Jing Ji Wang·2025-07-15 05:44Core Viewpoint - The Shanghai and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges plan to adjust the price fluctuation limit for risk warning stocks from 5% to 10%, aiming to enhance pricing efficiency in the market [2][9]. Group 1: Risk Warning Stocks - Risk warning stocks include "*ST" and "ST" stocks, which are subject to trading restrictions due to financial irregularities that may lead to forced delisting [2]. - As of July 2, there are 99 "*ST" stocks and 74 "ST" stocks in the main boards of the Shanghai and Shenzhen markets [2]. - "*ST" stocks have a higher risk of delisting compared to "ST" stocks, with most stocks that were forcibly delisted this year being "*ST" stocks [2]. Group 2: Stock Performance - Stocks that received a "*ST" designation often experience significant price declines prior to delisting, with examples showing price drops between 75% and 92% in the year leading up to their delisting [2]. - For instance, after being designated as "*ST", Taihe Water's stock price fell by 20% in the month prior to the announcement and dropped 9.54% on the announcement day [3]. - Highong Co. transitioned from "ST" to "*ST" in April 2024, with its stock price declining by 48% over the year and an additional 9% from the beginning of the year to July 2 [4]. Group 3: Market Implications - The adjustment of the fluctuation limit to 10% means that if a company's fundamentals improve, its stock price can rise more quickly, and conversely, if the fundamentals worsen, the stock price can fall rapidly, potentially leading to faster delisting [9]. - Experts advise that ordinary investors should avoid "*ST" and "ST" stocks due to their inherent risks and historical performance trends [9].