Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-08-18 07:37Market Performance - The Shanghai Composite Index reached a nearly 10-year high, while the North Stock 50 hit a historical peak, and both the Shenzhen Component Index and the ChiNext Index surpassed their October 8, 2022 highs [1][2] - The total trading volume across Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Beijing markets was 28,091 billion yuan, an increase of 5,363 billion yuan from the previous day, marking a new annual high [1] Sector Performance - Financial sectors, including brokerage and fintech stocks, experienced significant gains, with companies like Zhihui and Tonghuashun reaching historical highs [2] - AI hardware stocks, particularly liquid cooling servers, saw a strong surge, with over 20 stocks hitting the daily limit [2] - Rare earth permanent magnet stocks were active, with companies like Northern Rare Earth also hitting the daily limit [2] Investment Strategies - Galaxy Securities noted that market liquidity has improved, with margin trading balances continuing to grow, indicating increased investor participation and a positive market sentiment [3] - Caixin Securities highlighted that the market is currently in a "volume and price rising" trend, suggesting potential structural opportunities for investors while cautioning about increased market differentiation due to the upcoming mid-year report disclosures [3]