A-share market closing | Shanghai index fell by 1.24%, storage energy track surged with strength, computing power leader suffered a heavy setback.

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15:12 20/03/2026
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GMT Eight
Today, the market fell sharply in the afternoon, with the Shanghai Composite Index dropping by more than 1%, closing below 4000 points. The ChiNext Index hit a new high in intraday trading for the first time in over 4 years, but the gains narrowed significantly towards the end of the session.
Today, the market took a dive in the afternoon, with the Shanghai Composite Index falling by over 1%, closing below 4000 points. The ChiNext Index hit a new high in intraday trading for the first time in over 4 years, but the gains narrowed significantly towards the end of the day. The market saw a total turnover of 2.2 trillion, with over 4700 stocks in decline. In terms of market performance, sectors such as energy storage and photovoltaics surged, with stocks like Sineng Electric and Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR hitting the 20% daily limit. In news, reports suggest that Tesla is seeking to purchase equipment worth 20 billion yuan (approximately 2.9 billion USD) from Chinese suppliers such as Suzhou Maiwei Technology for the production of CECEP Solar Energy battery panels and cells. This move coincides with Tesla CEO Musk's plan to add 100 GW of CECEP Solar Energy generation capacity in the US. The computing power leasing sector decreased, with Sharetronic Data Technology plunging midday, briefly hitting the limit down. The decline in Sharetronic Data Technology may be due to concerns about the company's server procurement compliance. Sharetronic Data Technology responded promptly to investor concerns about the compliance of server procurement, stating that after careful verification, the issues were unrelated to the company. Additionally, in other sectors, the power sector was active, with companies like Huadian Liaoning Energy Development and Guangdong Shaoneng Group showing consecutive gains, while the chemical sector experienced declines. Looking ahead, a research report from Hualong Securities stated that despite geopolitical disturbances, there are still many favorable factors supporting the market's stable operation. Economic resilience, stable policy expectations, and gradual pricing of uncertainties in the market are cited as factors that could support the market's stability. As of the closing, the Shanghai Composite Index fell by 1.24% to 3957.05 points, with a turnover of 964.9 billion yuan; the Shenzhen Component Index fell by 0.25% to 13866.20 points, with a turnover of 132.2 billion yuan. The ChiNext Index rose by 1.30% to 3352.10 points. In terms of fund flows, the focus was on photovoltaic equipment, communication equipment, and battery sectors, with stocks like Zhongji Innolight, Sungrow Power Supply, and Eoptolink Technology Inc. receiving significant net inflows from main funds. In other news, Sharetronic Data Technology responded to a market rumor that led to a flash crash in its stock price related to server procurement compliance. Additionally, rumors about Tesla's plans to purchase Chinese photovoltaic equipment were confirmed by a solar company, indicating the contract size is in the gigawatt range. Lastly, Shanghai announced initiatives to enhance the overall computing power level by establishing industry nodes for connecting and optimizing computing resources. Overall, the market saw fluctuating performance in different sectors, with some experiencing gains and others facing declines. The future outlook remains optimistic as various factors continue to support the market's stability.