Financial Morning Brief: Over 70% of A-Share Companies Report Profits in 100 Annual Reports; More Cities See Rising Home Prices in February | March 17, 2026

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【Top News】 China and the United States held economic and trade consultations in Paris, France. Both sides explored the establishment of a cooperation mechanism to promote bilateral trade and investment.

He Lifeng stated that, under the strategic guidance of the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, and following five rounds of economic and trade talks last year, China and the U.S. have achieved a series of outcomes, injecting more certainty and stability into bilateral economic relations and the global economy. Recently, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act were illegal. Subsequently, the U.S. levied a 10% import surcharge on all trading partners under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, and introduced negative measures related to Section 301 investigations, corporate sanctions, and market access restrictions targeting China. China consistently opposes the U.S. imposition of unilateral tariffs and urges the U.S. to completely abolish such measures and other restrictions. China will take necessary actions to firmly defend its legitimate rights and interests. It is hoped that the U.S. will work with China to implement the important consensus of the two heads of state, expand the list of cooperation, reduce the list of issues, and promote healthy, stable, and sustainable development of China-U.S. economic and trade relations.

Oil prices plummeted, dragging down the U.S. dollar! Chinese assets surged, while safe-haven assets faltered as gold fell below $5,000.

International oil prices fell sharply on the 16th. WTI crude futures settled at $93.50 per barrel, down 5.28%; Brent crude futures settled at $100.21 per barrel, down 2.84%. Cryptocurrencies strengthened, with Bitcoin rising above $74,000, up 3.63% for the day; Ethereum surged over 9% to $2,361 per coin; SOL and Dogecoin each gained over 6%.

The world's largest bauxite exporter considers export controls.

Guinea, the top bauxite producer, is in discussions with miners to control the amount of ore released to the market to curb falling raw material prices. As a raw material for alumina production, bauxite prices have nearly halved since early 2025. Last year, Guinea's bauxite exports increased by over a quarter year-on-year to 183 million tons. Guinea's Minister of Mines and Geology, Bouna Sylla, stated: "This policy aims to regulate bauxite production to prevent price declines, thereby avoiding reduced revenues for companies and government tax income."

Multiple countries decline to participate in Strait of Hormuz patrols; Trump complains allies are "not helping."

Since the U.S. and Israel launched military strikes against Iran, shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has nearly completely halted. U.S. President Trump plans to announce the formation of a so-called "Hormuz Alliance" to attempt control of the strait and pressure European, Asian, and Gulf nations to contribute naval vessels. However, so far, many countries have been cautious or explicitly refused, with no public responses to the U.S. call.

5-minute overview of Jensen Huang's GTC keynote: Trillion-dollar revenue, LPU, space chips, one-click "shrimp farming"!

During his GTC speech, Jensen Huang projected that Nvidia's flagship computing chips could generate $1 trillion in revenue by 2027. He also showcased the Vera Rubin AI factory platform, LPU inference architecture, CPO switches, and space data center modules, and introduced NemoClaw agent infrastructure, aiming to build a full-stack AI ecosystem from edge to data center to orbital computing. In a two-and-a-half-hour speech early Tuesday Beijing time, Nvidia's CEO delivered a comprehensive overview of AI industry hardware and software concepts.

For capital markets, today was also highly rewarding—anticipated speculative themes largely materialized, with the added surprise of Huang's latest explosive financial forecast for computing chip revenue.

100 A-Share annual reports released: Over 70% profitable, leading companies demonstrate resilience.

Data shows that as of 8 PM on March 16, 100 A-share listed companies had disclosed their 2025 annual reports, with over 70% reporting year-on-year profit growth. Many leading companies performed well. Regarding dividends, 76 companies plan cash dividends, with 61 offering more than 1 yuan per 10 shares (pre-tax).

A-Share new consumption IPO gate reopening imminent; who will be the first to benefit?

After nearly three years, the A-share market is reopening its doors to consumer sector companies.

Recently, CSRC Chairman Wu Qing stated that the ChiNext board will add a set of more precise and inclusive listing standards to actively support high-quality innovative and entrepreneurial companies in new consumption and modern services sectors to list on ChiNext. This announcement is widely interpreted as a clear signal for "new consumption IPO reopening." Since the "August 27 New Policy" in 2023, listing channels for consumer companies narrowed, prompting many to list in Hong Kong. Now, with ChiNext reform plans即将落地, market anticipation is high regarding which new consumer company will be the first to list on A-shares.

