Zhong Guo Ji Jin Bao·2026-01-08 16:20Group 1: Market Overview - The U.S. stock market showed mixed performance, with the Dow Jones rising over 100 points, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq index declined [2] - Chinese assets experienced a significant rally, with the Chinese concept stock index rising over 1% and both major Hong Kong indices increasing [3] Group 2: Defense Sector Performance - Defense stocks surged, with notable increases in companies like Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Kratos Defense & Security Solutions [4] - Lockheed Martin's stock rose by 7.44%, closing at $533.84, with a trading volume of 1.87 million shares [5][6] - Northrop Grumman's stock increased by 6.49%, reaching $614.43, with a trading volume of 1.11 million shares [7][8] Group 3: Political Influence on Defense Spending - Former President Trump proposed increasing the defense budget to $1.5 trillion by 2027, emphasizing the need for a strong military in a volatile global environment [10] - The Stoxx Europe Aerospace and Defense Index rose by 1.1%, with companies like Renk and Leonardo leading the gains, each rising over 4% [10] Group 4: Technology Sector Decline - The Nasdaq index faced pressure primarily due to declines in major tech stocks, including Nvidia and Apple, following a strong rebound in AI-related trading [11] - The semiconductor sector experienced significant drops, with companies like Sandisk and Micron Technologies seeing declines of 11.75% and 5.12%, respectively [12] Group 5: Investor Sentiment and Economic Indicators - Investors are awaiting the upcoming U.S. non-farm payroll data to gauge the future interest rate path, with expectations of at least two rate cuts of 25 basis points each [13] - Geopolitical concerns, including developments related to Greenland and Venezuela, are influencing market caution [13]