Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-09-17 06:49Group 1 - A-shares indices showed strong performance on September 17, 2025, with the ChiNext Index rising by 1.74% and the CSI A500 Index reaching a year-to-date high of 5494.61 points [1] - The top three sectors in the CSI A500 Index by weight are semiconductors (7.49%), batteries (4.95%), and liquor (4.82%) [1] - CATL's sodium-ion battery has become the world's first to pass the new national standard certification, indicating significant advancements in battery technology [1] Group 2 - Nearly 400 foreign institutions have conducted around 1800 research visits to A-share listed companies since the beginning of the second half of the year, signaling sustained interest in Chinese assets [2] - The A500 Index is expected to serve as an efficient tool for international capital to access high-quality Chinese assets, especially with the introduction of the interconnectivity screening mechanism [2] - The market is currently in a "slow bull" trend, with significant potential in sectors like new energy and technology growth, as indicated by the ongoing market recovery and increased confidence [2]