Market Overview - The A-share market saw all three major indices strengthen, with the Shanghai Composite Index and the ChiNext Index reaching new highs for the year, closing with gains between 0.72% and 0.87% [1] - The total trading volume in the Shanghai and Shenzhen markets reached 1.7 trillion yuan, an increase of 128.9 billion yuan compared to the previous Friday [1] - Over 4,000 stocks rose, with a median increase of 0.89% in stock price changes [1] Key Events and Trends - The Shanghai Composite Index broke through the upward trend line from June 30 to July 11 and surpassed the previous high of 3,555.22 points, indicating a continuation of the upward trend [1] - The focus for the remainder of July includes the Political Bureau meeting and the Federal Reserve's interest rate meeting at the end of the month [1] Sector Performance - The Yarlung Tsangpo River downstream hydropower project significantly boosted related stocks, leading to substantial gains in sectors such as building materials, civil explosives, engineering machinery, construction, and steel [1] - The Yarlung Tsangpo hydropower theme is expected to maintain its profitability for the next two to three trading days, although it is characterized by speculative trading [4] Investment Opportunities - Despite the diversion of funds to the Yarlung Tsangpo theme, sectors like solid-state batteries, innovative pharmaceuticals, and rare earths continue to show strong performance [5] - The solid-state battery sector recently broke out of a consolidation phase after two bullish candles in late June [6] - Core companies in the AI hardware sector, such as Industrial Fulian and Pengding Holdings, reported better-than-expected mid-year results, leading to normal short-term corrections or fluctuations [7] Future Outlook - The upcoming Political Bureau meeting is anticipated to affirm the overall stability of the economy while acknowledging ongoing internal and external pressures [9] - The policy direction is expected to remain expansionary, with new incremental policies likely to be introduced [10] - Key areas of focus will include regional cooperation, expanding domestic demand, promoting consumption, stabilizing the real estate and stock markets, and enhancing industry and reform initiatives [10]

Core Viewpoint - The overall economic fundamentals are improving, supported by dual policy efforts, positive external environment, and internal demand recovery, which is driving profit recovery [3]. Group 1: Market Performance - As of the latest trading session, the Shanghai Composite Index rose by 0.44% to 3549.89 points, the Shenzhen Component Index increased by 0.29% to 10945.76 points, and the ChiNext Index gained 0.12% to 2279.83 points [1]. - The market saw a surge in over 3500 stocks, with sectors like hydropower, cement, engineering machinery, rare earths, and building materials leading the gains, while the financial sector experienced a collective pullback [1]. Group 2: Investment Strategy - Investment focus should shift towards structural performance, with an emphasis on sectors benefiting from policies and strong earnings, as the financial market is not yet over [3]. - High certainty in earnings is expected to drive strong performance in certain sectors, with a continued focus on trend certainty in the market [3]. - The second half of the year is anticipated to be a busy period for technology releases in the domestic tech industry, alongside increasing certainty in sectors like biomedicine, aerospace, rare metals, and capacity optimization [3]. - Suggested themes for investment include AI applications, self-controllable technologies, innovative pharmaceuticals, and capacity resolution [3].

Group 1 - The market shows positive signals with the Shanghai Composite Index consistently above 3500 points, indicating potential for upward movement in A-shares [1] - The market is expected to maintain a volatile pattern in the short term, with limited downside adjustment space and clearer upward logic [1] - Mid to long-term trends in the A-share market remain upward, supported by long-term funds entering the market, particularly from insurance capital [1] Group 2 - High certainty in earnings is leading to strong performance in certain sectors, with a focus on themes such as AI applications, self-control, innovative drugs, and capacity optimization [1] - The "anti-involution" sectors are showing low valuations and are expected to benefit from price increases, which will help maintain market momentum [2] - Financial data from June indicates a strong performance, improving mid-term profit expectations across the A-share market [2] Group 3 - The non-bank sector is favored, with an emphasis on mergers and acquisitions driven by policy and event catalysts, as new capital enters the market [2] - The "anti-involution" narrative is gaining traction, with a focus on key industries for stable growth, particularly in metals and commodities [3] - The power equipment sector in the Hong Kong market is highlighted as a core asset, with expectations for improved profitability in wind and hydroelectric power [3]

Group 1 - The Shanghai Stock Exchange Sci-Tech Innovation Board 100 Index rose by 0.25% as of July 21, 2025, with notable increases in constituent stocks such as Tiedao Heavy Industry (+19.90%) and Lingyun Optics (+5.66%) [1] - The Huaxia Sci-Tech 100 ETF (588800) increased by 0.39%, with a latest price of 1.02 yuan and a trading volume of 23.5642 million yuan, indicating a turnover rate of 0.82% [1] - The latest scale of the Huaxia Sci-Tech 100 ETF reached 2.864 billion yuan [1] Group 2 - CITIC Securities highlighted that sectors with high earnings certainty are performing well, and the market is expected to continue focusing on trend certainty [2] - The market sentiment remains high, with new macro narratives and event catalysts developing, particularly in the second half of the year, which is typically a busy period for technology releases in the domestic tech industry [2] - The Sci-Tech Innovation Board's outlook is positive, with investment tools becoming increasingly diverse, including the active trading of the Huaxia Sci-Tech Index ETF (589000) [2]