Zhong Guo Ji Jin Bao·2026-01-07 04:52Market Overview - The A-share market saw all three major indices rise, with the Shanghai Composite Index reaching 4095.54 points, marking a 0.29% increase and a new 10-year high, supported by strong trading volume exceeding 1.8 trillion yuan [1][3]. Trading Volume and Stock Performance - The total trading volume in the Shanghai and Shenzhen markets reached 1.84 trillion yuan, an increase of 538 billion yuan compared to the previous trading day. Out of 2522 stocks, 88 hit the daily limit up, while 2773 stocks declined [3]. - The semiconductor, basic metals, pharmaceuticals, and coal sectors led the gains, with significant increases in stocks related to photolithography machines and rare earth concepts. Conversely, sectors like lithium battery electrolytes and financial technology experienced declines [3]. Sector Performance - The photolithography machine sector rose by 6.20%, while rare earth stocks increased by 5.76%. Other notable sectors included semiconductor equipment and basic metals, which also saw gains [4]. - In the Hong Kong market, the Hang Seng Index and related indices experienced a noticeable pullback, with declines exceeding 1%. Major stocks like Tencent and Alibaba fell by over 2% and 3%, respectively, while the biotechnology sector saw gains [5]. Rare Earth Sector - Rare earth permanent magnet stocks surged, with companies like Zhongxi Rare Earth hitting the daily limit up with a 10% increase, and China Rare Earth rising over 7% [6][7]. - Reports indicate that the Chinese government is considering tightening export license reviews for heavy rare earths, which could significantly impact Japan's economy due to its reliance on Chinese supplies for electric vehicle components [7]. Semiconductor Sector - The semiconductor sector continued its strong performance, with stocks related to semiconductor equipment, photolithography, and memory chips seeing significant increases. Companies like Nanda Optoelectronics and Chip Source Microelectronics recorded daily limit ups of 20% [8][9]. - Analysts predict that Samsung Electronics will report a 160% year-on-year increase in operating profit for Q4 2025, driven by a surge in demand for memory chips due to the AI boom [10]. Brain-Computer Interface Sector - Brain-computer interface stocks remained active, with companies like Meihao Medical achieving a daily limit up of 20%. Recent financing activities in the sector indicate strong investor interest, including significant investments from well-known international firms [11][12].