Market Overview - A-shares experienced narrow fluctuations on July 25, with the Shanghai Composite Index down 0.10%, the Shenzhen Component down 0.20%, and the ChiNext Index down 0.21% [1] - The market showed active sectors including photolithography materials, with stocks like ASMC hitting the daily limit, and a rebound in the banking sector led by Ningbo Bank [1] - Declining sectors included Hainan concept stocks, diversified finance, and engineering materials, with coal mining, steel, liquor, and electric grid showing significant declines [1] Sector Highlights - The photolithography sector was notably active, with ASMC hitting the daily limit and other companies like Kangpeng Technology and Shanghai Xinyang also rising [2] - A significant development in extreme ultraviolet (EUV) photolithography materials was reported by Tsinghua University, which could provide new design strategies for advanced semiconductor manufacturing [2] Institutional Insights - Shenwan Hongyuan indicated that the necessary conditions for a bull market are gradually accumulating, with a favorable outlook for Q4 2025 as the market transitions towards 2026 expectations [3] - The focus on low-valuation cyclical stocks is recommended in the short term, while mid-term strategies should target midstream manufacturing sectors that may benefit from improving economic conditions and supply-side reforms [3] - Industrial rotation is expected to continue, with a focus on structural main lines as macroeconomic conditions remain stable, according to Industrial Securities [4] - Dongguan Securities noted that since the end of June, the total market value of A-shares has remained above 100 trillion yuan, reflecting market expansion and confidence in China's capital market [5]