"Introducing new listing standards meets the phased needs of China's economic restructuring," said Liu Shengyu, managing partner of Gaobe Investment. Essentially, this is also an important signal of the capital market actively adapting to the "new economic structure."

Mobile phones: Multiple manufacturers announce price adjustments; some models increase by 1,000 yuan overnight.

Previously, several mobile phone company executives publicly stated that rising memory prices have pressured related businesses. OPPO, Vivo, and others announced price increases for some models starting mid-March. Due to explosive demand growth and severe capacity shortages, memory chip prices have continued rising since September 2025.

Banks密集赎回 high-interest preferred shares; institutional asset allocation faces "substitution" challenges.

In a low-interest-rate environment, more listed banks are redeeming preferred shares. Recently, China Merchants Bank announced plans to redeem 27.5 billion yuan in preferred shares "CMB You 1" on April 15, following China Everbright Bank and Ping An Bank as the third listed bank to announce redemptions this year. Notably, as issuance rates for secondary capital bonds and perpetual bonds further declined last year, more banks are opting to redeem existing high-interest preferred shares. Last year, nine banks redeemed over 100 billion yuan in domestic and overseas preferred shares, further shrinking the market size.

Research analysts indicate this is a practical choice for commercial banks to "redeem old and issue new" to optimize capital structure and reduce financial costs.

Wealth management companies face rating-based supervision; industry development shifts to "quality first."

The National Financial Regulatory Administration recently issued the "Interim Measures for the Supervision and Rating of Wealth Management Companies," stipulating that ratings range from 1 to 6 and S, with differentiated supervisory measures for each level.

Institutions with different ratings will face varied regulatory approaches. Zeng Gang, director of the Shanghai Finance and Development Laboratory, stated this will critically impact wealth management companies' business development.

The measures specify: Level 1 and 2 companies, being stable with better risk profiles, will primarily undergo non-on-site and routine supervision, with priority support for innovative pilots like pension wealth management. Level 3 and 4 companies, having certain or multiple risk issues, will require intensified supervision in key areas, necessary corrective actions, control of incremental risks, reduction of存量 risks, and prevention of risk spread. Level 5 and 6 companies, with severe risk issues, will need real-time risk tracking, strict limits on high-risk business, and orderly risk resolution or market exit. S-level companies, undergoing restructuring,接管, or market exit, will not participate in annual ratings.

Three ministries launch hydrogen energy comprehensive application pilot; promote scaled development in diverse sectors.

On March 16, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Ministry of Finance, and National Development and Reform Commission jointly issued the "Notice on Carrying out Hydrogen Energy Comprehensive Application Pilot Work." The notice aims for hydrogen energy to achieve scaled application in various sectors by 2030, with average end-user hydrogen prices dropping below 25 yuan per kilogram, and力争 reaching around 15 yuan in some advantaged regions; national fuel cell vehicle ownership doubling from 2025 levels,力争 reaching 100,000 units. It promotes innovation in hydrogen application technology, processes, and equipment, aiming to make hydrogen a new economic growth point.

Beware AI agent native risks: Ministry of State Security issues OpenClaw "Lobster" safe breeding manual.

The Ministry of State Security pointed out that "Lobster's" rapid popularity stems from its unique production characteristics. Unlike traditional large model agents, "Lobster" goes beyond providing advisory suggestions; it can remotely execute user commands via chat programs, autonomously completing tasks from file management to email drafting, calendar scheduling to web browsing. It has numerous built-in skill plugins, allowing users to assemble multi-scenario toolchains like building blocks. Crucially, "Lobster" possesses "self-evolution" capability, retaining long-term user interaction memory, continuously understanding preferences—"the more used, the more it understands the user," hence the term "raising lobster." Additionally, it can proactively perceive external conditions per user requests, achieving intelligent services like "issuing commands at night, obtaining results in the morning."

February sees more cities with rising home prices; market signals recovery.

