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On July 7th, Daiwa Securities released a research report stating that the latest channel inspections show that the retail sales value (RSV) of the sporting goods industry slowed quarter-on-quarter in the second quarter of this year, and the monthly volatility of RSV increased, further reducing the short-term predictability of Xtep (01368.HK). Meanwhile, the transformation of Xteps core brand will disrupt its wholesale business and require upfront investment, potentially diluting Xteps short-term revenue and profit margins. Although the Saucony brand can continue to maintain high growth, the core Xtep brand may face challenges from slower growth and increased competition. The bank lowered its earnings per share forecast for Xtep this year by approximately 12%, and reduced its target price from HK$5.2 to HK$3.9, downgrading its rating from "Outperform" to "Hold".Indian government officials said India will supply Indonesia with BrahMos cruise missile systems and Astra air-to-air missiles.Japans May coincident economic index rose 0.4% month-on-month, down from 1.3% in the previous month.Bernstein: Launches coverage research on SpaceX (SPCX.O) with an "Outperform" rating and a target price of $239.On July 7th, Citigroup issued a report stating that Kingboard Laminates (01888.HK) announced a price increase. Given the larger-than-expected increase, Citigroup raised its earnings forecast and target price from HK$120 to HK$130, maintaining a "Buy" rating. Citigroup believes the recent share price pullback was mainly due to fund rotation from higher-valuation AI hardware stocks to non-technology sectors, Metas sale of excess computing power, and the reduction of shares by its largest shareholder, Hallgain. However, Citigroup views this pullback as a buying opportunity. The bank indicated that subsequent catalysts include a higher-than-expected average selling price of electronic fiberglass cloth, a potential for a better-than-expected first-half profit warning, and the markets expectation of upward revisions to financial forecasts after the first-half results are released. Citigroup raised its 2026-2028 earnings forecasts by 11-12%, to RMB 9.607 billion, RMB 14.275 billion, and RMB 19.523 billion, respectively. Furthermore, the stock had previously been added to Citigroups upside catalyst watch list, expiring on August 2nd.
