Xuan Gu Bao·2025-07-18 00:02Group 1: US Market Performance - Strong retail sales data and a decrease in initial jobless claims led to a rise in the US dollar and stock market, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq closing at new highs [1][2] - The S&P 500 index rose by 0.54%, the Dow Jones increased by 0.52%, and the Nasdaq gained 0.74% [2] Group 2: Company Earnings and Stock Movements - Netflix's stock dropped by 2% after its earnings report, while PepsiCo's shares rose by 7.4% [3] - Microsoft and Nvidia both saw approximately 1% increases in their stock prices [3] - TSMC reported better-than-expected earnings, with its ADR rising by 3.38%, marking three consecutive days at historical highs [3] Group 3: Bond and Commodity Markets - The 2-year US Treasury yield rose by over 3 basis points, while the dollar appreciated by 0.33% [4] - Gold prices fell by over 1.1% before rebounding, ultimately closing down by 0.28% [5] - Oil prices initially dropped but later increased, with US crude rising nearly 2% from its daily low [5] Group 4: AI and Technology Developments - Nvidia's VP announced plans to port CUDA to the RISC-V architecture, indicating strong demand for AI chips [12][16] - TSMC's Q2 net profit surged by 61%, exceeding expectations, with a projected sales growth of about 30% for the year [12] Group 5: Investment Strategies and Market Trends - Dongfang Securities noted that the Shanghai Composite Index has remained above 3500 points for six trading days, indicating a potential upward trend in the market [13] - The technology sector, particularly AI, robotics, and semiconductors, is expected to remain a long-term focus for investors [13] Group 6: Industry-Specific Developments - Chongqing issued a plan to cultivate the recycling industry for new energy vehicle batteries, aiming for a 90% coverage rate by 2027 [9] - Shanghai's health departments released guidelines to promote the transformation of scientific achievements in medical institutions [10] Group 7: New Financial Products - Huaxia Fund (Hong Kong) launched two tokenized money market funds, including the world's first RMB tokenized fund [11]