创三年半以来新高！沪指突破3674点，上涨行情持续

Market Performance - The Shanghai Composite Index continued its upward trend since July, surpassing 3674.4 points on August 13, reaching a new high since December 17, 2021, with a midday report of 3686.34, up 0.56% [1] - The total trading volume in the Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Beijing markets reached 132.83 billion yuan, an increase of 11.81 billion yuan from the previous day, with over 2600 stocks rising [1] Sector Performance - The securities sector showed strong performance, with several stocks hitting the daily limit, including Changcheng Securities and Guosheng Financial, which both reached the limit up, while Dongwu Securities rose by 8% [2] - The military equipment restructuring concept also gained traction, with stocks like Changcheng Military Industry and Hunan Tianyan hitting the limit up, and the photolithography machine sector saw significant gains [2] Investor Sentiment and Market Dynamics - The recent market rally is attributed to a combination of loose liquidity and positive policy expectations, with retail investors being the core driving force, while foreign capital shows signs of recovery [2] - The margin trading balance has exceeded 2 trillion yuan, indicating increased investor engagement in A-share equity allocation, with the balance reaching 20,345.33 billion yuan as of August 12, reflecting a rise in market activity [3] Future Outlook - The market is expected to maintain an upward trend, supported by various sources of incremental capital, including insurance, pension funds, and public funds, alongside increased retail investor participation [4] - The focus for future investments will likely be on technology growth sectors, with a strategic emphasis on large financials, pharmaceuticals, and military industries [4]