Market Overview - On January 2, 2026, the U.S. stock market showed mixed results with the Dow Jones up by 0.66%, the S&P 500 up by 0.19%, and the Nasdaq down by 0.03% [1] - The Dow closed at 48,382.39, the Nasdaq at 23,235.63, and the S&P 500 at 6,858.47 [2] Sector Performance - Large tech stocks experienced more declines than gains, with Tesla seeing a continuous drop for seven trading days. Tesla reported a global delivery of 1.636 million vehicles in 2025, marking an 8.6% year-over-year decline, and was surpassed by BYD in annual electric vehicle sales for the first time [2] - Semiconductor stocks performed strongly, with the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index rising by 4.01%. Notable gains included Micron Technology up over 10%, ASML up over 8%, Intel up over 6%, TSMC up over 5%, and AMD up over 4% [4] Chinese Stocks - The Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index rose by 4.38%, indicating a positive start to the year for Chinese stocks. Key performers included Baidu Group up over 15%, Pony.ai up over 10%, and several others showing significant gains [4] Commodity Prices - Gold prices increased slightly, with spot gold rising by 0.33% to $4,332.50 per ounce, while silver rose by 1.74% to $72.80 per ounce [4] - In the oil market, WTI crude oil futures for February fell by 0.17% to $57.32 per barrel, and Brent crude for March fell by 0.16% to $60.75 per barrel [5] Cryptocurrency Market - Major cryptocurrencies saw collective gains, with Bitcoin surpassing the $90,000 mark, reflecting a 1.87% increase [6] Foreign Investment Outlook - Foreign institutions maintain a positive outlook on Chinese assets, with predictions of a 38% increase in the Chinese stock market by the end of 2027 [7] - Investment opportunities are expected to be highly structured, focusing on technology innovation, green energy transition, and high-quality brands benefiting from consumer recovery [8]