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Bloomberg Emerging Markets Tech Index Enters Bear Market; SK Hynix Down 40%, Samsung 29%

The Bloomberg Emerging Markets Technology Index has fallen into a technical bear market over the past month, with South Korea's SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics dropping 40% and 29%, respectively. In contrast, China's healthcare sector emerged as the best-performing group in the benchmark index, led by a 52% surge in CSPC Innovation Pharmaceutical. The company, which is developing an RNA-based kidney disease therapy, struck a deal with AstraZeneca for up to $1.8 billion in global rights.

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PCB Concept Stocks Surge; Beisite Rises Over 10% Amid Multiple Limit-Up Hits

PCB concept stocks rallied in afternoon trading, with several names hitting the daily limit up. Dongfang Material, Hongban Technology, Juzi Technology, Guoji Fucai, Honghe Technology, Xianfeng Holdings, and Jingwang Electronics were among the stocks that reached the limit up, while Beisite gained over 10%.

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PCB Concept Stocks Surge in Afternoon; Jingwang Electronics, Others Hit Daily Limit

In the afternoon of July 27, PCB concept stocks continued to climb, with multiple stocks hitting daily limits. Jingwang Electronics hit the daily limit, while International Composites and Juzi Technology hit the 20% daily limit. Hongban Technology, Honghe Technology, and Xianfeng Holdings also hit limit-up. Fangbang and Jinan Guojie led the gains. The session saw a broad-based rally in PCB-related shares.

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Changxin Technology Debuts on STAR Market, Surges 471.59%, Hefei State-Owned Holds 36.79%

Changxin Technology listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange's STAR Market on July 27, opening at RMB 49.5 per share, up 471.59% from its IPO price of RMB 8.66. Its total market capitalization surpassed RMB 3.31 trillion, peaking at RMB 3.65 trillion intraday. Before the listing, Hefei state-owned entities held a combined 36.79% stake, while provincial and city-level state-owned capital together accounted for 45.45%.

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CXMT Surges 470% in STAR Market Debut, Market Cap Tops $480 Billion

ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) shares surged 470% on their first trading day on the Shanghai Stock Exchange’s STAR Market on July 27, closing at 49.00 yuan from an IPO price of 8.66 yuan and propelling its market capitalization to more than US$480 billion, overtaking ICBC as the most valuable A-share company. The offering raised 57.92 billion yuan, the largest in STAR Market history and Asia’s biggest IPO of 2026. CXMT, China’s largest DRAM maker, also reported a first-quarter 2026 revenue leap of over 700% year on year to nearly US$7.5 billion.

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Hotel and Catering Sector Rises; Huatian Hotel, Tongqinglou Hit Limit-Up

On July 27, the hotel and catering sector rose in the afternoon session, with Huatian Hotel and Tongqinglou both hitting the daily limit-up. Other stocks including Junting Hotel, Jinjiang Hotel, Shouji Hotel, and Jinling Hotel also posted gains, tracking the sector's upward momentum.

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Changxin Technology surges over 530% in STAR Market debut, topping A-shares at RMB3.66 trillion

Changxin Technology (688825. SH) made its trading debut on the Shanghai STAR Market on July 27, with shares soaring more than 530% by the midday break to reach a market capitalisation of RMB3.66 trillion, making it the largest A-share company by market value. The IPO raised RMB57.919 billion. First-hour turnover exceeded RMB100 billion and the turnover rate surpassed 50%. Alibaba, through two entities, holds a combined nearly 5% stake valued at over RMB170 billion, while Hefei state capital’s holding topped RMB1 trillion. The world’s fourth-largest DRAM maker reported first-quarter revenue of RMB50.8 billion and net profit of RMB24.762 billion. Chairman Zhu Yiming’s indirect stake was worth RMB86.9 billion.

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US Indictment Reveals $137 Million Options Profit Ahead of China Brokerage Crackdown

A U. S. federal court indictment has revealed that traders made at least $137 million in illegal profits by positioning options ahead of a Chinese regulatory crackdown on cross-border brokerages, including Futu Holdings and Tiger Brokers, announced on May 22, 2026. More than 310 accounts have been identified, with eight traders accounting for nearly 60% of the gains. Lawsuits have been filed by Susquehanna International and Citadel Securities.

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Power Grid Equipment Sector Rises, Oil and Gas Stocks Fall

The power grid equipment concept sector rose in trading, while the oil and gas stocks sector declined. The movements reflect divergent trends among industry groups, with grid-related stocks gaining and energy stocks retreating. No specific percentage changes were reported.

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Changxin Technology Surges About 500% on Shanghai Debut, Market Cap Tops 3.3 Trillion Yuan

Changxin Technology surged about 500% on its Shanghai STAR Market debut on July 27, giving it a market value exceeding 3.3 trillion yuan. The chipmaker priced its IPO at 8.66 yuan per share and raised about 57.9 billion yuan, making it the largest A-share IPO this year and the biggest ever on the STAR Market. On the same day, the CSI 300 and Shanghai Composite indices rose about 0.5%, recovering from early losses, though they remain down more than 6% for the month.

