Xuan Gu Bao·2025-05-15 08:18Market Overview - The market experienced a volume contraction with the ChiNext index dropping nearly 2% by the end of the day. The synthetic biology concept stocks surged, with companies like Chuaning Biological, Jieya Co., and Meinong Biological hitting the daily limit. The shipping sector saw a rise and subsequent fall, with Ningbo Shipping, Ningbo Ocean, and Lianyungang achieving three consecutive limits. Consumer stocks in food, apparel, and beauty care were active, with Xiwang Food, Lafang Cosmetics, and Fengzhu Textile also hitting the daily limit. Conversely, the military industry faced adjustments, with Tianjian Technology nearing a limit down, and computing power concept stocks weakened, with Hongjing Technology dropping nearly 10%. Overall, over 3,800 stocks in the Shanghai and Shenzhen markets declined, with a total transaction volume of 1.19 trillion [1]. Hot Topics Health Products - Kolun Pharmaceutical's advertisement for ergothioneine capsules has sparked significant discussion, with Chairman Liu Gexin personally endorsing the product. Ergothioneine is a natural small molecule derived from histidine thiourea, found in microbial cells and plants. It cannot be synthesized by the human body and must be obtained through diet, with mushrooms being a key source. Sales of oral beauty products containing ergothioneine on a major e-commerce platform surged by 60 times year-on-year in the first half of 2024 [4][5]. Shipping - The shipping sector remained active, with Ningbo Ocean and Lianyungang achieving three consecutive limits. Following trade negotiations between China and the U.S., container shipping bookings from China to the U.S. surged nearly 300%, with the average booking volume for 20-foot standard containers skyrocketing to 21,530, up from 5,709 a week prior. Goldman Sachs anticipates a significant increase in Chinese exports over the next 90 days due to a tariff suspension [6][8]. Consumer Sector - The consumer sector was lively, with stocks like Marubi, Dengkang Dental, and Baiyang hitting the daily limit. The Tmall 618 promotion commenced, with the first hour's GMV for popular beauty products increasing over 10% year-on-year. Additionally, the price of tilapia has risen to 4.5 yuan per pound, with China being a major producer and exporter of tilapia, producing over 1.6 million tons annually, with about a quarter exported to the U.S. [9][10]. Stock Performance - Notable stocks in the health products sector include: - Jiaoda Aongli (600530.SS) with a price of 7.50, up 9.97%, and a market cap of 5.812 billion - Lafang Cosmetics with a price of 21.97, up 10.02%, and a market cap of 4.948 billion - Chuaning Biological with a price of 14.02, up 20.03%, and a market cap of 8.635 billion [5][10]. - In the shipping sector: - Ningbo Ocean (601022.SS) at 11.12, up 9.99%, with a market cap of 2.765 billion - Lianyungang (601008.SS) at 6.77, up 10.08%, with a market cap of 8.399 billion [7][10]. - In the consumer sector: - Zhejiang Yongqiang (002489.SZ) at 4.07, up 10.00%, with a market cap of 7.786 billion - Marubi (603983.SS) at 52.53, up 10.01%, with a market cap of 21.065 billion [10].