A股午评：沪指半日涨0.44%，水泥建材、基建板块全线爆发

Market Overview - The three major A-share indices rose collectively in the morning session, with the Shanghai Composite Index up 0.44%, the Shenzhen Component Index up 0.29%, and the ChiNext Index up 0.12%. The North China 50 Index increased by 1.78%. The total trading volume in the Shanghai and Shenzhen markets reached 1,102.6 billion yuan, an increase of 73.3 billion yuan compared to the previous day. Over 3,500 stocks in the market rose [1]. Sector Performance - The sectors that performed well included hydropower, cement and building materials, steel, and housing inspection, while sectors such as photolithography machines, cross-border payments, CPO, and banking saw declines. The hydropower concept stocks surged, with companies like Tibet Tianlu, China Electric Power Construction, and Poly United hitting the daily limit. The cement and building materials sector also showed strength, with stocks like Qingsong Jianhua, Shangfeng Cement, and Longquan Co. hitting the limit. The steel sector was robust, with companies like Xining Special Steel, Bayi Steel, and Liugang hitting the limit. Pork stocks experienced fluctuations, with Bangji Technology hitting the limit. The cross-border payment sector adjusted collectively, with Sifang Precision, Zhongyou Capital, and Qingdao Jinwang leading the declines. The banking sector also performed poorly, with Qilu Bank, Xiamen Bank, and Xi'an Bank all declining [2]. Notable Stocks - The stock with the highest consecutive limit increase is Upwind New Materials, which has achieved 9 consecutive limits [3]. - Stocks with 3 consecutive limits include Beihua Co., Construction Industry, Renmin Tongtai, Liugang Co., and Meibang Co. [4]. - Stocks with 2 consecutive limits include Nankuang Group, Anglikang, Guojitong, and Huajian Group [5]. Hot Sectors - The "Belt and Road" sector saw 39 stocks hit the limit, with 5 stocks achieving consecutive limits, the highest being 9 consecutive limits, represented by Upwind New Materials and Huajian Group [6]. - The "Western Development" sector had 31 stocks hit the limit, with 4 stocks achieving consecutive limits, the highest being 5 consecutive limits, represented by Liugang Co. and Meibang Co. [7]. - The "Water Conservancy" sector had 22 stocks hit the limit, with 2 stocks achieving consecutive limits, represented by Guojitong and Huajian Group [8]. Industry Insights - The humanoid robot sector is gaining attention, with related stocks including Changsheng Bearing, Wanda Bearing, and Haichang New Materials. Yushutech has initiated listing guidance with CITIC Securities and plans to submit an IPO application in October. The company focuses on high-performance humanoid robots and has maintained profitability since 2020. The investment in the embodied intelligence industry has surged, with 133 investment events this year totaling over 18 billion yuan, surpassing last year's total [10]. - The hydropower sector is bolstered by the establishment of China Yajiang Group by the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission, which will oversee the Yarlung Tsangpo River hydropower project that commenced on July 19 [11]. - The steel industry is set for growth as the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology plans to introduce a work plan to stabilize growth in key industries, focusing on structural adjustments, supply optimization, and phasing out outdated capacity [12].