Pre-Market Briefing | CSRC Speaks Out on Capital Market; Trump's $6 Billion Fusion Energy Venture

Stock News12-19 08:45

**Pre-Market Highlights** 1. **CSRC Signals Support for Capital Market and New Quality Productive Forces** *Type: Macro | Sentiment: Positive* On December 18, CSRC Chairman Wu Qing chaired an expert symposium on the capital market's 15th Five-Year Plan. Key points included enhancing the inclusiveness and adaptability of IPO and trading systems to attract high-quality firms in new quality productive sectors, and expanding patient capital, long-term capital, and strategic capital supply. The CSRC also emphasized improving governance and oversight of AI applications in capital markets.

2. **Trump’s Business Empire Expands: DJT Merges with TAE to Enter Fusion Energy** *Type: Sector | Sentiment: Positive* Trump Media & Technology Group (DJT) agreed to an all-stock merger with fusion energy firm TAE, valued at over $6 billion. The combined entity plans to build the world’s first utility-scale fusion power plant by 2026. DJT shares surged over 40% on the news. The companies highlighted fusion energy’s potential to provide stable, abundant power, bolstering U.S. competitiveness in the AI revolution.

3. **China Boosts Consumption: Pilot Programs Launched in 50 Cities** *Type: Sector | Sentiment: Positive* The Ministry of Commerce and Ministry of Finance initiated pilot programs in 50 cities, including Beijing, to promote new consumption models, formats, and scenarios. Analysts note that frequent pro-consumption policies could make the sector a key investment theme in 2024, with disposable income growth outpacing consumption growth in most provinces.

4. **Commerce Ministry Addresses Rare Earth Exports and EU EV Talks** *Type: Macro | Sentiment: Neutral* Spokesperson He Yadong stated that some Chinese rare earth exporters meet basic requirements for general export licenses, with approvals already granted. He added that China and the EU are negotiating on the EV dispute, aiming for a sector-wide resolution through dialogue.

**Investment Calendar** - Moore Threads MUSA Developer Conference

**Institutional Views** 1. **Industrial Securities**: Year-end rally conditions are ripe, focusing on cyclical and tech-growth sectors. 2. **Guotai Haitong**: China’s "transformation bull" is reviving, with tech, financials, and consumption leading. 3. **CSC Financial**: Bull market fundamentals remain intact; watch non-ferrous metals and AI computing.

**Market Trends** 1. **AI Healthcare App "Ant Afu"** ranks third on Apple’s download chart, reflecting policy-backed AI medical growth. 2. **ChatGPT mobile revenue** hits $3 billion in 31 months, outpacing peers. Analysts see AI monetization accelerating in ads, agents, and video generation. 3. **China’s MIIT** plans stricter PV capacity controls by 2026, with polysilicon price rebounds aiding sector recovery.

**Corporate Announcements** - *Positive*: Sichuan Road Bridge (5% stake by China Post Insurance), Tibet Pharma (¥170–200M buyback), Ningbo Construction (¥747M project win). - *Negative*: Huahai Chengke, Ruichen Eco, Junshi Bio (shareholder减持 plans).

**Global Markets** U.S. stocks rose on softer CPI, with Nasdaq up 1%; Micron surged 10% on strong guidance. Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index gained 0.97%.

Disclaimer: Investing carries risk. This is not financial advice. The above content should not be regarded as an offer, recommendation, or solicitation on acquiring or disposing of any financial products, any associated discussions, comments, or posts by author or other users should not be considered as such either. It is solely for general information purpose only, which does not consider your own investment objectives, financial situations or needs. TTM assumes no responsibility or warranty for the accuracy and completeness of the information, investors should do their own research and may seek professional advice before investing.

Comments

We need your insight to fill this gap
Leave a comment