ChiNext Index Under Pressure, Shanghai Composite Narrowly Fluctuates
On December 16, the A-share morning session showed mixed performance. The Shanghai Composite Index fluctuated narrowly around the flat line, closing at 3395.11 points, up 0.10%. The Shenzhen Component Index closed at 10611.32 points, down 0.95%, while the ChiNext Index ended the morning at 2206.86 points, a decline of 1.27%.
Retail Stocks Surge, Education and Ice and Snow Industries Lead Gains
The retail sector was a standout in the morning session, with multiple stocks hitting the limit up. Stocks like Lisun National Trend, Wenfeng Shares, and Ningbo Zhongbai were among those that shot up, boosting market sentiment. The education sector saw a strong early uptick, with Kede Education hitting a limit up of 20cm, and shares like Borui Communication and Broadcom Limited also reaching limit up during trading. Ice and snow industry concept stocks continued to rise, with Jingxue Energy and Snowman Close and Ice Cold also reaching limit up.
Semiconductor and Gaming Sectors Weaken, Liquor Stocks Plunge
In contrast to hot sectors, semiconductors and gaming stocks performed sluggishly. Zhongke Feice fell nearly 8%, and Jinghe Integration dropped 6.72%, dragging down the semiconductor sector. Gaming stocks experienced low-level fluctuations, with Perfect World dropping more than 8%, reflecting weak performance.
Liquor stocks were also under pressure, with Gujing Distillery down 3.56%, leading the decline in the liquor sector. Overall, more than 2,700 stocks fell, indicating a generally weak profit effect in the market.
Hot Topics and Market Performance
As of the midday close, the sector performances were as follows:
- Leading Gains: Education, ice and snow industries, and retail sectors saw strong rises.
- Leading Declines: Gaming, science and technology innovation new stocks, and PEEK materials sectors were under heavy pressure.
Despite standout performances in certain sectors, overall market sentiment was weak with most stocks pulling back. Attention remains on whether hot sectors can sustain their activity and inject more vitality into the market.