The property market shows recovery signals. Data released by the National Bureau of Statistics on March 16 indicates that the month-on-month decline in home prices across 70 major cities continued narrowing in February. The number of cities with rising new home prices increased by 5 compared to the previous month. New home prices in first-tier cities stabilized month-on-month, shifting from a 0.3% decline in January to持平. Industry insiders believe the narrowing price declines and stabilization in first-tier cities directly reflect initial market warmth, with the increase in cities seeing price rises serving as a positive signal further confirming market recovery.

Memory chips: AI drives strong demand; full-year price increases "undoubted."

Multiple industry insiders indicated: in spot markets, some memory product prices have risen nearly 20% since February; in contract markets, led by Samsung and SK Hynix, global memory price increases for Q2 are confirmed, with annual HBM (High Bandwidth Memory) capacity shortfall estimated at 50-60%; price hikes remain the dominant trend.

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【Featured Companies】 Suda Co., Ltd. Chairman Li Xiyuan detained异地; company listed only 1.5 years, just received regulatory warning in early March.

Suda stated that as of the announcement date, other directors and senior management are operating normally, control remains unchanged, production and operations are normal, and Li's detention will not significantly impact daily activities. The company has not received any investigation notices and is unaware of the investigation's progress or conclusions. It will monitor developments and fulfill disclosure obligations.

Yonghui Superstore's own brand addresses Sam's Club: Don't force suppliers to "choose one."

Yonghui's own brand "Quality Yonghui" issued an open letter to Sam's Club MM, proposing "one don't, six do's." It emphasizes opposing unfair competition, urging Sam's to约束 team conduct, focus on quality, and not enforce supplier exclusivity.

The letter also advocates "six do's" for industry development: "better quality, cleaner formulas, fair prices, employee development, ESG promotion, continuous innovation," insisting on developing richer, better products to protect consumer rights.

Alibaba assembles AI team, establishes Token Hub; mysterious "Wukong Division" targets B-end applications.

This is a significant organizational adjustment by Alibaba for the AI Agent era, centering on Token Hub to strengthen AI business strategy synergy and fully advance Alibaba's AI strategy. Alibaba Token Hub includes Tongyi Lab, MaaS business line, Qianwen Division, Wukong Division, and AI Innovation Division, covering full layout from basic model R&D, model service platforms, to individual and enterprise AI applications.

The Wukong Division, appearing publicly for the first time, is positioned as a "B-end AI-native work platform, deeply integrating model capabilities into enterprise workflows." This indicates Alibaba will focus on the B-end AI application market besides its C-end Qianwen app.

【Industry Highlights】 Semiconductor sector stages strong rebound; institutions believe exponential行情仍需等待.

Offshore wind cumulative installed capacity to double by end of "16th Five-Year Plan"; leading companies have ample orders.

"Black gold" revitalized; emerging tracks open growth space for carbon fiber.

Computing infrastructure booming; listed companies rush into Micro LED new blue ocean.

Cement industry有望迎来盈利修复.

【Market Strategy】 Themes of various brokerages' spring strategy conferences reveal their core views and layout directions. For example, Huatai Securities' theme is "Starting·Innovating·Planning Long-term," CICC's is "Riding the Waves," Sinolink Securities' is "Spring Begins New Journey, Slow Bull Steady Advance," GF Securities' Spring Capital Forum theme is "New Growth Opportunities·New Asset Narratives," and Kaiyuan Securities' theme is "Horses Gallop Spring Return." These themes show brokerages' confidence in the market outlook.

Notably, this year's spring strategy conferences feature more professional in-depth sub-forums covering更多前沿热点领域. For instance, Sinolink's conference includes AI, cycles, aerospace forums; CITIC Securities has commercial real estate, commodities, AI education application forums; Kaiyuan Securities has 11 themed forums including humanoid robots, smart driving.

Regarding this, Zheng Zhigang, finance professor at Renmin University, stated: "Adding more细分领域 forums reflects a profound adjustment in brokerages' research business models. With traditional revenue—public fund commission income—under pressure, research institutes seek差异化破局 by providing deep insights into specific fields to meet institutional clients' specific needs, creating value through industry-finance integration and comprehensive services to enhance core competitiveness."

