Market Overview - The A-share market experienced slight fluctuations, with the Shanghai Composite Index opening lower but turning positive in the afternoon, while small-cap growth stocks were relatively active [1] - The overall trading volume decreased to 1.23 trillion yuan, with more stocks rising than falling [1] Index Performance - Shanghai Composite Index: 3473.13, up 0.02% - Shenzhen Component Index: 10435.51, down 0.70% - ChiNext Index: 2130.19, down 1.21% - SSE 50 Index: 2731.53, down 0.33% - CSI 300 Index: 3965.17, down 0.43% - STAR 50 Index: 4978.29, down 0.66% - North Exchange 50 Index: 1401.92, down 0.93% [2] Sector Performance - Sectors with notable gains included power generation, real estate, and diversified finance, while sectors such as environmental monitoring, components, coal, and medical beauty saw declines [2] - Significant net inflows were observed in power equipment, public utilities, and computers, each exceeding 4 billion yuan, while sectors like electronics and pharmaceuticals experienced net outflows exceeding 2 billion yuan [2] Future Outlook - Huachuang Securities suggests maintaining patience in the short term while remaining optimistic in the medium to long term, as resource sectors related to central state-owned enterprises are currently undervalued and may see policy catalysts in the second half of the year [3] - Haitong Securities notes that recent trading sentiment has improved, leading to a "technical breakthrough" in the A-share market, although volatility may increase due to various external factors [3] Power Sector Highlights - The power sector showed strong performance, with the index reaching a new high for the year, driven by stocks like Huaguang Huaneng, which hit a 14-year high [3][5] - The energy sector, including storage, green power, and nuclear energy, saw significant gains, with multiple sub-sectors reaching historical highs [5] Weather Impact on Energy Demand - The Central Meteorological Observatory issued a yellow heat warning, with temperatures exceeding 35°C in several regions, leading to a rapid increase in electricity demand [7][8] - National Energy Administration reported a record peak electricity load of 1.465 billion kilowatts, an increase of approximately 200 million kilowatts since late June, with air conditioning usage accounting for about 90% of the load increase [8] - Guosheng Securities recommends focusing on the power sector, particularly thermal power and green energy operators with cost-reduction advantages [8]