Tongbo Technology Seeks HK Listing with BYD as Investor
Company Overview: Tongbo Technology, a mainland Chinese provider of electrolytic copper foil, has submitted a listing application to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, focusing on high-performance copper foil for lithium batteries.
Market Position: The company is the second-largest producer of high-performance lithium battery copper foil in China, holding a 13% market share based on projected 2024 sales.
Investor Backing: Established in 2016, Tongbo Technology has received investments from notable companies such as BYD and CATL, with BYD owning approximately 3% of its pre-listing shares.
Market Trends: Recent market analysis indicates a shift in investor preference from AI to cyclical industries, with a gradual focus on stimulus-related sectors following the Lunar New Year.
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Citi Supports BYD COMPANY/ PONY-W, Outlines 5 Advantages and Obstacles for China's Automotive Sector
Citi's Outlook on Chinese Carmakers: Citi has a neutral outlook for Chinese carmakers in 1Q26, predicting that BYD, Geely, and Leapmotor may outperform the market due to model updates and strong export growth, while others like Seres and Li Auto may struggle with profit margins and weak sales.
Industry Challenges and Tailwinds: The Chinese auto industry is expected to face five major tailwinds, including increased EV market share and export growth, but also five challenges such as rising costs and cautious retail growth for EVs, leading to a potential decline in wholesale and retail forecasts for FY26.
Stock Recommendations: Citi has recommended several stocks, including BYD, Pony, WeRide, Hesai, Minth Group, and Weichai Power, amidst a backdrop of short selling activity and varying market performance.
Market Conditions: The report highlights a potential end to the price war in passenger vehicles and a favorable phase for commercial vehicle demand, while also noting high inventory levels of fuel vehicles as a concern for the market.
<Midday Update> HSI Falls by 498 Points; HSTI Declines by 105 Points; CSPC PHARMA Drops Over 12%; SHK PPT and HUABAO INTL Reach New Peaks
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.
