Market Overview - On May 15, the market experienced fluctuations with the ChiNext Index leading the decline. The Shanghai Composite Index fell by 0.68%, the Shenzhen Component Index dropped by 1.62%, and the ChiNext Index decreased by 1.91% [1] - The overall market saw 1,417 stocks rise, with 76 hitting the daily limit, while 3,916 stocks fell, with 13 hitting the lower limit. The total trading volume in A-shares was 1.19 trillion yuan, a decrease of 159.47 billion yuan from the previous trading day [1] Sector Performance - The synthetic biology sector saw significant gains, with stocks like Jindawei hitting the daily limit. Consumer stocks, including Xiwang Food, also rebounded, while the ST sector strengthened with over 20 stocks hitting the daily limit [1] - The beauty care, NMN concept, synthetic biology, pet economy, China-South Korea Free Trade Zone, dairy, planting and forestry, vitamins, and beverage manufacturing sectors had notable increases, with beauty care rising by 6.46% and NMN concept by 2.07% [4] - Conversely, sectors such as Huawei Pangu, DRG/DIP, Huawei Ascend, and digital currency saw declines, with Huawei Pangu down by 3.76% [5] Notable Stocks - New hotspots emerged in the A-share market, particularly in the ergotamine concept, with stocks like Chuaning Biological and Ruoyuchen hitting the daily limit. Chuaning Biological saw a rise of 20.03% [6] - The precious metals sector faced a downturn, with gold prices dropping from nearly $3,200 per ounce to $3,120 per ounce, marking a decline of 1.38% [9][11] - The precious metals index fell by 1.64%, with companies like Shengda Resources and Hunan Silver experiencing declines of over 2% [11] Rare Earth Sector - The rare earth sector showed strength, with companies like Jingyuntong and Jiuling Technology hitting the daily limit and others like Shenghe Resources rising over 6% [14] - Shenghe Resources announced plans to acquire Peak Rare Earths Limited for 158 million Australian dollars to enhance its resource base [14] - China Rare Earths is actively working with the China Rare Earth Group to address industry competition and is considering mergers and acquisitions [15]

Group 1 - The A-share market experienced a collective rebound on March 26, with the automotive sector leading the gains, as evidenced by the rise in related ETFs, including the Smart Car ETF (159888) up by 0.97% [1] - Dongfeng Technology reached its daily limit up, while other stocks such as Chip Original Co. surged over 9%, indicating strong market interest in the automotive sector [1] - The recent "Special Action Plan to Boost Consumption" highlights government support for the automotive industry, including initiatives for trade-in programs and promoting green and smart upgrades for durable consumer goods [1] Group 2 - Dongwu Securities predicts a systematic valuation recovery and expansion in the automotive market by 2025, with Tesla continuing to set industry benchmarks through advancements in FSD and robotics technology [1] - The Smart Car ETF (159888) closely tracks the CS Smart Car Index, with its constituent stocks primarily distributed across high-quality sectors such as electronics, computers, and automotive, showcasing a strong technological focus [2] - The Smart Car Index is significantly exposed to concepts related to automotive, consumer electronics, and Huawei, indicating a diverse investment landscape within the smart vehicle sector [2]