
Core Viewpoint - The A-share market showed strong performance today, with major indices rebounding significantly after recent declines, indicating a potential shift in market sentiment and investor confidence [2][3][5]. Market Performance - The three major indices closed with gains: Shanghai Composite Index up 0.83% at 3696.77 points, Shenzhen Component Index up 1.60% at 11634.67 points, and ChiNext Index up 2.61% at 2534.22 points [2]. - The trading volume in the Shanghai and Shenzhen markets exceeded 2 trillion yuan for three consecutive days, reaching 22,446 billion yuan today, a slight decrease of 346 billion yuan from the previous day [2]. Sector Analysis - The brokerage sector played a crucial role in today's market rally, contributing significantly to the Shenzhen index, with about half of the top 20 companies contributing to index points being brokerages [4]. - The technology sector was active, particularly in three areas: PEEK materials (robotic skin), liquid cooling concepts, and PCB concepts, despite a significant drop in U.S. chip stocks [4]. - The banking sector experienced a notable decline, with an overall drop of 1.09%, which pressured the Shanghai Composite Index [5]. Investor Sentiment - Despite the strong index performance, individual stock gains were modest, with the median rebound of stocks being approximately 1.2%, which is less than half of the previous day's median decline of around 2% [3]. - The market is characterized by structural trends, with about 2,800 companies still in a bearish arrangement, indicating limited potential for widespread declines [4]. Conclusion - The current market environment reflects a complex interplay of sector performances, with the brokerage sector leading the charge while other sectors like banking face challenges. Investors are advised to remain cautious and patient in navigating this structural market [5][6].