A-shares Market Close: The three major indices fluctuate, aluminum sector surges, and power stocks plummet.

China’s A-share three major indices moved in different directions today. As of the close, the Shanghai Composite was up 0.24% to 3,923 points, the Shenzhen Component was down 0.25%, and the ChiNext Index was down 0.68%. The total trading value across the market was 1.93 trillion yuan, an increase of 63.8 billion yuan versus the previous trading day, with more than 2,800 stocks rising.

On the trading board, two major aluminum plants in the Middle East were attacked. The aluminum sector surged, with multiple stocks such as Tianshan Aluminum hitting daily trading limits. The agriculture seed and food concept areas moved higher, with Xinnong Development hitting the daily trading limit. The gold concept gained momentum, with Chifeng Gold rising by nearly 8%. The communications cable sector was active, with Yangtze Optical Fibre hitting the daily trading limit. Sectors such as innovative drugs, commercial space, industrial metals, and fiberglass manufacturing were among the top gainers. In addition, power stocks took a heavy hit, with multiple stocks including Yu Energy Holding, Jinkong Electric Power, and Changyuan Electric Power hitting daily trading limits on the downside. Inverter stocks fell, with Hemaish? ? Company falling more than 6%. The photovoltaic equipment sector weakened, with Maiwei Co. falling more than 15%. Sectors such as pumped-storage hydropower, public utilities, and gas saw losses among the top. (Gelonghui)