Goldman Sachs research report indicates that Pru will announce its H1 business performance next Wednesday, and investors should focus on the growth of basic new business profits. Goldman Sachs estimates that Pru's H1 new business profits will reach $1.486 billion, flat year-on-year, and the growth rate of basic new business profits is expected to be about 9%. In addition, the bank expects that the company's adjusted pre-tax operating profit in the first half of the year will rise by 6% to $1.548 billion year-on-year. The bank has raised its forecast for the company's new business profits in fiscal years 2024 to 2026 by 6%, raising the target price from HK$152 to HK$154, and giving it a "buy" rating.