On January 12, 2026, the three principal A-share indices displayed a disparity in their opening performances. The Shanghai Composite Index kicked off the trading day with a 0.35% increase, while the Shenzhen Component Index followed suit, opening 0.47% higher. In contrast, the ChiNext Index experienced a slight downturn, opening 0.13% lower. Among the sectors, cultural media, precious metals, and aerospace and defense led the charge in gains. Notably, Leo Group soared to its daily limit, whereas Shengda Resources and Guobo Electronics both witnessed increases exceeding 8%, and COL. climbed more than 6%. Conversely, the soft drinks, energy, and real estate sectors faced a downturn, with Yangyuan Beverage, Uni-President Group, and Greenland Holdings all declining by over 1%. On the news front, the AI application sector has witnessed a significant uptick. Concepts such as virtual humans, DeepSeek, AIGC (Artificial Intelligence Generated Content), and intelligent agents have collectively surged. Meanwhile, the power grid equipment sector experienced a minor correction, presenting what could be perceived as a strategic layout opportunity for investors.