significant increase in investment demand due to the depreciation of the US dollar and concerns over US debt expansion [2] - Geopolitical crises have triggered market risk aversion, contributing to increased buying of precious metals [3] - Structural growth in demand for silver, particularly in electric vehicles and solar panels, is noted, with current silver inventories at a ten-year low [3] Group 3: Future Outlook - The trend of de-dollarization and high market volatility are expected to support continued price increases in precious metals [4] - However, there are warnings about potential price adjustments due to high levels and the impact of rising prices on consumption of silver and platinum group metals [4] - Analysts suggest that the current macro environment and delivery pressures are favorable for precious metals in the short term, with a bullish outlook for the long term due to concerns over the independence of the Federal Reserve and US debt [4]

Core Viewpoint - The jewelry sector experienced a slight decline of 0.16% on December 23, with ST Xinhua Jin leading the drop. The Shanghai Composite Index rose by 0.07% to close at 3919.98, while the Shenzhen Component Index increased by 0.27% to 13368.99 [1]. Group 1: Market Performance - The jewelry sector's performance showed mixed results, with individual stocks experiencing varying degrees of gains and losses. Notable gainers included Chao Hong Mu with a 2.38% increase and Xinghua Jewelry with a 1.52% increase [1]. - ST Xinhua Jin reported the largest decline at 4.81%, followed by Ruibeka at 3.74% and Shen Zhonghua A at 2.25% [2]. Group 2: Trading Volume and Value - The trading volume for Chao Hong Mu reached 174,200 shares with a transaction value of 226 million yuan, while Xinghua Jewelry had a trading volume of 112,900 shares and a transaction value of 150 million yuan [1]. - The overall net inflow of funds in the jewelry sector was 971,100 yuan, with retail investors contributing a net inflow of 4,935,430 yuan, while speculative funds saw a net outflow of 5,032,540 yuan [2]. Group 3: Fund Flow Analysis - Key stocks like Jin Yi Culture and Chao Hong Mu saw significant net inflows from main funds, with Jin Yi Culture receiving 29.32 million yuan, representing 19.04% of its trading volume [3]. - Conversely, stocks such as Ruibeka and Mingpai Jewelry experienced net outflows from main funds, indicating a shift in investor sentiment [3].

Group 1 - The core point of the article is that spot gold has reached a historic high of $4,400 per ounce for the first time, with a daily increase of 1.76%, currently priced at $4,414.92 per ounce [1] - Domestic gold jewelry prices have also risen significantly, with brands like Chow Tai Fook and Chow Sang Sang increasing their 24K gold jewelry prices to 1,368 RMB per gram, while brands like Lao Miao Gold have their prices at 1,367 RMB per gram, reflecting an increase of 8 RMB per gram compared to the previous day [1]

