证券时报·2025-07-11 09:30Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the fluctuations in the A-share and Hong Kong stock markets, highlighting the significant movements in bank stocks, the surge in the rare earth sector, and the performance of brokerage firms. A-share Market Performance - On July 11, the A-share market initially rose, with the Shanghai Composite Index reaching a new high for the year, but later fell due to a decline in bank stocks. The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3510.18 points, up 0.01%, while the Shenzhen Component Index rose 0.61% to 10696.1 points. The ChiNext Index increased by 0.8% to 2207.1 points, and the STAR Market 50 Index rose by 1.48% [1][12]. - The total trading volume in the Shanghai and Shenzhen markets reached 173.69 billion yuan, an increase of over 22 billion yuan compared to the previous day [1]. Brokerage Sector Performance - The brokerage sector showed strong performance, with several stocks hitting the daily limit. Zhongyin Securities achieved two consecutive limit-ups, while other firms like Harbin Investment and Zhongyuan Securities also reached their daily limits. Overall, the brokerage sector was a leading performer in the market [1][9][11]. Rare Earth Sector Surge - The rare earth sector experienced a significant surge, with Benlang New Materials hitting a 30% limit-up, marking a historical high. Other companies like Zhongke Magnetic Materials and Baogang Group also saw substantial gains, with many stocks in the sector reaching their daily limits [4][6]. - Baogang Group announced an adjustment in the pricing mechanism for rare earth concentrates, setting the price for the third quarter of 2025 at 19,109 yuan per ton, excluding tax [6]. Bank Sector Decline - The banking sector faced a sharp decline in the afternoon, with major banks like Zheshang Bank, Shanghai Pudong Development Bank, and China Minsheng Bank dropping nearly 3%. Other banks, including Jiangsu Bank and China Bank, fell over 2% [12][13]. - Analysts suggest that the sudden drop in bank stocks may be attributed to profit-taking by investors at market peaks. Despite this, the banking sector is viewed as a stable return option due to its solid fundamentals and dividend levels [14].