Zhong Guo Zheng Quan Bao·2025-10-30 09:12Market Overview - The A-share market experienced fluctuations on October 30, with the Shanghai Composite Index down 0.73%, Shenzhen Component down 1.16%, and ChiNext down 1.84% [1] - The total market turnover exceeded 2.46 trillion yuan, an increase of 173.6 billion yuan compared to the previous day [1] Sector Performance - Quantum technology stocks were active throughout the day, with leading gains from Guodun Quantum, Hexin Instruments, and Weide Information [3] - The energy metals and lithium mining sectors strengthened in the afternoon, with steel, battery, and wind power equipment sectors showing significant gains [3] - The liquor sector also saw an increase, with companies like Yingjia Gongjiu and Yanghe Distillery leading the rise [3] Lithium Sector Highlights - Lithium mining stocks surged in the afternoon, with Tianqi Lithium hitting the daily limit, closing up 9.67% with a market value of 91.38 billion yuan [4][7] - Ganfeng Lithium saw a price increase of 5.34%, closing at 72.37 yuan per share, with a market value of 148.88 billion yuan [4][7] - The futures market for lithium carbonate saw a closing price increase of 1.19%, reaching a peak of 84,940 yuan per ton, with a cumulative increase of over 14% in October [7] Company Earnings Reports - Tianqi Lithium reported Q3 revenue of 2.565 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 29.66%, but a net profit increase of 119.26% to 95.49 million yuan [7] - Ganfeng Lithium reported Q3 revenue of 6.249 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 44.10%, with a net profit increase of 364.02% to 557 million yuan [7] Future Outlook - CITIC Securities forecasts that storage battery demand will exceed expectations due to policy support and increased battery capacity, suggesting continued growth in lithium salt demand [8] - The lithium industry is expected to see future growth primarily from existing projects ramping up production, with supply growth anticipated to slow down [8] Cultured Diamond Sector - The cultured diamond sector showed strength in the afternoon, with companies like World and Huifeng Diamond experiencing significant price increases [9][10] Semiconductor Materials - Investment opportunities in semiconductor materials are highlighted, particularly in diamond and other emerging semiconductor materials like SiC and GaN [11]