CHINA SATCOM(SH:601698) 21世纪经济报道·2026-01-13 04:10Market Overview - The three major indices in the A-share market opened higher but fell back, with the Shanghai Composite Index down 0.03%, the Shenzhen Component down 0.31%, and the ChiNext Index down 0.83% as of midday trading [1] - The total trading volume in the Shanghai and Shenzhen markets reached 2.47 trillion yuan, an increase of 215.7 billion yuan compared to the previous trading day [1] Sector Performance - The AI application, lithium mining, gold, and CRO concept stocks were active, while the commercial aerospace sector experienced a significant decline [4] - The commercial aerospace sector saw a sharp adjustment, with many stocks dropping over 10%, including Aerospace Zhizhuang and Platinum Technology, while China Satellite Communications hit the daily limit down [4] - The AI application sector continued to perform strongly, with several stocks hitting the daily limit up, including Yidian Tianxia and Zhiding Mai [5][6] Lithium Market - Lithium carbonate futures broke through the 170,000 yuan/ton mark, reaching a new high since October 2023, with a price increase of approximately 12% [9] - The recent price surge is driven by expectations of downstream stocking due to adjustments in battery export tax policies, which are expected to impact corporate profitability [10] - Demand from the new energy commercial vehicle and energy storage sectors has significantly exceeded expectations, shifting market sentiment from "oversupply" to "tight balance" [10] Gold Market - The gold market experienced slight fluctuations, with spot gold down 0.02% to $4,596.12 per ounce, while silver rose by 0.81% [12] - The Chicago Mercantile Exchange announced changes to the margin requirements for gold and silver contracts, moving to a percentage of the contract's nominal value [14]