Market Overview - The Shanghai Composite Index reached a high of 3600 points during the day but closed at 3582.3 points, up 0.01% [1] - The total market turnover was 1.9 trillion yuan, a decrease of 30.3 billion yuan from the previous day [1] - The Hang Seng Index rose by 1.62%, reaching a three-and-a-half-year high, while the Hang Seng Tech Index increased by 2.48% [1] Sector Performance - The financial sector played a significant role in pushing the index above 3600 points, but it retreated in the afternoon [2] - Notable performances included Guosen Securities, which rose over 5%, and New China Life Insurance, which hit a historical high of 64.29 yuan per share [2] - The Yajiang Hydropower concept stocks showed mixed results, with some core stocks like China Power Construction and Tibet Tianlu achieving three consecutive gains, while others like Ankao Zhidian fell over 13% [2] Institutional Insights - Analysts from GF Securities suggest that the recent index fluctuations are not indicative of a trend reversal but rather a release of multiple pressures [3] - If trading volume remains below 1.7 trillion yuan in the coming days, short-term support for the Shanghai index may drop to the 3536-3542 point gap [3] - Huatai Securities reports that brokerage firms are expected to see high growth in their semi-annual earnings, indicating a potential recovery in the brokerage sector [3]