Mei Ri Shang Bao·2025-07-24 23:25Market Overview - A-shares experienced a significant rise, with the Shanghai Composite Index closing at 3605.73 points, up 0.65% [1] - The Shenzhen Component Index and the ChiNext Index both increased by over 1%, reaching new highs for the year [1] - The total trading volume in the Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Beijing markets was 18,742 billion yuan, a decrease of 245 billion yuan from the previous day [1] Hainan Free Trade Zone - The Hainan Free Trade Zone concept saw a strong surge, with the overall sector rising by 9.59% and 29 constituent stocks all increasing, including 21 hitting the daily limit [2] - Key stocks such as Kangzhi Pharmaceutical and Hainan Airport reached their daily limit [2] - The National Development and Reform Commission announced that the full island customs closure for Hainan is set to officially start on December 18, 2025, marking a significant milestone for the free trade port [2][3] Energy Metals and Rare Earths - The energy metals and rare earth sectors led the market, with lithium and rare earth concepts showing significant activity [4] - Lithium stocks like Shengxin Lithium Energy and Tibet Mining saw substantial gains, with lithium futures prices reaching a new high of 77,000 yuan/ton, up over 30% since late June [4][5] - The rare earth sector also performed well, with companies like Longmag Technology and Baotou Steel hitting their daily limit, driven by improving domestic demand and limited supply growth [5] Film and Entertainment Sector - The film and entertainment sector experienced a notable increase, with the overall index rising by 3.06% [6] - Key stocks such as Happiness Blue Ocean and China Film saw significant gains, supported by local government initiatives to distribute movie vouchers [6] - The summer box office for 2025 has already surpassed 4.4 billion yuan, indicating a positive trend for the industry [6][7]