Market Performance - The Shanghai Composite Index continued its upward trend, closing up 0.33% at 3609.71 points, while the Shenzhen Component Index rose 0.64% to 11289.41 points, and the ChiNext Index increased by 1.86% to 2406.59 points [1] - The total trading volume in the Shanghai and Shenzhen markets reached 180.32 billion yuan, an increase of 60.9 billion yuan compared to the previous day [1] Sector Highlights - The technology growth sector performed exceptionally well, with significant gains in areas such as innovative drugs, PCB, CXO, and CPO [1] - The brokerage sector is experiencing a slow bull market [1] Competition Insights - The ongoing "掘金大赛" (Gold Digging Competition) has attracted many participants who are seizing market opportunities [1] - The competition allows participants to simulate stock trading with a virtual capital of 500,000 yuan, running from July 21 to July 31 [3] Participant Benefits - Participants in the competition receive various benefits, including free access to the "火线快评" (Fire Line Quick Review) for five days upon successful registration [6][10] - Top performers in each competition round receive additional rewards, including cash prizes and extended access to the "火线快评" [6][10] Investment Strategies - Participants are advised to focus on holding stocks during significant market movements rather than frequently trading [7] - There are two prevailing profit models in the A-share market: one driven by trading sentiment and the other based on fundamental logic supported by performance [7]