A-shares closing review: The ChiNext Index rose 1.43%, reaching a new high in nearly 11 years, with strong performance from computing hardware stocks such as CPO, PCB, and others.

Mars Finance News: On April 17, the three major A-share indices saw mixed movement today. By the close, the Shanghai Composite Index fell 0.1% to 4,051.43 points, the Shenzhen Component Index rose 0.6%, and the ChiNext Index rose 1.43% to a new high in nearly 11 years; the Beijing Stock Exchange 50 Index rose 4.77%. The trading value across the Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Beijing markets was 2,452.9 billion yuan, up 97.9 billion yuan from the previous day; more than 2,300 stocks in the entire market rose, while nearly 3,000 stocks declined. In terms of sectors, CPO, PET copper foil, PCB, and lithography equipment were among the top gainers; sectors such as tourism and hotels, and innovative drugs, were among the top decliners. On the market front, the computing power industry chain continued to surge, with the CPO concept repeatedly staying active; more than a dozen constituent stocks hit the daily limit, Cambridge Technology and Guangxun Technology also hit the daily limit to reach record highs, and Huashengchang hit the daily limit for the third time in five days. The PCB concept continued to show strong momentum, with Guanghe Technology hitting the daily limit and setting a record high. For decliners, the tourism and hotel concept adjusted collectively, with Guilin Tourism, Xi’an Tourism, and Lijiang Tourism all falling. (Kegu Bao Broadcast)