Shang Hai Zheng Quan Bao·2025-11-18 18:42Market Overview - On November 18, the A-share market experienced a high-level adjustment, with significant rotation in sector hotspots. The lithium battery sector, which led gains the previous day, saw a substantial pullback, while cyclical sectors like real estate and coal faced notable declines, dragging down the three major stock indices. The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3939.81 points, down 0.81%, the Shenzhen Component Index at 13080.49 points, down 0.92%, and the ChiNext Index at 3069.22 points, down 1.16%. The total turnover of the Shanghai and Shenzhen markets was 192.6 billion yuan, an increase of 15.3 billion yuan from the previous day [2]. AI Sector Performance - AI application sectors remained active against the market trend, with sub-sectors such as internet e-commerce, education, and gaming showing performance. The marketing services index rose by 4.76%, with companies like Xuan Ya International, Fu Shi Holdings, and Yuan Long Ya Tu hitting the daily limit. Xuan Ya International has achieved a 20% limit increase for two consecutive days, indicating strong market interest [2]. Company Developments - Xuan Ya International's semi-annual report highlighted that 2025 is a key year for the deep integration of AI technology into marketing. The company is enhancing its digital marketing services driven by AIGC technology across various industries, including automotive, consumer electronics, internet, finance, and manufacturing, while also expanding into new sectors like cultural tourism [2]. AI Product Launches - Recent significant product launches in the AI application field include Alibaba's "Qianwen" project, which is a personal AI assistant based on its self-developed Qwen model, and Ant Group's "Lingguang," a multimodal AI assistant capable of generating small applications in 30 seconds. These developments indicate a growing trend in AI capabilities and applications [3]. Investment Strategies - CITIC Securities suggests focusing on two main lines for AI investment: infrastructure and application. The infrastructure layer should consider the reasoning computing power industry chain, while the application layer should focus on vertical applications and technology empowerment opportunities. Companies with a large user base and proven willingness to pay are highlighted as potential investment targets [3]. Economic Outlook - According to China International Capital Corporation (CICC), the current economic environment in China is in a recovery phase with low inflation and stable growth. The profitability growth rate of the CSI 300 is recovering from low levels, with a forward P/E ratio of 12.6, below historical market peak valuations. CICC does not see clear signals indicating a peak in the current market cycle [4]. Future Market Expectations - CICC anticipates that by 2026, the macro liquidity environment will remain generally loose, providing favorable conditions for the market. The AI industry trend is expected to continue supporting the A-share market. Overall, A-share valuations have seen some recovery but remain within a reasonable range [4]. - Dongfang Caifu Securities expresses optimism for the Chinese stock market trend in 2026, expecting continued inflow of micro incremental funds and corporate profitability to exceed expectations. The firm identifies growth and cyclical styles as clear high-probability directions for 2026, linked to the AI industry wave and PPI year-on-year recovery [4].