Market Overview - The A-share market opened lower on August 4, but the Shanghai Composite Index managed to turn positive by the time of reporting [1] - The Hong Kong market also saw the Hang Seng Index and Hang Seng Tech Index open lower but later turned positive [4] Sector Performance - Gold and media sectors showed strength against the market trend, while most sectors like CPO, computing power, and AI experienced pullbacks [2] - Banking stocks collectively strengthened during the session, with notable gains from Qingdao Bank (up 4.16%), Shanghai Pudong Development Bank (up 3.25%), and others [2][3] Banking Sector Highlights - Qingdao Bank led the gains among banking stocks with a price of 5.01, while other banks like Agricultural Bank of China and Industrial and Commercial Bank of China also saw increases [3] Data Center and AI Sector - The data center power concept saw a rise, with Jianghai Co. hitting the daily limit and Kexin New Energy rising over 10% [6] - The rapid development of the AI industry is expected to enhance the penetration of HVDC technology in data centers, presenting growth opportunities for companies with mature HVDC products [8] Robotics Sector - The robotics sector remains strong, with companies like Zhongma Transmission and Dongjie Intelligent hitting daily limits [8] - The World Robot Conference scheduled for August 8-12 in Beijing will showcase over 1,500 exhibits from more than 200 domestic and international robotics companies [8] Gold Sector in Hong Kong - Gold stocks in Hong Kong showed significant gains, with Tongguan Gold rising over 6% and Chifeng Gold up over 5% [11] - The weak U.S. non-farm payroll data for July, which added only 73,000 jobs, has raised expectations for a potential interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve, boosting demand for safe-haven assets [11] Semiconductor Sector - The semiconductor sector also performed well, with Huahong Semiconductor rising nearly 5% and SMIC up over 2% [11] - The global silicon wafer shipment volume is projected to increase by 9.6% year-on-year in Q2 2025, indicating a positive trend in the semiconductor industry [11]

Core Viewpoint - The data center power supply sector experienced significant movement, with Hewei Electric hitting the daily limit, indicating strong investor interest and potential growth in this area [1] Group 1: Market Trends - The report from Minsheng Securities forecasts that the global AI market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 35% from 2023 to 2030, highlighting a robust growth trajectory for related sectors [1] - The SST solution is applicable for direct current (DC) power scenarios in microgrids, enabling a direct conversion from grid power to 800V DC supply, which may enhance efficiency and reliability in power distribution [1] Group 2: Company Performance - Hewei Electric reached its daily limit, indicating strong market performance and investor confidence in the company's prospects within the data center power supply segment [1] - Other companies such as Zhongheng Electric, Shenghong Co., Keda, Tonghe Technology, and Magmi Tech also saw increases, suggesting a broader positive sentiment in the sector [1]

Core Viewpoint - The data center power concept stocks are experiencing a strong upward trend, with significant gains observed in several companies [1] Group 1: Stock Performance - Zhongheng Electric (002364) has reached the daily limit increase [1] - Other companies such as Power Source (600405), Tonghe Technology (300491), Yinkeri (300713), Aotuxun (002227), Hewei Electric (603063), Shenghong Shares (300693), and Oulu Tong (300870) are also seeing increases [1] Group 2: Market Activity - There is a notable influx of dark pool funds into these stocks, indicating increased investor interest and potential market activity [1]

Group 1: Bond Market - The bond market has stabilized and rebounded as expected, with all maturities of interest rate bonds rising, particularly the long end outperforming the short end. The market has fully priced in the interest rate cut expectations, and the 10-year government bond futures have stabilized after reaching a technical support level [3][16][18] - The 1-year government bond yield has fully priced in the expected interest rate cut for this year, and the yield curve is currently flat, indicating a lower probability of making significant bets [18][16] Group 2: Stock Market - The A-share market has shown a mixed performance, with sectors that performed well yesterday declining today, indicating a fragmented market. The small-cap index has performed well, while the tech and North Star indices have lagged [4][21] - The technology sector's long-term bull market remains intact, but short-term trading is crowded, leading to potential volatility. Investors are advised to take profits and focus on low-position stocks in consumer, medical, and dividend sectors [4][21][22] Group 3: US Stock Market - The US stock market indices have continued to decline, with the Dow Jones index experiencing a significant drop. The market is expected to undergo a monthly-level adjustment, with investors advised to wait for long-term buying opportunities [4][23] - Recent economic data from the US has underperformed expectations, leading to rising inflation expectations and signs of stagflation. The market's perception of the "Trump Put" has shifted towards a "Trump Recession" narrative [23][26] Group 4: Foreign Exchange Market - The onshore RMB against the USD was reported at 7.2425, up 147 basis points from the previous close. The market is betting on a European recovery narrative, leading to a significant depreciation of the USD index [5][29] - The CNY/USD has strong support around 7.1, and it is expected to remain stable in the range of 7.1-7.4 in the short term. However, there is potential for depreciation due to ongoing trade war pressures [29][5] Group 5: Commodity Market - The Wenhua Commodity Index has slightly declined by 0.04%, with the non-ferrous sector leading gains. However, the overall market is expected to experience downward risks after a short-term fluctuation, and a cautious approach is recommended [5][32]