A-shares closing review: The Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.26% to 3,890 points, with concepts like organosilicon and glyphosate gaining strength.

TMT Media App reported on April 7 that A-share’s three major indices saw mild fluctuations today. As of the close, the Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.26% to 3,890 points, the Shenzhen Component Index rose 0.36%, and the ChiNext Index rose 0.36%; the Beijing 50 fell 0.34%. The combined trading value of the Shanghai and Shenzhen markets was about 1.61T yuan, down by approximately 42.11B yuan versus the previous trading day. In the entire market, 3,977 stocks rose and 1,426 stocks fell, including 101 hitting the daily limit-up and 18 hitting the daily limit-down.

By sector, sectors and themes such as organic silicon, glyphosate, PTA, basic chemicals, petroleum and petrochemicals, and agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry and fisheries led the gains; while sectors and themes such as two-wheel vehicles, the China Electronics Technology Group (CETC) theme, heavy trucks, banks, precious metals, and IT services led the declines. On the board, the glyphosate sector continued to strengthen: Jiangtian Chemical hit a 20CM limit-up, while Xinan Shares and Zhongnong United hit limit-ups as well. The agrochemical products sector saw volatile but strong performance: Guangkang Biotech rose more than 10%, and Chitianhua, Lutianhua, and Liuguo Chemical all closed at limit-up after hitting the ceiling.

The organic silicon sector opened strong and kept climbing: Dongyue Silicon Materials hit a 20CM limit-up, while Star Technology and Alpsi Silicon Industry hit limit-ups after closing. The banking and insurance sectors weakened: Chongqing Bank fell more than 3%, and China Pacific Insurance fell more than 2%. (KeGuoBao coverage)