Zhong Guo Ji Jin Bao·2025-09-04 08:20Market Overview - On September 4, the A-share market experienced a significant decline, with the Shanghai Composite Index dropping by 1.25%, the Shenzhen Component Index falling by 2.83%, the ChiNext Index decreasing by 4.25%, and the STAR 50 Index declining by over 6% [3][13]. - A total of 2,297 stocks rose, 43 stocks hit the daily limit up, while 2,990 stocks fell [3]. Sector Performance - Retail and food consumption stocks saw gains, with companies like Guoguang Chain and Anji Food hitting the daily limit up [5]. - Financial stocks, including brokerages and banks, were active despite the market downturn, with Pacific Securities hitting the daily limit up and Agricultural Bank of China reaching a new high [7][9]. Notable Stock Movements - Several stocks recorded significant gains, including: - Huijia Times (10.05% increase) at 10.84 [6] - Guoguang Chain (10.03% increase) at 21.95 [6] - Agricultural Bank of China (5.17% increase) at 7.52 [9] - Conversely, semiconductor stocks faced heavy losses, with companies like Xinyi Technology and Jianming Technology dropping over 10% [10][11]. Analyst Insights - Analysts attribute the market's sharp adjustment to profit-taking pressure following a rapid rise in stock prices, compounded by misleading rumors [13]. - The overall outlook for the Chinese market remains positive, with expectations of sustainable upward momentum [13]. - Historical patterns suggest that adjustments in bull markets are typically short-lived, with potential for new highs following such corrections [13].