A-shares midday review: all three major indexes rose by over 1%, with the rise of price-related themes such as non-ferrous metals and chemicals exploding across the board.

On February 25th, the A-share market experienced a volatile morning session with all three major indexes rising by more than 1%. By the midday close, the Shanghai Composite Index was up by 1.20%, the Shenzhen Component Index increased by 1.47%, surpassing 14400 points, and the Growth Enterprise Index rose by 1.43%. The total trading volume in the Shanghai and Shenzhen markets reached 1.52 trillion yuan by midday, an increase of 10.4 billion compared to the previous trading day. On the market, stocks in sectors like non-ferrous metals and precious metals were active, with multiple stocks hitting the limit up. Stocks in the chemical and agricultural sectors continued to rise, with several stocks hitting the limit up. Oil and gas stocks surged, with some stocks hitting the limit up or rising by more than 10%. Lithium mining stocks fluctuated higher, and the semiconductor industry chain showed strength, with equipment and materials leading the gains. Looking ahead, Central China believes that with the performance of the domestic and overseas market during the holiday and the latest macroeconomic dynamics, the short-term adjustment pressure on the market has been partially released. However, the upward momentum will slow down, and the index is likely to show a wide range of fluctuations and structural differentiation. Hot Sectors: 1. Non-ferrous metals sector rose 2. Chemical sector continued to rise 3. Oil and gas concepts remained strong 4. Lithium mining stocks fluctuated higher 5. Semiconductor industry chain showed strength Institutional Views: 1. Central China: Incremental funds entering the market will provide a solid foundation for the market to fluctuate and rise. 2. Dongguan Securities: There are signs of stabilization in the short term for the Shanghai Composite Index. 3. Caixin Securities: It is highly probable that the A-share market will fluctuate in the short term. 4. Huatai Securities: The appearance of domestic Siasun Robot&Automation at the Spring Festival Gala is expected to ignite market enthusiasm.