A股市值历史首次突破100万亿元大关，上证指数创近10年新高

Market Performance - A-shares continued to rise significantly on August 18, with the Shanghai Composite Index reaching a nearly 10-year high, up 1.18%, while the Shenzhen Component Index rose by 2.25% and the ChiNext Index increased by 3.63% [2][4] - The total market capitalization of A-shares surpassed 100 trillion yuan for the first time in history, marking a significant milestone [4] - The trading volume in the Shanghai and Shenzhen markets reached 1.72 trillion yuan, an increase of 411.4 billion yuan compared to the previous trading day [2][4] Sector Performance - Strong performance was noted in sectors such as brokerage firms and financial technology, with stocks like Zhinan Zhen and Strong Ray Technology hitting their historical highs [4] - AI hardware stocks, particularly those related to liquid cooling servers, experienced explosive growth, with several stocks reaching their daily limit [4] - The film and television sector also showed active performance, with companies like Huace Film & TV hitting their daily limit [4] Market Sentiment and Outlook - According to Industrial Securities, the current market rally is not primarily driven by improved macroeconomic expectations but rather by policy support and the emergence of new growth drivers, which have boosted market confidence and attracted new capital [6] - Guotai Junan Securities expressed a positive outlook for the Chinese stock market, suggesting that A-share indices may reach new highs, emphasizing the importance of institutional changes in the Chinese market [6]