Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-08-04 08:01Market Performance - The three major indices showed strength, with the Shanghai Composite Index rising by 0.66%, the Shenzhen Component Index increasing by 0.46%, the ChiNext Index up by 0.5%, and the STAR Market 50 Index gaining 1.22% [2][3] - Over 3,700 stocks in the two markets experienced an increase, with a total trading volume of approximately 1.50 trillion yuan [4] Military Industry - The military sector performed exceptionally well, with notable stock increases: North China Long Dragon (301357.SZ) up by 20%, Construction Industry (002265.SZ) up by 10%, and others like China Marine Defense (600764.SH) and North Navigation (600435.SH) also rising [5] - CITIC Securities indicated that the fundamentals of the military sector are beginning to recover, with catalysts expected to continue delivering results into the first half of 2025, suggesting a turning point in performance and ongoing investment value [5] Gold Sector - The gold sector rebounded as international gold prices strengthened, with stocks like Chifeng Jilong Gold Mining (600988.SH) and Shandong Gold (600547.SH) seeing significant gains [6][7] - The U.S. Labor Department reported that non-farm payrolls increased by only 73,000 in July, significantly below the market expectation of 110,000, leading to heightened expectations for interest rate cuts and supporting gold prices [7] Robotics and AI Sector - The humanoid robot concept gained traction, with stocks such as Wuzhou New Spring (603667.SH) rising by 10% and Changsheng Bearing (300718.SZ) increasing by 8.88% [8] - The World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in 2025 will showcase over 150 humanoid robots, emphasizing the integration of AI with the real economy, which is expected to drive growth in this sector [8] - The State Council approved the "AI+" action plan, promoting the development of intelligent products, indicating a potential for explosive growth in companies deeply involved in AI technologies [8] Declining Sectors - Some sectors, including photovoltaic and film industries, saw declines, with stocks like Happiness Blue Ocean (300528.SZ) dropping over 11% and Shanghai Film (601595.SH) falling by 7.87% [9]