午评：创业板指涨1.26%，半导体、通信设备等板块走强

Market Overview - The Shanghai Composite Index experienced narrow fluctuations, briefly dipping below the 3800-point mark, while the Shenzhen Component and ChiNext Index saw gains before retreating. The STAR Market Index showed strong performance. As of the midday close, the Shanghai Composite Index rose by 0.07% to 3803.08 points, the Shenzhen Component increased by 0.56%, the ChiNext Index rose by 1.26%, and the STAR Market Index surged by 3.67%. The total trading volume across the Shanghai and Shenzhen markets reached 1.8084 trillion yuan [1]. Sector Performance - Strong sectors included semiconductors, communication equipment, electronic chemicals, components, small metals, photovoltaic equipment, tourism and hotels, and military electronics. Conversely, sectors such as agriculture and forestry, aquaculture, education, and rail equipment showed weakness. Notable concept stocks that surged included CPO concept, optical communication, copper cable high-speed connections, automotive chips, and advanced packaging [1]. Investment Insights - According to China Merchants Securities, the market has continued to rise over the past month due to multiple factors, including the increasing expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut, ongoing technological catalysts, and a positive feedback mechanism from incremental capital. The technology TMT sector has performed strongly, and the midstream manufacturing sector has seen improved prosperity. Looking ahead to September, with the expectation of a Federal Reserve rate cut and initial signs of PPI stabilization, the focus for industry allocation should be on areas with low valuations but improving conditions, particularly in sectors such as electronics (semiconductors, consumer electronics), computers (computer equipment, software development), non-bank financials, power equipment (batteries, photovoltaic equipment, wind power equipment), mechanical equipment (automation equipment, engineering machinery), and beauty care [1].