Zhixintong HK Morning Brief | 2025 Brain-Computer Interface Conference to Open in Shanghai This Week; Silver Prices Hit Record High

**Top Headlines** The 2025 Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) Conference, themed "Connecting Minds, Empowering Shanghai," will open on December 4–5 in the "Brain-Tech Hub" cluster. The event features an opening ceremony, developer forums, a BCI competition, exhibitions, eight sub-forums, and multiple product launches, showcasing the latest advancements in BCI technology. Analysts from Soochow Securities and Huafu Securities highlight China’s competitive edge in BCI development, citing policy support and a mature supply chain spanning materials, chips, signal processing, and applications. Hong Kong-listed BCI-related stocks include BRAINAURORA-B (06681), NANJING PANDA (00553), MICROPORT NEURO (02172), and HEARTCARE-B (06609).

**Market Outlook** U.S. stocks closed lower overnight, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average down 0.9%, the S&P 500 dipping 0.53%, and the Nasdaq Composite falling 0.38%. Tech stocks were mixed: Broadcom dropped over 4%, while Nvidia and Apple gained over 1%. Silver prices surged to a record high, with spot silver rising 2.8% to $57.99/oz. The Hang Seng ADR index edged up 0.37%.

**Key Updates** - **WHO**: GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Mounjaro mark a "new chapter" in combating global obesity, projected to affect 2 billion people by 2030. - **CATL (03750)**: Invested RMB 500 million in a RMB 4 billion tech-focused fund. - **China Mobile**: Approved to transfer 41.98 million A-shares to PetroChina, with no impact on operations. - **Apple**: Accelerating development of its foldable iPhone, targeting a 2026 launch with a $2,400 price tag. - **3SBIO (01530)**: Plans to raise $400 million via a share placement at a 5–7% discount. - **EAST BUY (01797)**: Added food delivery services to its business scope, signaling potential diversification.

**Auto Sales (Jan–Nov 2025)** - BYD COMPANY (01211): 4.18 million NEVs (+11.3% YoY). - GEELY AUTO (00175): 2.79 million vehicles (+42%). - GWMOTOR (02333): 1.2 million units (+9.26%). - SERES (09927): 58,100 vehicles (+36.34%). - NIO-SW (09866): 36,300 deliveries (+76.3%). - XPENG-W (09868): 36,728 EVs (+19%).

**Spotlight: MMG (01208)** The miner reported promising exploration results at its High Lake project in Canada, with high-grade mineralization extending known deposits. Everbright Securities forecasts sustained copper price strength due to supply constraints.