Zhong Guo Ji Jin Bao·2025-11-20 04:44Market Overview - The A-share market opened higher but closed lower, with the Shanghai Composite Index up by 0.38%, while the Shenzhen Component and ChiNext Index fell by 0.05% and 0.52% respectively [1] - The total trading volume in the Shanghai and Shenzhen markets reached 1.11 trillion yuan, an increase of 23 billion yuan from the previous trading day [2] Banking Sector - The banking sector showed strong performance, with all bank stocks rising [4] - China Bank's stock price surged by 5.17%, reaching a historical high of 6.31 yuan per share, with a market capitalization of 186.78 billion yuan [5] - Other banks such as Construction Bank and Postal Savings Bank also saw significant increases, with gains of 4.73% and over 3% respectively [5] Lithium Mining Sector - The lithium mining sector continued its strong performance, with energy metals prices rising [7] - Notable stocks in this sector included Weiling Co. and Dazhong Mining, both hitting the daily limit up, while Tianhua New Energy and Shengxin Lithium Energy saw increases of over 9% and 8% respectively [7] - The price of lithium carbonate futures broke through 100,000 yuan per ton, reaching a new high since June 2024 [9] Securities Firms - A merger wave among securities firms has sparked market interest, with major firms like CICC planning to acquire two listed brokerages [10] - The performance of securities stocks was mixed, with some firms like Shouchao Securities rising over 5%, while others experienced declines [10] Aquaculture Sector - The aquaculture sector saw a pullback, but Zhongshui Fishery's stock price hit a daily limit up, marking its fifth consecutive increase [12] - The stock price reached 13.72 yuan per share, with a market capitalization of 5 billion yuan, amid news of China suspending imports of Japanese seafood [12]