Market Overview - On July 7, the market experienced fluctuations, with the Shanghai Composite Index rising by 0.02%, while the Shenzhen Component and ChiNext Index fell by 0.7% and 1.21%, respectively[2] - The trading volume on July 7 was 1.23 trillion CNY, a decrease of approximately 220 billion CNY compared to the previous trading day[1] Sector Performance - More than half of the sectors saw gains, with utilities, real estate, and light industry leading the increases, while coal, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, and home appliances faced declines[1] - The utilities sector had several stocks hitting the daily limit up, indicating strong performance despite mixed results in the coal and electricity sectors[1] Investment Trends - Recent focus has shifted towards underappreciated sectors, particularly in renewable energy such as lithium batteries and photovoltaic materials, which are currently seen as having strong safety margins[1] - The military industry has shown a consistent upward trend despite recent adjustments, suggesting potential re-entry opportunities for investors[1] Fund Flow - On July 7, the net inflow for the Shanghai Stock Exchange was 6.945 billion CNY, while the Shenzhen Stock Exchange saw a net outflow of 5.266 billion CNY[2] - The top three sectors for net inflow were electricity, power grid equipment, and software development, while consumer electronics, liquor, and chemical pharmaceuticals experienced the highest outflows[2] Economic Indicators - As of the end of June, China's gold reserves stood at 7.39 million ounces (approximately 2298.55 tons), marking an increase of 70,000 ounces (about 2.18 tons) for the eighth consecutive month[5] - The Ministry of Civil Affairs reported that the sales of welfare lottery tickets reached 107.198 billion CNY in the first half of the year, raising approximately 31 billion CNY for public welfare[8]

Group 1: Military Industry New Materials - The price of electrolytic cobalt remains stable at 236,000 CNY/ton, with a week-on-week change of +0% [3] - The price of carbon fiber is 83.8 CNY/kg, also unchanged, with a gross profit of -8.56 CNY/kg [3] - Beryllium prices are stable this week [3] Group 2: New Energy Vehicle Materials - The price of Li2O 5% lithium concentrate at the Chinese port is 540 USD/ton, down by -0.92% week-on-week [4] - The prices of battery-grade lithium hydroxide, industrial-grade lithium hydroxide, and electric carbon are 59,800 CNY/ton, 60,600 CNY/ton, and 60,600 CNY/ton respectively, with changes of -0.1%, +1.21%, and -2.3% [4] - The price of cobalt sulfate is 47,700 CNY/ton, unchanged [4] - The prices of lithium iron phosphate and 523-type cathode materials are 30,300 CNY/ton and 104,800 CNY/ton, with changes of +0% and -0.7% respectively [4] - The price of praseodymium-neodymium oxide is 444.11 CNY/kg, up by +0.8% [4] Group 3: Photovoltaic New Materials - The price of photovoltaic-grade polysilicon is 4.25 USD/kg, down by -0.7% [5] - The price of EVA is 10,450 CNY/ton, unchanged, remaining at a high level since 2013 [5] - The price of 3.2mm photovoltaic glass coating is 24.0 CNY/square meter, unchanged [5] Group 4: Nuclear Power New Materials - The prices of zirconium-related materials are as follows: zirconium oxychloride at 14,750 CNY/ton, sponge zircon at 155 CNY/kg, hafnium oxide at 9,000 CNY/kg, zirconium silicate at 14,225 CNY/ton, and zircon sand at 14,012.5 CNY/ton, with various week-on-week changes [6] - The uranium price for May 2025 is 57.31 USD/pound, up by +8.8% [6] Group 5: Consumer Electronics New Materials - The price of cobalt oxide is 186,500 CNY/ton, unchanged, while lithium cobalt oxide is priced at 175.0 CNY/kg, also unchanged [7] - The price of silicon carbide is 5,600.00 CNY/ton, unchanged [7] - The prices of high-purity gallium, crude indium, and refined indium are 1,865.00 CNY/kg, 2,425.00 CNY/kg, and 2,525.00 CNY/kg respectively, with changes of -0.5%, +0%, and +0% [7] - The price of germanium dioxide is 9,900 CNY/kg, unchanged, with 50% used for optical fibers and 15% for electronic and solar devices; high-purity gallium is primarily used in semiconductors [7]