Zheng Xing Xing Ye Ri Bao·2026-01-22 08:48Group 1 - The small metal sector increased by 0.06% on January 22, with Western Materials leading the gains [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 4122.58, up 0.14%, while the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 14327.05, up 0.5% [1] - Key stocks in the small metal sector showed varied performance, with Western Materials rising by 10.00% to a closing price of 39.60 [1] Group 2 - The small metal sector experienced a net outflow of 562 million yuan from main funds, while retail investors saw a net inflow of 141 million yuan [2] - The trading volume and turnover for key stocks in the small metal sector varied, with Western Materials achieving a turnover of 1.884 billion yuan [1][2] - The stock performance of several companies showed declines, with Haotong Technology down by 3.93% and Xianglu Tungsten down by 3.63% [2] Group 3 - Western Materials had a net inflow of 273 million yuan from main funds, while retail investors had a net outflow of 177 million yuan [3] - Other notable stocks included China Rare Earth with a net inflow of 210 million yuan from main funds, but a net outflow of 157 million yuan from retail investors [3] - The overall trend indicated a mixed sentiment among different investor types within the small metal sector [3]