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Ask AI · How an Analyst Bravely Investigated to Overturn the Common Perception of the Strait of Hormuz Blockade?
Everyday Economic Reporter: Lansou Ying    Everyday Editor: Wang Jiaqing
Since the escalation of the conflict between the United States and Israel with Iran, the situation in the Strait of Hormuz—the world’s global energy lifeline—has been continually grabbing worldwide attention.
The public generally believes that this waterway, which carries 20% of the world’s oil transport, is nearly in a state of “complete blockade.” However, on April 6, a field investigation report issued by Citrini Research—a New York–headquartered independent thematic investment research institution—shocked the global financial community and overturned every preconceived notion.
Titled “Citrini Expedition Team No. 3 Analyst Investigation Report on the Strait of Hormuz,” the document does not feature complicated model simulations. It contains only firsthand frontline accounts brought back at great personal risk by an analyst codenamed “No. 3.”
He carried $15,000 in cash and a set of precision equipment, including a Xiaomi phone, and traveled by

Natura堂 is preparing to list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, with its founder Zheng Chunying's family controlling most of the shares.
By 2025, Natura堂 is expected to generate revenue of 5.3 billion and a profit of 350 million, demonstrating strong profitability.
The prospectus shows that the family business structure has a significant impact on the company's financing and listing process.

High oil prices may present opportunities for industry to benefit against the trend, especially in sectors with diverse energy sources and cost absorption capabilities. The report indicates that if high oil prices become the norm, resource controllers and energy substitutes will become profitable users, and investors need to prepare in advance to manage risks.

Recently, the national centralized drug procurement office announced the list of pharmaceutical companies disqualified due to quality issues, emphasizing that the bottom line of drug quality and supply is crucial. Bulk procurement drugs are an important policy measure to benefit the people; companies should adhere to quality standards, take social responsibility, and ensure the safety of public medication. The strict supervision by relevant departments demonstrates the determination to uphold pharmaceutical integrity and creates a fair environment for the industry.

Cover News Reporter Ye Haiyan
According to a report by Zhejiang Television’s “1818 Golden Eye” on April 7, Mr. Hu, a resident of Hangzhou, planned to buy an apartment in a certain real-estate project in Gongshu District. In March, he completed the entire registration process for the Hangzhou home-purchase policy, including submitting his credit report and going through document review, becoming the only valid registrant among the 44 available units in Building 19 of that project. The results announced on March 30 showed that only he had signed up for the lottery draw. Mr. Hu thought he could choose a unit directly. However, he repeatedly contacted the sales team but received no reply. On March 31, when he went to the sales office, he found that the units were already “sold out.”
(Project-related development screenshot from the reported video)
The developer explained that because the number of registrants was insufficient, the lottery was conducted as a “streamed” process. After the Notary Office issued a certificate, the units were immediately switched to offline sales, and all 44 units were purchased by “offline customers” who had not participated in the registration. Local authorities stated that online registration does not mean there is any priority right to purchase.
Is the developer’s conduct illegal or in violation of regulations? How should the parties involved, Mr. Hu, proceed?

New Dairy's strategy for listing on the Hong Kong stock market aims to enhance capital strength and support international development. Although the company's annual performance has steadily grown, it faces pressures from funding and short-term debt, and increased market competition also challenges its profit margins. The company plans to strengthen its brand and supply chain through fundraising and expand into international markets, making its future overseas expansion worth watching.

Ask AI · How does the narrowing net interest margin impact China Everbright Bank’s profit engine?



China Everbright Bank’s amazing move once again makes people realize that the world is just a massive makeshift operation.

Recently, China Everbright Bank released its 2025 results report. As it turns out, when you compare the A-share financial statements with the H-share financial statements, many figures don’t match—like the data were produced after someone drank fake liquor.

For example, for the Shanghai branch, the A-share report shows total assets of 4431 billion, while the H-share report shows 395 billion—by a factor of ten. The data for the Shenzhen branch also appeared under the Shijiazhuang branch. In addition, the data for several other branches were mixed up as well.

This kind of data gaffe left many retail investors completely baffled. Someone joked, “The financial report most likely used AI, and then the AI’s hallucinations tricked it.”

After the embarrassing incident, China Everbright Bank promptly issued two announcements to correct the data.

This incident actually exposed

In recent years, the real estate industry has experienced a severe downturn, with both sales and financing cooling off, and companies facing high debt and cash flow pressures. Data from 2025 shows that overall sales of property developers have significantly declined, and the number of companies with billion-yuan sales has decreased. Vanke recorded a historic loss, while Country Garden achieved profitability through debt restructuring but still faces operational challenges. Overall, the industry is expected to move toward rational development, with future competition focusing more on quality and operational capability.

