Core Insights - The A-share market indices opened higher collectively on August 18, with the Shanghai Composite Index breaking the 3700-point threshold [2] - The ChiNext Index continued to strengthen, surpassing the previous high of October 8, 2024, marking the highest level since February 15, 2023 [2] - The North Star 50 Index also increased by over 2%, reclaiming the 1500-point mark and setting a new historical high [2]