China's A-share indices showed divergent trends today (December 18), with the total market turnover reaching 1.6768 trillion yuan, down by over 150 billion yuan from the previous trading session. More than 2,800 stocks closed higher, including 73 that hit the daily limit-up.
Sector-wise, concepts such as family doctors, terahertz, and hyperbaric oxygen chambers led the gains, while Hainan Free Trade Port and horse racing lagged.
Nine stocks received "buy" ratings from institutions today. According to statistics, institutional research reports issued nine buy recommendations. Among them, Aerospace Intelligence Manufacturing, Hengyi Petrochemical, and Bohai Leasing saw target prices set at 26 yuan/share, 11.96 yuan/share, and 4.36 yuan/share, respectively, implying upside potential of 15.20%, 51.78%, and 7.39% from their latest closing prices.
On average, institutionally recommended stocks rose 1.48% today, outperforming the Shanghai Composite Index. Seven stocks advanced, with Bohai Leasing, Aerospace Intelligence Manufacturing, and Hengyi Petrochemical leading gains at 4.64%, 2.82%, and 2.20%, respectively.
In today's top trader list, 15 stocks saw net institutional buying, while 17 faced net selling. Snowman Group and Tongyu Communication each recorded net purchases exceeding 100 million yuan, while Zhejiang Shibao, Bona Film Group, Deyi Cultural & Creative, and Aerospace Huanyu saw net institutional buying of over 70 million yuan.
Among net institutional sales, Huatong Cable suffered the largest outflow at 440 million yuan, followed by Zhenhua Chemical at 117 million yuan.
Eight stocks on the list saw net northbound capital inflows, with Tianyin Electromechanical leading at 98.26 million yuan. Meinian Health and Huatong Cable also attracted over 70 million yuan each. Conversely, northbound investors net sold 10 stocks, with Wavelength Opto-Electronic and Snowman Group seeing outflows exceeding 70 million yuan.
AMEC (688012) announced today that it is planning to acquire a controlling stake in Hangzhou Zhonggui Electronics Technology Co., Ltd. via a share issuance and raise supporting funds. The valuation and pricing remain undetermined. Preliminary assessments suggest the transaction won't constitute a major asset restructuring. Trading will be suspended starting December 19 for up to 10 trading days. AMEC specializes in plasma etching and thin-film deposition equipment, while Zhonggui focuses on chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) equipment—a key wet process tool. The merger aims to create strategic synergies in semiconductor manufacturing beyond lithography.
Foshan Haitian Flavouring And Food Company Ltd. (603288) proposed a special dividend today, citing strong performance and the 20th anniversary of its Gaoming plant being named a "Global Lighthouse Factory." The plan offers 3 yuan per share (tax-inclusive), totaling 1.754 billion yuan, excluding shares in buyback accounts.
Triductor Technology(Suzhou)Inc. (688259) unveiled a Q1-Q3 2025 profit distribution plan, proposing 2 yuan per share (tax-inclusive), totaling 22.19 million yuan—32.29% of attributable net profit.
Western Mining (601168) announced that its subsidiary, Golmud Xikuang Resources Development, obtained a mining license for the Tawenchahanxi C5 iron polymetallic deposit in Qinghai, bolstering its iron resource sustainability strategy.
Shikong Technology (605178), as part of a consortium, won a 141-million-yuan EPC+O contract for the smart tourism integration project in Xiushan's Hong'an Border Town.
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