Market Performance - On July 23, A-shares experienced a decline, with the Shanghai Composite Index up by 0.01% and the Shenzhen Component down by 0.37% [1] - The total trading volume in the Shanghai and Shenzhen markets exceeded 1.8 trillion, showing a slight decrease compared to the previous day [1] - Over 4,000 stocks fell, while more than 1,200 stocks rose [1] Sector Performance - The super hydropower concept stocks remained strong, with companies like China Power Construction hitting the daily limit [1] - Financial stocks, including brokerages and insurance, performed well, with Guosheng Jin控 hitting the daily limit [1] - Steel stocks saw a pullback after an initial rise, with Liugang Co. achieving six consecutive daily limits [1] - The Hainan and ultra-high voltage sectors experienced significant declines [1] Index Movements - The hydropower construction index rose by 2.64%, while the Hainan Free Trade Port index fell by 4.46% [2] - The cement manufacturing index decreased by 5.07%, indicating a downward trend in that sector [2] Corporate Actions - As of July 22, 329 A-share companies announced plans for mid-term profit distribution for 2025, indicating a trend towards frequent and high dividend payouts [3] - The increasing frequency of dividends is becoming mainstream, with high dividend yield companies gaining favor among investors [3] Policy and Future Outlook - Industry insiders expect that with ongoing policy guidance, the willingness of listed companies to enhance both quality and returns will continue to grow [4] - The National Development and Reform Commission is actively engaging with enterprises to discuss the development of state-owned and private enterprises, emphasizing long-term growth and collaboration [4]

Market Performance - The Shanghai Composite Index has strengthened after breaking through 3500, reaching 3608.58, a 0.75% increase as of July 23 [1] - The Shenzhen Component Index reported a 0.31% increase, reaching 11134.07, while the ChiNext Index rose by 0.72% to 2327.48 [1] - The total trading volume in the Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Beijing markets was 115.95 billion yuan, an increase of 0.6 billion yuan from the previous day [1] Sector Performance - The hydropower concept, securities, and airport shipping sectors led the gains, while the Hainan Free Trade Zone saw the largest declines [3] - In the hydropower sector, BiKang Technology surged by 23.41%, with several companies like China Electric Power and Huaxin Cement also experiencing significant gains [3] - The securities sector was led by Guosheng Financial Holdings, which hit the daily limit, while other firms like Guoxin Securities and Hatou Co. saw increases of over 6% [3] Policy Developments - The National Development and Reform Commission announced that the Hainan Free Trade Port will officially start operations on December 18, 2025, with plans to expand zero-tariff goods and improve the investment environment [3] - The Ministry of Finance plans to deepen tax reforms to support the Free Trade Port, including adjustments to corporate and personal income tax policies and optimizing duty-free shopping policies [4] Future Outlook - CITIC Securities highlighted that the Yarlung Tsangpo River hydropower project, with an estimated investment of 1.2 trillion yuan, is expected to drive significant demand growth in construction and building materials [4] - The cement demand in Tibet is projected to increase by 25-30% by 2026 due to the hydropower project, supported by the establishment of the new state-owned enterprise, Yajiang Group [4] - Tianfeng Securities indicated that the long-term recovery trend for bank stock valuations remains intact, with expectations of improved net interest margins and non-interest income [5]