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On August 13th, Citigroup released a research report stating that Lenovo Groups (00992.HK) performance growth was primarily supported by the explosive growth of its Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG) and the continued leadership of its Intelligent Devices Group (IDG). Gross margin expanded year-on-year to 16.5%, exceeding Citigroup and market expectations, reflecting improved revenue mix and ISG gross margin expansion. Non-GAAP net profit surged 176% year-on-year to US$1.075 billion, exceeding Citigroup and market expectations by 64% and 149% respectively, with non-GAAP net profit margin expanding to 4%. Citigroup stated that based on a sum-of-the-parts valuation method, it set a target price of HK$31 for Lenovo Group, corresponding to a projected P/E ratio of approximately 13.6 times for fiscal year 2028. The IDG and SSG businesses are valued at a P/E ratio of 10 times, and the ISG business at a P/E ratio of 16.7 times, consistent with industry standards. The bank maintained its "Buy" rating on Lenovo Group, citing strong server demand prospects and profitability, as well as the stable performance of its PC, mobile phone, and service businesses.Russian online retailer Wildberries: A fire broke out in an industrial zone of a company in Bashkortostan.August 13th - According to the latest research from Omdia, smartphone shipments in the Middle East (excluding Turkey) are projected to decline by 19% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, falling to 10.6 million units, marking the largest quarterly drop since the fourth quarter of 2025. Rising prices, supply constraints, and geopolitical uncertainty are prompting manufacturers to focus more on enhancing product value and profitability rather than simply pursuing shipment growth. Meanwhile, with weakening consumer confidence, Middle Eastern retailers are adopting more cautious inventory management strategies.On August 13th, Lenovo Group (00992.HK) shares surged after announcing a 43% year-on-year increase in quarterly revenue, significantly exceeding analysts expectations and further boosting market optimism regarding AI-driven demand. Lenovos shares rose over 20% in Hong Kong, hitting a new all-time high, and have accumulated a gain of over 290% year-to-date, firmly maintaining its position as the best-performing constituent stock in the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index. A report by Citigroup analysts Kyna Wong et al. stated that this comprehensive and significantly better-than-expected performance further reinforces the structural growth logic driven by artificial intelligence.The UKs seasonally adjusted goods trade balance for June was -£23.007 billion, compared to a forecast of -£20.5 billion and a revised previous figure of -£21.083 billion (originally -£18.66 billion).
