0252 GMT - Li Auto continues to face challenges in 2H, given intense competition in the auto market, Nomura analysts write in a note. The company cut its 2Q delivery guidance to 108,000 units from between 123,000 to 128,000 units projected earlier. Nomura maintains its relatively cautious view on Li Auto with the auto sector seeing a relatively muted demand in the past three weeks, especially in the premium market. In addition to a typically weak season mid-year, the muted demand is also likely due to BYD's latest price cut, and potentially the launch of Xiaomi Yu7 model, they say. Nomura keeps a neutral rating and target price of $31.00 on Li Auto's ADRs, which last closed at $27.11. (jiahui.huang@wsj.com; @ivy_jiahuihuang)
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