Looking ahead, brokerages generally favor tech growth styles and resource-related sectors. Liang Hong, chair of Huatai Securities' Institutional Business Committee, stated at the strategy meeting that Chinese asset revaluation will deepen in 2026,持续看好 tech, power, chemicals, and rare metals.

"Regarding allocation strategy,首要推荐 strategic resource实物资产, such as crude oil, copper, aluminum, rare earths, coal, rubber," said Mou Yiling, chief strategist at Sinolink Securities. Additionally, focus on Chinese manufacturing leaders with global advantages or accelerating "going global," and structural opportunities in consumption.

Wei Jixing, chief strategist at Kaiyuan Securities, suggested关注以下投资主线: first, AI tech, where computing capital, power facilities may core beneficiaries; second, assets with stable "pricing power," like non-ferrous metals, insurance, building materials; third, dividend style.

【Announcements Summary】 【Trading Halts】 300142 Walvax Biotechnology 300385 Xuelang Environment 688175 Gaoling Information

【Trading Resumptions】 002859 Jiemei Technology

【Major Events】 Deming Limited: Orderly advancing private placement and 2026 stock option incentive plan.

Deming Limited issued a volatility announcement confirming no information needs correction, no major media reports affecting股价, normal operations, no significant internal/external changes. The company, controlling shareholders, and actual controllers have no undisclosed major events. The company is orderly推进 private placement and 2026 stock option incentive plan.

Gaoling Information: Planning to acquire control of Kairui Startong; trading halt starting tomorrow.

Gaoling Information announced planning to acquire control of Kairui Startong Information Technology (Nanjing) Co., Ltd. via share issuance and cash payment, with配套 financing. The transaction may constitute重大资产重组, not changing actual controller. Trading halts from March 17, expected不超过10 trading days. Kairui Startong's business includes satellite mobile communication terminal manufacturing and sales.

3-limit-up Sanfangxiang: Recent major chemical product and company product price fluctuations due to geopolitical situation and international energy prices.

Sanfangxiang announced stock price cumulative deviation over 20% in 3 trading days, constituting异常波动. Affected by geopolitics and energy prices, major chemical and company product prices波动较大, but main business unchanged, no significant impact on profitability or product毛利率.

Shanghai Airport: Plans to invest 1.469 billion yuan in Pudong International Airport operational support base project.

Shanghai Airport announced decision to self-fund 1.469 billion yuan for Pudong International Airport operational support base project, authorizing management to apply for up to 1.1 billion yuan project loans. The project, located in south work area of phase IV, covers约87,000 sqm, total construction area约117,100 sqm, planned start October 2026, completion 2028.

Suda Co., Ltd.: Actual controller, Chairman Li Xiyuan detained.

Suda announced receiving notice from family that actual controller, Chairman Li Xiyuan received立案通知书 and留置通知书 from Bengshan District Supervisory Committee on March 13. As of announcement, other directors and senior management正常履职, control unchanged, operations normal, no significant impact on daily activities. Company has not received any investigation notices, unaware of progress or conclusions.

China Southern Power Grid Energy Storage: Plans to invest 7.379 billion yuan building Guangdong Xinfeng pumped storage power station.

China Southern Power Grid Energy Storage announced plan to invest 7.379 billion yuan in Guangdong Xinfeng pumped storage project, a National Energy Administration planned project, located in Xinfeng County, Shaoguan, Guangdong, planned capacity 1.2 million kW. Project capital 20%, bank loans 80%. Board approved, requires shareholder meeting approval. Expected full operation early "17th Five-Year Plan."

Walvax Biotechnology: Planning control change; trading halt starting tomorrow.

Walvax Biotechnology announced planning private placement of A-shares, may lead to control change. To protect investors, avoid abnormal fluctuations, trading halts from March 17, expected不超过2 trading days.

Basimee: Actual controller Chen Feng fined 4.5 million yuan for failing to fulfill mandatory offer obligations and concealing shareholding changes.

Basimee announced actual controller Chen Feng received "Administrative Penalty Prior Notice" from Zhejiang Regulatory Bureau. Chen failed to fulfill mandatory offer obligations and concealed shareholding changes, ordered to correct, given warning, and fined 4.5 million yuan.

【Performance Reports】 Wanhua Chemical: 2025 net profit 12.527 billion yuan, down 3.88%.