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Shanghai Composite Rises 0.40%, Shenzhen Component Up 1.41%; 4,891 Stocks Gain, Aili Home Hits Fifth Limit-Up

As of the morning close, the Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.40% to 3,829.39 points, while the Shenzhen Component Index gained 1.41% to 13,969.37 points. The ChiNext Index added 1.55%, but the STAR 50 Index fell 0.47%. Among tradable A-shares, 4,891 stocks advanced, accounting for 88.59% of the total, while 562 declined and 68 were flat. A total of 74 stocks hit the daily limit up, including 66 on the main board, six on ChiNext, and two on the STAR Market. Aili Home recorded its fifth consecutive limit-up, the longest streak. Leading industries for limit-up stocks were medical, electrical equipment, and electronics.

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Hong Kong Stocks Rise at Midday; Hang Seng Index Up 0.81%, Tech Index 1.69%

Hong Kong stocks closed the morning session higher on July 27, with the Hang Seng Index rising 0.81% and the Hang Seng Tech Index climbing 1.69%. Major tech stocks led the gains, with Xiaomi Corp. surging over 7%, Meituan adding more than 4%, and Tencent Holdings advancing over 2%.

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ChangXin Memory Tech Surges 531.06%, Market Cap Reaches 3.7 Trillion Yuan

ChangXin Memory Technology surged 531.06% as of the early close on July 27, reaching a market capitalization of 3.7 trillion yuan. On the same day, SK Hynix had an intraday market cap of 5.87 trillion yuan and Samsung Electronics 6.79 trillion yuan, indicating ChangXin's valuation still trails the two established memory chip makers.

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Morning Main Capital: Fenghua High-Tech Nets RMB 1.889 Billion Inflow, N Changxin Outflow RMB 8.52 Billion

Morning main capital flows showed net inflows into electronics, pharmaceutical, and power equipment sectors, with net outflows from the banking sector. Fenghua High-Tech posted a net inflow of RMB 1.889 billion, Yak Technology RMB 1.497 billion, and CATL RMB 1.403 billion. On the outflow side, N Changxin recorded a net outflow of RMB 8.52 billion, Unisplendour Technologies RMB 715 million, and Zhongji Innolight RMB 611 million.

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Major Domestic Futures Contracts Mostly Fall; Benzene, Fuel Oil, SC Crude Oil Down Over 6%, Shanghai Silver Up

Most major domestic futures contracts declined on the day. Benzene, fuel oil, and Shanghai crude oil futures fell by more than 6%, while synthetic rubber and styrene dropped nearly 6%. Paraxylene, low-sulphur fuel oil, and PTA lost over 5%. On the upside, Shanghai silver rose nearly 3%, palladium and platinum gained over 2%, Shanghai tin added nearly 2%, and caustic soda and glass increased more than 1%.

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China A-shares Midday: Shanghai Composite Up 0.4%, Shenzhen Component Up 1.41%, ChiNext Up 1.55%; Changxin

China A-share benchmarks rose at midday, with the Shanghai Composite adding 0.4%, the Shenzhen Component gaining 1.41%, the ChiNext index climbing 1.55%, and the Sci-Tech Composite advancing 0.57%. Changxin Technology surged more than 531%, with a half-day turnover of 122.1 billion yuan and a total market capitalization of 3.65 trillion yuan. Sectors including CRO, brain-computer interface, lithium battery, glass fiber, and PCB strengthened, while semiconductors, oil and gas, power, and financials declined.

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ChangXin Technology soars over 455% in STAR Market debut to RMB3.5 trillion valuation; Alibaba's 5% stake

On July 27, 2026, ChangXin Technology debuted on Shanghai's STAR Market, opening with a surge of more than 455%. Its market capitalization peaked at RMB3.5 trillion. Alibaba Group, through two entities, holds nearly 5% of the company, having invested about RMB7.6 billion. At the day's market value, that stake was worth over RMB170 billion, producing a floating profit of more than RMB160 billion and a total return multiple above 20 times.

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S&P 500 Industrials P/E Exceeds 30x as AI Data Center Boom Lifts Caterpillar, Others Over 50%

The S&P 500 industrials sector's price-to-earnings ratio has surpassed 30 times, well above its historical average of about 20 times, driven by a surge in AI data center construction. Alphabet raised its 2024 capital expenditure guidance to between 195 billion and 205 billion U. S. dollars. Caterpillar and GE Vernova, top holdings in the XLI ETF, have each gained over 50% year to date, with Caterpillar up nearly 160% from its low two years ago. Lockheed Martin rose over 10% after earnings, while Delta Air Lines climbed 45% over the past year.