Currently, the price of live pigs has dropped sharply, and farmers are facing a difficult situation. Although history shows that the pig cycle has fluctuations, the current rebound in pig prices is uncertain, and consumer demand is declining. Large breeding enterprises are reducing production, while small and medium-sized enterprises are expanding production against the trend, increasing risks. Experts believe that the live pig market may enter a weak cycle, with no more large fluctuations like in the past.

A high-growth first-quarter report drove a batch of limit-ups in non-ferrous metal stocks, with the index rising by 6.10%. The performance surge was mainly concentrated in industries such as semiconductors and non-ferrous metals, boosting market confidence. Additionally, gold's long-term value as a safe-haven asset has become more prominent.

Goldman Sachs adjusts short-term copper price expectations, forecasting that copper demand growth will slow to 1.6% by 2026, and lowering the copper price target to $12,650 per ton. The long-term bullish outlook extends to 2035 with a price of $15,000 per ton, primarily driven by demand from power grids and new energy sources, with a reminder to monitor economic changes that could impact prices.

Moutai has launched a non-standard product consignment sales model, and some distributors have already begun implementing it. Consumers can place orders through the iMoutai app, with stores serving as pickup points. Distributors can earn a 5% commission, making sales more convenient and increasing profits, while also ensuring consumer service.

Gold prices are increasingly dependent on interest rate expectations, as their pricing is mainly influenced by real interest rates and liquidity. The recent rebound in gold prices is a response to the market’s renewed expectations of rate cuts. Although geopolitical uncertainties still exist, in the long term, gold prices will continue to rise, but with increased volatility, so investors should exercise caution.

Eastern Time, April 7, 2026, Tuesday, 8:06 a.m.
Trump posted a brief message on social media Truth Social: "Tonight, all of civilization will perish and can never be rebuilt." He set a final deadline for Iran: either reach an agreement by 8 p.m. that night or face the consequences.
The post immediately triggered a chain reaction worldwide—from ordinary residents in Tehran, to trading floors on Wall Street, to urgent phone calls among European diplomats. This was the most dramatic display of maximum pressure since Trump took office. Additionally, The New York Times commented that Trump’s shocking threat to "destroy Iranian civilization," carried his usual casual, cold-hearted tone, which has become his preferred way of communication. Such extreme rhetoric, even containing acts that could be defined as war crimes under international law, was easily posted on Truth Social, alongside

Ask AI · Why is the net interest margin rebound limited to only three banks despite the overall trend reversal?
The 2025 "Report Card" of joint-stock banks is unveiled, with some happy and others worried.
As of now, out of 12 joint-stock banks, except for Guangfa Bank, the remaining 11 have announced their 2025 annual reports. Southern Metropolis Daily Finance reporter's statistics show that these 11 banks' total revenue reached 1,544.887 billion yuan, a 1.51% decrease compared to 2024; total net profit attributable to shareholders reached 511.84B yuan, nearly flat year-on-year, with a slight increase of only 0.07%.
The divergence is particularly evident: China Merchants Bank, Industrial Bank, Shanghai Pudong Development Bank, Bank of Bohai, and Hengfeng Bank all achieved "double growth" in both revenue and net profit attributable to shareholders; Ping An Bank, China Everbright Bank, Huaxia Bank, and Zhejiang Merchant Bank experienced "double decline." Among the remaining two, CITIC Bank increased profits without increasing revenue, while China Minsheng Bank increased revenue without increasing profits.
In terms of driving factors, last year, the net interest margin of joint-stock banks declined.

As foreign capital allocations in ETFs become increasingly clear, institutions such as UBS and Barclays are continuously increasing their holdings in Hong Kong-listed technology, internet, and innovative medicine sectors, demonstrating their intention to rapidly deploy in A-shares. Due to their liquidity and efficiency in thematic expression, ETFs have become an important tool for foreign investment, with multiple investment themes emerging, especially gold and cross-border market ETFs, which are also favored.

The Middle East conflict has led to rising raw material prices, putting cost pressure on the trendy toy industry. The prices of materials such as PVC and ABS have increased significantly, and some manufacturers are unable to stockpile in time, affecting production, which may ultimately pass the costs on to consumers. Some companies have already started raising prices to cope with the rising costs.

Flinger was subject to administrative regulatory measures by the Shanghai Securities Regulatory Bureau due to issues such as inaccurate revenue recognition for engineering projects, incorrect classification of financial assets, and non-compliance with salary review procedures. The violations resulted in false information disclosure. Investors may claim compensation according to the law, with the participation period from April 26, 2022, to April 3, 2026.

UBTECH humanoid robot revenue surges, reaching 821 million yuan in 2025, becoming the main source of income. Despite overall revenue growth and increased gross profit margin, UBTECH's stock price has fallen from 140 HKD to 85.4 HKD, showing weak performance, with a market value of 43 billion HKD. The company emphasizes focusing on the development of embodied intelligence business.

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