Daiwa Expresses Pessimism About China's Solar Sector, Argues Market is Overly Hopeful About Profitability
Daiwa's Outlook on Solar Industry: Daiwa has a negative view on the solar industry in Mainland China, suggesting that market expectations for profitability in 2025 are overly optimistic, which could negatively impact solar stock prices.
DAQO New Energy Corp. Rating: The broker maintains an Outperform rating for DAQO New Energy Corp. (DQ.US), citing its long-term investment value due to its net cash value exceeding market value.
XINYI ENERGY and FLAT GLASS Ratings: XINYI ENERGY (03868.HK) is rated Hold with a target price increase to HKD0.9, while FLAT GLASS (06865.HK) and XINYI SOLAR (00968.HK) are rated Underperform, with significant reductions in their earnings forecasts.
Short Selling Data: The report includes short selling data for various companies, indicating varying levels of short interest, with XINYI SOLAR showing a notably high short selling ratio of 27.066%.
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Elon Musk's Investigations: Musk's team has conducted secret visits to various Chinese photovoltaic companies, focusing on equipment, silicon wafers, and battery components, particularly those using heterojunction and perovskite technologies.
Market Reaction: Following the news, Hong Kong-listed photovoltaic stocks saw an increase, with notable gains in companies like XINYI SOLAR, GCL TECH, XINYI GLASS, and GCL NEWENERGY.

Market Performance: The Hang Seng Index (HSI) fell by 580 points (2.1%) to 27,387, with significant declines in other indices, including HSTI and HSCEI, and a market turnover of $301.61 billion.
Active Heavyweights: Major stocks like CCB, Xiaomi, Tencent, and Alibaba experienced notable declines, with short selling ratios indicating increased market activity against these stocks.
Significant Declines: CSPC Pharma, Chinahongqiao, and Zijin Mining saw substantial drops of over 9%, reflecting a broader trend of falling stock prices among HSI and HSCEI constituents.
Gainers and New Highs: New Oriental and Huabao International were among the few gainers, with New Oriental hitting a new high, while several other stocks, including SD Gold and Jiangxi Copper, faced significant losses.

Market Performance: The Hang Seng Index (HSI) fell by 498 points (1.8%) to 27,469, while the Hang Seng Tech Index (HSTI) and the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index (HSCEI) also experienced declines of 1.8% and 2.1%, respectively.
Active Heavyweights: Major stocks like Xiaomi, Alibaba, and Tencent saw significant drops, with Xiaomi down 2.7%, Alibaba down 2.7%, and Tencent down 1.5%, alongside substantial short selling activity.
Notable Declines: CSPC Pharma and Zijin Mining faced sharp declines of 12.5% and 8.6%, respectively, with high short selling ratios indicating bearish market sentiment.
Gainers and New Highs: New Oriental and Huabao International were among the few gainers, with New Oriental up 3.6% and Huabao hitting a new high with a 6.2% increase.

Market Performance: The Hang Seng Index (HSI) rose by 16 points (0.1%) to close at 26,765, while the Hang Seng Tech Index (HSTI) fell by 72 points (1.2%) to 5,725, and the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index (HSCEI) decreased by 13 points (0.1%) to 9,147, with a total market turnover of $261.70 billion.
Active Heavyweights: Notable movements included Xiaomi down 2.8% to $35.22, Alibaba down 2% to $165.2, and Tencent up 0.8% to $599.5, with significant short selling activity across these stocks.
Constituents on the Move: Xinyi Solar dropped 5.85% to $3.38, while China Shenhua and Zijin Mining saw gains of 4.4% and 4.4%, respectively, with Zijin hitting a new high.
Short Selling Trends: Heavy short selling was observed in several stocks, including XPeng and Kuaishou, both down over 4%, while Fangzhou Jianke surged by 33.2%, indicating varied investor sentiment across the market.

Market Overview: The HSI rose by 26 points (0.1%) to 26,775, while the HSTI and HSCEI fell by 75 points (1.3%) to 5,722 and 7 points (0.1%) to 9,153, respectively.
Active Heavyweights Performance: Notable movements included Xiaomi down 2.3%, Ping An up 2.2%, Alibaba down 1.2%, Tencent up 0.9%, and Meituan down 0.9%.
Top Gainers and Losers: Zijin Mining and SHK PPT saw significant gains of 5.0% and 4.8%, respectively, while Tingyi and Baidu experienced declines of 4.6% and 4.0%.
Short Selling Insights: High short selling ratios were observed in several stocks, with notable figures including Kuaishou at 22.46% and Baidu at 34.60%, indicating investor caution.

Market Performance: The HSI rose by 119 points (0.45%) to close at 26,749, with the HSCEI and HSTECH also showing gains, while total market turnover reached HKD240.872 billion.
Tech Stock Movements: BABA-W advanced 2.2% amid news of supporting its chip subsidiary's independent listing, while other tech stocks like TENCENT and NTES-S saw slight declines, and KUAISHOU-W and BILIBILI-W experienced notable increases.
Chip Sector Developments: The acceptance of Enflame's IPO application on China's STAR Market positively impacted chip stocks, with SMIC and HUA HONG SEMI gaining, while INNOSCIENCE and BIREN TECH faced declines.
Renewable Energy Stocks Surge: Following Elon Musk's support for space photovoltaics, companies like GCL TECH, FLAT GLASS, and XINYI SOLAR saw significant stock price increases, with gains ranging from 9.3% to 11.1%.





