Mei Ri Shang Bao·2025-10-30 22:16Market Overview - A-shares experienced a decline in the afternoon session, with the Shanghai Composite Index falling below the 4000-point mark again, closing down 0.73% at 3986.9 points, while the Shenzhen Component Index dropped 1.16% to 13532.13 points, and the ChiNext Index fell 1.84% to 3263.02 points [1] - The total trading volume in the Shanghai and Shenzhen markets reached 246.46 billion yuan, an increase of 17.37 billion yuan compared to the previous day [1] Lithium Industry - The lithium battery sector saw a strong rally, with stocks like Penghui Energy hitting a 20% limit up, and Tianhua New Energy rising nearly 15% [2] - Tianqi Lithium reported Q3 revenue of 2.565 billion yuan, down 29.66% year-on-year, but net profit increased by 119.26% to 95.49 million yuan [2] - Ganfeng Lithium announced Q3 revenue of 6.249 billion yuan, up 44.10% year-on-year, with net profit soaring 364.02% to 555 million yuan [2] - Analysts attribute the volatility in lithium carbonate prices to supply constraints, explosive demand growth, and resource price transmission to downstream sectors [3] Quantum Technology - The quantum technology sector showed renewed activity, with stocks like Guandun Quantum hitting a new high of over 600 yuan [4] - The Chinese government has emphasized the importance of quantum technology in its 15th Five-Year Plan, indicating future policy support [7] - Analysts suggest that the commercialization of quantum computing, communication, and precision measurement is accelerating, presenting investment opportunities in the quantum information sector [7] Steel Industry - The steel sector maintained strength, with overall gains exceeding 1%, and companies like Anyang Steel and Erdos hitting the limit up [4] - Analysts from Dongfang Securities predict that the ongoing supply reduction trend will help stabilize steel prices and improve corporate profitability [5] - The steel industry is expected to enter a phase of high-quality, high-return development, enhancing dividend capabilities for steel companies [6]