At midday, the three key A-share indices closed with mixed performances, showcasing a divergence in market sentiment. The Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.52%, while the Shenzhen Component Index slipped slightly by 0.06%, and the ChiNext Index declined by 0.71%. Among various sectors, the petrochemical and culture & media sectors emerged as standouts, with Xingfu Lanhai and Ciwen Media both reaching their daily upper limits, and Weixing Chemical surging more than 7%. Conversely, the diversified financial and power generation equipment sectors underperformed, with Shenli Co. plunging to its daily limit, Zhongyou Capital dropping over 5%, and Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL) also declining more than 3%.
