证券时报·2025-09-30 09:09Market Overview - A-shares saw a strong performance in September, with major indices closing higher, including a 12% increase in the ChiNext Index, marking a three-year high, and over 11% rise in the Sci-Tech 50 Index, reaching a four-year high [2][3] - The Shanghai Composite Index rose 12.73% and the Shenzhen Component Index increased by 29.25% for the quarter, with all major indices achieving five consecutive monthly gains [2] Sector Performance - The financial and liquor sectors experienced declines, while the non-ferrous metals sector surged, with companies like Jiangxi Copper and Jingyi Co. hitting their daily limit [3][6] - The storage chip concept was active, with stocks like Jiangbolong and Huahong Semiconductor reaching new highs [10] - The military trade concept gained momentum, with stocks such as Guorui Technology and AVIC Shenfei hitting their daily limit [14][16] Non-Ferrous Metals Sector - The cobalt market saw a significant surge, with the average price of 1 cobalt reaching 337,000 CNY/ton, a daily increase of 29,000 CNY, marking the largest single-day rise this year [8] - Factors contributing to this surge include tightening global supply and strong domestic demand in the new energy sector [8][9] - The Congo government's quota policy is expected to exacerbate the shortage of cobalt, leading to a strong upward trend in prices [9] Chip Sector - The NAND flash market is experiencing price increases, with major manufacturers like SanDisk and Samsung announcing price hikes due to high demand and supply constraints [12] - The market outlook remains positive, with expectations of further price increases in enterprise-level SSDs and related components [12] Military Trade Sector - The deteriorating security situation in the Middle East is likely to increase global defense spending, benefiting Chinese military equipment exports [16] - The upcoming Dubai Airshow in November is anticipated to showcase strong performance for Chinese military exports [16]