Group 1 - The A-share market experienced a significant rally on September 29, with the securities sector index rising by 4.86%, and all 49 securities concept stocks showing gains, including strong performances from GF Securities, Huatai Securities, and Guosheng Financial, which hit the daily limit [1] - The Hong Kong market also saw strong performance from Chinese securities stocks, with Huatai Securities H-shares rising nearly 18% and GF Securities H-shares increasing over 14% [1] - The surge in the securities sector coincided with rumors about extending A-share trading hours after the holiday, which contributed to the market's bullish sentiment [1][4] Group 2 - An unnamed industry expert indicated that the rumors regarding extended trading hours lack basis and that the probability of such changes is low at this stage, advising investors to remain rational [4] - The securities sector has shown a significant increase in trading activity since the third quarter, responding directly to improved risk appetite, while traditional financial sectors have performed relatively flat [4] - According to research from Zheshang Securities, the securities index is currently 6% away from its lower annual line and has a potential upside of about 15% from last year's high, indicating a significant recovery potential for the sector [4]