Group 1 - Lithium stocks experienced a midday surge, with Tianqi Lithium (09696) rising by 6.33% to HKD 39.3 and Ganfeng Lithium (01772) increasing by 2.88% to HKD 27.12 [1] - The main contract for lithium carbonate futures saw an intraday increase of 5%, reaching CNY 72,140 per ton [1] - A report from Huafu Securities indicated a significant rise in lithium carbonate prices in July, driven by disruptions in Jiangxi and Qinghai mines, along with an expected increase in production in August and price hikes in September due to the traditional peak season [1] Group 2 - Bohai Securities noted that market expectations regarding the "anti-involution" policy are gradually adjusting, leading to weakened sentiment supporting prices; despite a reduction in industry inventory, overall supply remains excessive with limited demand recovery, suggesting short-term price fluctuations [1] - In the medium to long term, the "anti-involution" policy is expected to dominate supply-side regulations in the industry, with a trend towards increased regulatory oversight that may optimize the future supply landscape of the lithium industry, thereby supporting the price center of lithium [1]