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Industry Report: API crude oil inventories in the United States increased by about 500,000 barrels last week. According to american petroleum institute (API) data, API crude oil inventories in the United States increased by+499,000 barrels in the week of December 6, compared with+1.232 million barrels in the previous week. Last week, API Cushing crude oil inventory was-1.517 million barrels, with the previous value of+112,000 barrels. Last week, the inventory of API refined oil gasoline was+2.852 million barrels (previous value+4.623 million barrels) and the inventory of distillate oil was-185,000 barrels (previous value+1.014 million barrels).Shang Tang: It is planned to place 1.865 billion shares at a discount of 6.3% to raise HK$ 2.787 billion. Shang Tang (00020.HK) announced on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange that on December 11th (before the trading hours of the Stock Exchange), the company entered into a placing agreement with the placing agent. On this basis, the placing agent has conditionally and individually agreed to try its best to urge no less than six grantees to subscribe for 1.865 billion shares, and the placing price of each share is HK$ 150. It is estimated that the net proceeds from the placement will be HK$ 2.787 billion. The net proceeds from the placing will be mainly used to support the company's core business development.The quarterly rate of manufacturing activity in New Zealand in the third quarter was -1.2%, and the previous value was 0.60%.

The U.S. military said that two U.S. navy destroyers successfully intercepted weapons fired by Houthi forces during their voyage in the Gulf of Aden.Market information: Nissan will appoint JÉRÉMIE PAPIN as the chief financial officer on Wednesday.China promised to continue to contribute to the United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund. On December 10th, local time, Geng Shuang, Deputy Permanent Representative of China to the United Nations, attended the 2025 High-level Pledging Conference of the United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund, saying that at present, geopolitical conflicts are constant, natural disasters are frequent, the global humanitarian situation has deteriorated significantly, and humanitarian needs are increasing. The important role of the Central Emergency Response Fund in providing rescue, saving lives and alleviating suffering has further increased. Geng Shuang said that China has always supported the United Nations to play a coordinating role in international humanitarian relief and the Central Emergency Response Fund to carry out its work. Since 2007, voluntary contributions have been made to the Fund every year. In 2024, donations have been completed, and contributions will continue to be made to the Fund in 2025. Geng Shuang said that China has provided long-term humanitarian assistance to countries in need through bilateral channels and in various forms, and will continue to uphold the concept of a community of human destiny, make joint efforts with the international community, and support countries and people in need to cope with the humanitarian crisis and get out of the humanitarian predicament. (CCTV)

Since December, overseas institutions have investigated 28 listed companies, focusing on three major industries. According to statistics, 32 overseas institutions have investigated 28 listed companies in the past seven trading days since December. Among them, Lubomai Fund has the largest number of research companies, and has investigated 3 listed companies, including Steady Medical, Shanghai Rural Commercial Bank and Weike Technology. In addition, four overseas institutions, including Manulife Finance, Boyu Capital and Leiya Investment, respectively investigated two listed companies. In terms of industries, overseas institutions mainly favor automobile, computer and mechanical equipment, with four research companies each, followed by electronics, food and beverage, medicine and biology, with two listed companies each being investigated by overseas institutions. According to statistics, Huichuan Technology, Desai Siwei, Hanzhong Seiki and Angang are the most concerned by overseas institutions, with 30, 8, 7 and 7 researchers respectively. According to the research activities, overseas institutions are mainly concerned about the competitive advantages of listed companies, the progress of internationalization, and the situation of reducing costs and increasing efficiency. (Securities Times)Market information: US President Biden seeks to veto once and for all the merger of Nippon Steel (Nippon Steel) and American Steel Company (X).The Houthi armed forces in Yemen claimed to have attacked two American destroyers and three frigates in the Gulf of Aden. The Houthi armed forces in Yemen issued a statement announcing military operations against a series of targets, including attacking "two American destroyers and three frigates" in the Gulf of Aden, and attacking regional targets such as Jaffa in Israel.