



Market Overview - The market experienced slight declines last Friday, with the Shanghai Composite Index down 0.12%, the Shenzhen Component down 0.26%, and the ChiNext Index down 0.38% [1] - The total trading volume in the Shanghai and Shenzhen markets was 1.71 trillion yuan, a decrease of 115.3 billion yuan compared to the previous trading day [1] Institutional Insights - CITIC Securities noted that insurance capital is accelerating its market entry, with 22 instances of insurance capital increasing stakes this year, surpassing the total for 2024 [2] - The total number of shares held by insurance capital in the top ten shareholders of 35 listed companies amounts to 889 million shares, with a total market value of 13.727 billion yuan [2] Market Outlook - Everbright Securities predicts that the market will enter a new phase of upward momentum in the second half of the year, potentially surpassing the peak levels of 2024 [3] - The market's performance is expected to be driven by fundamental improvements, sustained capital inflows, and opportunities from emerging industries [3] Strategic Allocation - Huatai Securities continues to favor strategic allocations in large financials, pharmaceuticals, and military sectors, while also identifying tactical opportunities in sectors like storage, software, and certain chemicals [4] - The report highlights a return to a "barbell" investment style, focusing on dividend yield and small-cap stocks [4]