新华财经早报：7月14日

Group 1: Market and Regulatory Developments - The Shanghai Stock Exchange has implemented a pilot IPO pre-review mechanism for the Sci-Tech Innovation Board, allowing 32 existing unprofitable companies to enter the Sci-Tech Growth Layer immediately, with no additional listing thresholds set for new unprofitable companies [3] - The China Securities Regulatory Commission has taken action against former legal department deputy director Wu Guofang for corruption, highlighting issues within the regulatory framework [3] Group 2: Company Performance - Zijin Mining announced an expected net profit of approximately 23.2 billion yuan for the first half of the year, representing a year-on-year increase of about 54%, driven by rising sales prices of gold, copper, zinc, and silver [3] - ST Songfa expects a net profit of between 580 million to 700 million yuan for the first half of the year, marking a turnaround from losses, supported by a strategic shift from traditional ceramics to shipbuilding and high-end equipment [3] Group 3: Industry Insights - The global smart port evaluation report indicates that Asian and European ports are leading in smart integration, emphasizing the need for data-driven management to enhance efficiency, with Ningbo-Zhoushan Port as a notable example [3]