The three major A-share indexes showed mixed results, with the micro-index leading the decline, Hong Kong stocks fell, and the Hang Seng Tech Index dropped by more than 2%.

Hong Kong stocks fell, with the Hang Seng Index down 1.93% and the Hang Seng TECH Index down 2.04%. EAST BUY fell nearly 5%, and BYD Electronics dropped over 4%. Oil & Gas stocks opened with a significant rise, with Xinjiang Zhundong Petroleum Technology hitting the limit up, while Sino Geophysical, Tong Petrotech Corp., XinJiang Beiken Energy Engineering, and Zhongman Petroleum And Natural Gas Group Corp.,Ltd. all opened high.

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The expectation of alumina production boosts the market for caustic soda, and the profitability of related listed companies is expected to improve | Industry Dynamics.

① Driven by expectations of downstream Aluminum oxide expansion, on January 7, the Futures Block Orders contract SH2505 for caustic soda reached a high of 3068 yuan/ton, refreshing a nearly one-year high during the trading session; ② Tangshan Sanyou Chemical Industries stated that, supported by the growth in demand for downstream Aluminum oxide and electrolytic Aluminum, caustic soda prices are expected to be running at a high level in 2025.

cls.cnJan 9 08:29 ET

The "cold winter" is not over yet! Industry worries: lithium prices are still difficult to achieve a significant rebound this year.

① After experiencing two years of cyclical adjustments, many industry insiders predict that Lithium prices may still face challenges in 2025; ② With the ongoing surplus in Lithium supply, and the possibility that some mines might restart if prices rise, it means that this Battery Metal may still be unlikely to see a significant rebound this year.

cls.cnJan 7 22:39 ET

Solid state batteries accelerate the reshaping of the lithium battery industry chain, eVTOL manufacturers call for breakthroughs in materials end | Focus on.

1. The contact mode between the solid state battery electrolyte and the active material has changed from solid-liquid contact to solid-solid contact, leading to a series of changes, including the attention to dry process technology and the corresponding equipment manufacturers are also iterating; 2. Solid-state batteries still face challenges in terms of cost and mass production; 3. The application end of eVTOL in the emerging industry xinxingchanye has attracted attention, with ehang believing that the current battery material end is still the bottleneck.

cls.cnNov 26, 2024 20:09 ET

The Battery Film Special Committee advocates: resist "involutionary" vicious competition. Listed companies respond: prices will definitely return to rational levels in the future.

① The Battery Film Specialized Committee of the China Plastics Processing Industry Association advocates that the battery separator industry should not engage in price wars or market share disputes; ② Shenzhen Senior Technology Material stated that currently many small manufacturers are selling at a loss, and prices will definitely return to a more rational state in the future.

cls.cnNov 26, 2024 09:02 ET

Shunyu Optics undergoes senior management changes! Sun Yang resigns, Wang Wenjie takes over.

Shunyu Optics changed its executive director. Benefiting from the recovery of demand in the mobile phone and new energy fund markets, Shunyu Optics has stabilized its revenue.

cls.cnNov 25, 2024 08:30 ET