Markets exhibited an upward trend in the morning session, with the Shanghai Composite Index surpassing the October 8, 2024, peak, marking a fresh high since December 2021. The ChiNext Index, meanwhile, surged by over 2%. The computing power hardware sector shone brightly, continuing its ascent. Brokerage stocks also demonstrated collective strength, while military-related stocks remained active. Individual stock performance was mixed. Trading volume for the first half of the day reached 1.33 trillion yuan. As of midday, the Shanghai Composite Index was up 0.56%, the Shenzhen Component Index climbed 1.47%, and the ChiNext Index surged 2.81%.