Investment Rating - The report rates the industry as "Outperforming the Market" [4] Core Insights - The report highlights that the cross-year consumption trend is driven by policy and expected recovery, with general retail and tourism sectors performing well [12][19] - It emphasizes the strong recovery in offline consumption during the New Year and Spring Festival, particularly in major cities [17] - The tourism sector is projected to see significant growth in consumer spending, with a daily average of 6.263 million trips during the Spring Festival, representing 126% of 2019 levels [19] Summary by Sections Cross-Year Consumption Trends - The report analyzes the market performance from 2019 to 2025, noting that general retail and tourism sectors have outperformed others during the cross-year period [12] - The upcoming Q1 consumption peak and policy catalysts are expected to drive strong performance in the retail sector [12] General Retail and Supermarkets - The report anticipates a robust recovery in offline consumption during the New Year and Spring Festival, with significant year-on-year growth in cities like Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou [17] - For the Spring Festival 2025, Shanghai's offline consumption is projected to reach 46.5 billion RMB, while Beijing and Guangzhou are expected to see 8.1 billion RMB and 36.4 billion RMB, respectively [17] Tourism and Travel - The Spring Festival is expected to be the largest travel season after National Day and May Day, with daily average spending of 84.6 billion RMB, second only to National Day [19] - The average spending per person during the Spring Festival is projected to be 1,351 RMB, indicating a recovery trend, although it has not yet reached 2019 levels [19] Key Company Announcements and Industry News - The report includes significant announcements from companies such as Zhejiang China Commodity City Group, which appointed new executives [23] - It also notes that the National Bureau of Statistics reported a 1.3% year-on-year increase in retail sales for November 2025, with service retail sales growing by 5.4% from January to November [24] Investment Recommendations - The report recommends companies with strong organizational structures and management capabilities in the beauty and personal care sector, such as Mao Geping and Shangmei [25] - In the gold and jewelry sector, it suggests focusing on high-quality brands like Laopu Gold and Chaohongji [25] - For the cross-border e-commerce sector, it highlights the easing of tariff conflicts and the recovery of demand, recommending companies like Xiaoshangpin City and Jiao Dian Technology [25] - In the supermarket and retail sector, it advises monitoring companies like Miniso and Yonghui Supermarket for their reform effectiveness [25]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the news is that潮宏基 has shown significant stock performance with a year-to-date increase of 134.43% and a recent trading volume indicating active market interest [1] - As of December 22,潮宏基's stock price reached 12.80 yuan per share, with a market capitalization of 11.373 billion yuan and a trading volume of 47.6085 million yuan [1] - The company has experienced a net inflow of main funds amounting to 3.3899 million yuan, with large orders accounting for 16.67% of total buying [1] Group 2 -潮宏基's main business includes the design, research and development, production, and sales of high-end fashion jewelry, with revenue contributions of 48.53% from fashion jewelry and 44.63% from traditional gold products [2] - As of September 30, 2025,潮宏基 reported a revenue of 6.237 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 28.35%, and a net profit of 317 million yuan, with a slight increase of 0.33% [2] - The company has distributed a total of 1.897 billion yuan in dividends since its A-share listing, with 800 million yuan distributed in the last three years [3]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Positive" (maintained) [1] Core Insights - The report emphasizes the importance of expanding domestic demand as a strategic initiative, with multiple policies aimed at boosting consumption being introduced. The central economic work conference highlighted the need for a strong domestic market and specific measures to stimulate consumption [4] - The official launch of the Hainan Free Trade Port marks a new phase in China's high-level opening-up, with significant increases in flight bookings to Hainan, indicating a positive trend in consumer behavior [4] - The report notes a robust growth in the beauty and skincare sector, with top brands maintaining their positions and new domestic brands showing significant growth, reflecting changing consumer preferences among younger generations [5][17] Summary by Sections Industry Performance - The new consumption sector saw a weekly increase of 6.66% in the retail index from December 15 to December 19, 2025 [8] - The beauty and personal care sector increased by 2.87% during the same period [8] Policy Developments - The central government has introduced various measures to enhance service consumption, including promotional activities and optimizing service availability to meet diverse consumer needs [4] - A joint notification from multiple government departments aims to strengthen collaboration between commerce and finance to boost consumption in key areas [4] Market Trends - In the beauty and skincare market, the top five brands include Proya, L'Oreal, Han Shu, Lancôme, and Estée Lauder, with domestic brands like Proya showing strong performance [5] - The report highlights a significant increase in sales for Hainan's duty-free shops, with a 90% year-on-year growth on the first day of the free trade port's operation [5] Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on high-quality domestic brands in beauty and skincare, traditional gold jewelry brands favored by younger consumers, and strong tea beverage brands with extensive market coverage [17]

Investment Rating - The report assigns an "Accumulate" rating for the industry [4]. Core Insights - The report highlights investment opportunities in the travel industry chain, gold and jewelry, and AI+ sectors [2]. - The upcoming New Year holiday is expected to boost travel and consumption, with specific recommendations for various companies in the travel and hospitality sectors [3][4]. - The retail sector showed a 6.58% increase last week, with the consumer services sector up 4.40%, ranking first and second among 30 industries [3]. Industry Summary - **Travel and Hospitality**: - Recommendations include Ctrip Group and Tongcheng Travel for OTA, Huazhu Group-S, Jinjiang Hotels, and Shoulv Hotels for hotels, and Changbai Mountain for scenic spots [3][4]. - **Gold and Jewelry**: - Recommended stocks include Lao Pu Gold, Caibai Shares, Luk Fook Holdings, Chow Tai Fook, and Chao Hong Ji, with a focus on Emperor Jewelry [3][4]. - **Dividend Stocks**: - Recommended stocks include Sumida, Action Education, and Chongqing Department Store [3]. - **AI+ Sector**: - Recommended stocks include Conant Optical, Chalk, Tianli International Holdings, and Core International, with a focus on Kevin Education and Dou Shen Education [3]. - **Stock Price Movements**: - Notable stock price increases include Hongqi Chain (+22.79%), Jiajiayue (+15.76%), Yonghui Supermarket (+15.20%), and Tianhong Shares (+13.85%) [3]. - **Key Industry Updates**: - Hainan Free Trade Port officially launched its island-wide customs closure operation, achieving sales of over 250 million yuan on the first day, a year-on-year increase of 90% [3]. - McDonald's China announced a price increase of 0.5 to 1 yuan for some menu items [3]. - Luckin Coffee and Dazhong Capital are evaluating the acquisition of Blue Bottle Coffee from Nestlé to enhance brand image and enter the high-end coffee market [3]. - **Retail Sector Data**: - November retail sales data showed a year-on-year increase of 1.3%, with a slowdown attributed to the early "Double Eleven" promotions [3]. - New store openings include JD's discount supermarket in Beijing and Meituan's Xiaoxiang Supermarket, with significant first-day revenues reported [3].