Wanhua Chemical released业绩快报: 2025 revenue 203.235 billion yuan, up 11.62%; net profit attributable 12.527 billion yuan, down 3.88%.

Qingdao Port: 2025 net profit 5.272 billion yuan, up 0.7%.

Qingdao Port released业绩快报: 2025 revenue 18.806 billion yuan, down 0.7%; net profit 5.272 billion yuan, up 0.7%.

Nanjing Iron & Steel: 2025 net profit 2.867 billion yuan, up 26.83%.

Nanjing Iron & Steel announced 2025 revenue 57.994 billion yuan, down 6.17%; net profit attributable 2.867 billion yuan, up 26.83%. Company plans H2 2025 cash dividend 0.1372 yuan per share (pre-tax), remaining retained earnings carried forward.

【Shareholding Changes】 Dingxin Communications: Shareholder Wang Tianyu reduced holdings by 6.1434 million shares from Jan 20 to Mar 16.

Dingxin Communications announced shareholder Wang Tianyu累计减持 6.1434 million shares via集中竞价和大宗交易 from Jan 20 to Mar 16,持股比例 reduced from 5.94% to 5.00%.

Laimu Electronics: Controlling shareholder Fang Peijiao plans to reduce holdings by up to 3.00%.

Laimu Electronics announced controlling shareholder, actual controller Fang Peijiao plans to reduce holdings via集中竞价 up to 4.2681 million shares (1.00%) from Apr 8 to Jul 7; via大宗交易 up to 8.5362 million shares (2.00%); total up to 12.8043 million shares (3.00%). Shares from pre-IPO and capital reserve conversion; reason: personal funding needs.

Keyuan Pharmaceutical: Shareholder Jinan Dingyou plans to reduce holdings by up to 3%.

Keyuan Pharmaceutical announced shareholder Jinan Dingyou Health Industry Investment Partnership plans to reduce via集中竞价和大宗交易 up to 3,248,700 shares (3.00%).集中竞价 up to 1,082,900 shares (1.00%) after 15 trading days post-announcement over 3 months;大宗交易 up to 2,165,800 shares (2.00%) after 3 trading days post-announcement over 3 months.

Huiyu Pharmaceuticals: Shareholder Wang Xiaopeng plans to reduce holdings by up to 3%.

Huiyu Pharmaceuticals announced shareholder Wang Xiaopeng plans to reduce via集中竞价和大宗交易合计 up to 12,708,000 shares (3.00%);集中竞价 up to 4.236 million shares,大宗交易 up to 8.472 million shares; reduction period Apr 8 to Jul 6; shares from pre-IPO.

【Major Contracts】 Jianghe Group: Secured约274 million yuan project.

Jianghe Group announced subsidiary Beijing Jianghe Curtain Wall received中标通知书 from Beijing Construction Engineering Group for Haidian Qinghe Station North-Anningzhuang comprehensive development commercial-financial land curtain wall project (Lots 1-3),中标金额约274 million yuan,约1.22% of 2024 revenue.

Anhui Construction Engineering: Subsidiaries secured total 1.442 billion yuan construction projects.

Anhui Construction Engineering announced subsidiaries received中标通知书. Anhui Construction Engineering Road & Bridge Construction Group secured S24 Hangzhou-Hefei Expressway Hefei Section路基路面工程 Lot 3, bid price 709 million yuan. Anhui Construction Engineering Port & Waterway Construction Group secured Lot 4, bid price 733 million yuan.

Zhonghua Yantu: Subsidiary secured Shanghai International Airport airfield infrastructure maintenance project.

Zhonghua Yantu announced subsidiary Beijing Changdao signed "Airfield Infrastructure Maintenance Framework (Ancillary Facilities Maintenance) Project Construction Contract" with Shanghai International Airport Co., Ltd., contract value 62.3955 million yuan, 4.08% of 2024 revenue. The project预计 positively impact future performance.

Jingce Electronic: Subsidiary Shanghai Jingce signed 288 million yuan construction contract with Shanghai Baoye.

Jingce Electronic announced subsidiary Shanghai Jingce signed "R&D Industrial Project Construction Contract" with Shanghai Baoye Group Co., Ltd., contract value 288 million yuan.

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