Group 1 - The A-share market continues to rise, reaching a high on October 8, 2024, and approaching the 3700-point mark [1] - The securities sector experienced a rebound, partly due to several brokerages reporting strong performance for the first half of the year, which boosted stock prices [4] - The lithium mining sector has seen a significant price drop, with futures opening down over 3%, indicating a potential end to recent news digestion [7] Group 2 - The liquor industry, particularly the leading brand, reported its first single-digit growth in revenue and net profit for the half-year, casting a shadow over upcoming financial reports from other companies in the sector [9] - The liquor sector is facing pressure as it approaches the half-year moving average, suggesting a cautious outlook for future opportunities [10]