Core Viewpoint - The extreme trading behavior of *ST Guandao highlights the speculative nature of the stock market, particularly in the context of companies facing delisting risks, with significant price fluctuations driven by retail investors and speculative funds [1][2][4]. Group 1: Stock Performance - On July 31, *ST Guandao opened at a limit-down price of 6.60 yuan, but within a minute, a large volume of buy orders pushed the stock price up by 20%, eventually closing at a limit-up price of 12.24 yuan, marking a daily increase of 29.94% with a trading volume of 2.31 billion yuan and a turnover rate of 51.63% [1]. - Since June 25, *ST Guandao has experienced six instances of 30% limit-up within seven trading days, resulting in a cumulative increase of 356.72% [1]. Group 2: Trading Dynamics - The stock's price surge occurred after the company underwent its third suspension for verification, with previous suspensions failing to dampen speculative interest, instead reinforcing the expectation that scrutiny would lead to further price increases [1][2]. - Following regulatory actions against two individual investors for market manipulation, the stock continued to rise, with a 29.93% increase on July 16, indicating persistent speculative buying despite regulatory scrutiny [2]. - Data from the trading board revealed a rapid rotation of over 20 different trading seats, indicating a shift from institutional to retail investor participation in the stock's trading activity [2]. Group 3: Regulatory Context - *ST Guandao has issued seven warnings regarding delisting risks, with the China Securities Regulatory Commission indicating that the company had inflated revenue by 1.465 billion yuan from 2018 to mid-2024, which constitutes a serious violation of listing rules [3]. - Market experts suggest that the unique trading rules of the Beijing Stock Exchange, particularly the 30% price fluctuation limit, have been exploited for speculative trading, prompting calls for stricter regulations on stocks at risk of delisting [4].