Market Close: Shanghai Composite Index rises 0.63% on lower volume; Lithium battery and pharmaceutical sectors collectively strengthen

People’s Fortune News, March 27: On March 27, the three major A-share indexes opened lower and then moved higher. By the close, the Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.63%, the Shenzhen Component Index rose 1.13%, and the ChiNext Index rose 0.71%. On the trading front, the lithium battery concept continued to strengthen, with more than 20 stocks such as Ganfeng Lithium and Yongxing Materials hitting the daily limit. The pharmaceutical sector rose across the board, and many stocks including Shuitai Shen and Xinlitai hit the daily limit. The chemical sector gained strength again, with Chitianhua and Baichuan Shares hitting the daily limit. The green power concept saw repeated activity, with stocks such as Yunneng Holding and Jinkong Power hitting the daily limit. The coal sector weakened, with Liaoning Energy hitting the daily limit on the downside. Sectors including food and beverage, environmental protection, and power grid equipment also ranked among the top gainers, while sectors such as ports, insurance, and banks led the declines. Across the entire market, more than 4,300 stocks rose, trading value exceeded 1.8 trillion yuan, and volume contracted compared with the previous day.