Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2025-09-18 22:14Group 1 - The U.S. stock market saw all three major indices close higher, with the Dow Jones up 0.27%, Nasdaq up 0.94%, and S&P 500 up 0.48%, marking new closing highs [3] - Chip stocks performed strongly, with Intel rising over 22%, Applied Materials and ASML up over 6%, Micron Technology up over 5%, and Nvidia up over 3% [3] - Chinese concept stocks mostly declined, with the Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index down 1.79%, and notable declines in companies like NetEase and Bilibili [3] Group 2 - International precious metal futures generally fell, with COMEX gold futures down 1.07% at $3678.2 per ounce, and COMEX silver futures down 0.12% at $42.1 per ounce [4] - International oil prices slightly decreased, with WTI crude oil down 0.61% at $63.31 per barrel, and Brent crude oil down 0.71% at $66.98 per barrel [5] Group 3 - The European stock indices all closed higher, with Germany's DAX up 1.35% at 23674.53 points, France's CAC40 up 0.87% at 7854.61 points, and the UK's FTSE 100 up 0.21% at 9228.11 points [6] Group 4 - The Chinese Ministry of Commerce expressed hope that the EU would not weaponize tariffs and called for the elimination of market barriers, emphasizing the importance of fair competition in the electric vehicle sector [8] - The Chinese Ministry of Science and Technology reported that national R&D investment exceeded 3.6 trillion yuan in 2024, a 48% increase from 2020, with a research intensity of 2.68% [9] Group 5 - The National Health Commission and the Ministry of Finance issued new regulations on childcare subsidies, streamlining the application process and emphasizing online applications [10] - The Shanghai Education Commission reported issues with school lunches supplied by a specific company, indicating ongoing investigations and quality control measures [10] Group 6 - The Hong Kong police arrested 13 individuals in connection with a gold theft case, recovering approximately 65 kilograms of stolen gold valued at around 50 million HKD [11] - Beijing announced the social insurance contribution limits for 2025, with a maximum monthly contribution base of 35,811 yuan and a minimum of 7,162 yuan [7] Group 7 - The film "731" achieved a single-day box office of over 3 billion yuan, setting two records in Chinese film history [13] - The U.S. vetoed a UN Security Council resolution regarding a ceasefire in Gaza, with 14 votes in favor and the U.S. voting against [13] Group 8 - Nvidia announced a partnership with Intel, where Intel will customize x86 CPUs for Nvidia, which will integrate them into AI infrastructure platforms [16] - Huawei's Xu Zhijun stated that the Atlas 950 super node will surpass Nvidia in computing power, with a scale of 8192 cards expected to launch in Q4 of this year [17][18] Group 9 - Alibaba's market value returned to 3 trillion HKD amid reports of Jack Ma's increased involvement in the company, which may positively impact its business strategy [19] - Cambrian Technology reported a staggering revenue increase of 4347.82% year-on-year, driven by AI chip products and partnerships with leading tech firms [20] Group 10 - DeepSeek issued a statement warning users about scams involving impersonation and fraudulent activities related to their services [21] - The pre-prepared food controversy continues to affect the restaurant industry, with notable establishments removing claims of serving freshly made dishes [23] Group 11 - Nestlé Group has experienced significant management changes, including the dismissal of its CEO and the appointment of a new chairman, raising concerns about strategic execution [24] - The trial of former executives from Zhongzhi Enterprise Group for illegal public deposit collection commenced, highlighting ongoing legal issues in the corporate sector [26]