Group 1 - The Hang Seng Index opened at 25,766 points, reaching a new high for the current rally, but closed at 25,598 points, down 0.06% [1] - Tencent Holdings reported better-than-expected half-year results, which contributed to the market's positive sentiment [1] - Analysts expect resistance around 26,000 points in the short term, but the medium-term upward trend remains intact [1] Group 2 - The mainland's economic performance in the first half of the year was stable, and the easing of trade tensions between the US and other countries has positively impacted market sentiment [2] - The current earnings season is expected to inject momentum into the market, particularly for technology stocks [2] - Despite the Hang Seng Index reaching a new high, there are concerns about significant resistance above 26,000 points, and profit-taking pressures may increase [2]