2 1 Shi Ji Jing Ji Bao Dao·2025-04-28 00:45Market Performance - A-shares saw collective gains across the three major indices from April 21 to April 25, with the Shanghai Composite Index closing at 3295.06 points, up 0.56%, the Shenzhen Component Index at 9917.06 points, up 1.38%, and the ChiNext Index at 1947.19 points, up 1.74% [2][3] - Approximately 65% of stocks experienced price increases during the week, with 141 stocks rising over 15% and 48 stocks declining over 15% [2] Sector Performance - The automotive, beauty care, basic chemicals, machinery equipment, and public utilities sectors showed significant gains, while the food and beverage, real estate, coal, social services, and banking sectors experienced declines [2] International Market Overview - The U.S. stock market indices also rose on April 25, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average increasing by 20.10 points to 40113.50 points (up 0.05%), the S&P 500 rising by 40.44 points to 5525.21 points (up 0.74%), and the Nasdaq Composite gaining 216.90 points to 17382.94 points (up 1.26%) [4][5] - European indices also saw gains, with the FTSE 100 closing at 8415.25 points (up 0.09%), the CAC 40 at 7536.26 points (up 0.45%), and the DAX at 22242.45 points (up 0.81%) [4] Commodity Prices - International oil prices increased, with light crude oil futures for June delivery rising by $0.23 to $63.02 per barrel (up 0.37%) and Brent crude oil futures for June delivery increasing by $0.32 to $66.87 per barrel (up 0.48%) [4] Policy Developments - The Ministry of Commerce and other departments announced a reduction in the threshold for departure tax refunds, allowing foreign travelers to apply for refunds on purchases of 200 RMB or more [5] - The State Council approved nuclear power projects, emphasizing the importance of safety and adherence to the highest global standards [6] - A seminar on the development of artificial intelligence terminals was held, focusing on technological innovation and the promotion of AI applications [7][8] Industry Insights - The retail sector, particularly department stores, is expected to benefit from the new departure tax refund policy, which may enhance inbound tourism spending [5] - The nuclear power sector is recognized for its efficiency and low environmental impact, with potential future applications in desalination and hydrogen production [6] - The transportation sector aims to integrate clean energy and promote electric vehicles as the mainstream option by 2035 [9]