Group 1 - The A-share brokerage concept stocks experienced a short-term rise, with Xiangcai Co. increasing by over 8% [1] - Other stocks such as Guojin Securities, Zhinan Zhen, Xinda Securities, and Tonghuashun also saw gains [1] - The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission announced an expansion of the Southbound Trading program to include brokerages, insurance companies, wealth management, and asset management firms [1]