On July 2, CICC rose 3.05% in regular trading, trading at HK$21.52/share, with turnover of HK$120 million. On the news front, Fitch Ratings recently upgraded CICC's long-term issuer default rating from BBB+ to A- with a stable outlook, reflecting international recognition of the company's credit profile.

Additionally, JPMorgan and UBS had previously named CICC as their top pick in the brokerage sector, citing favorable Q2 earnings prospects. The broader broker sector rallied in tandem, with GF Securities up 3.53%, China Galaxy up 3.4%, and CSC Financial up 3.39%, as sector-wide capital inflows supported CICC's continued recovery.

On the corporate front, CICC's application for share-swap absorption merger of Dongxing Securities and Cinda Securities has been accepted by the Shanghai Stock Exchange. Upon completion, the combined entity's total assets would exceed one trillion yuan, elevating its industry ranking to third place, providing a medium-term catalyst as regulatory review progresses.

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