Shanghai and Shenzhen listed companies earned 5.1 trillion yuan in the first three quarters, the highest since 2022. More than 190 Shanghai-listed firms reported buybacks exceeding 32.6 billion yuan in October alone.
A Shanghai Star Market survey shows 24 of 49 listed optical communication companies grew third-quarter net profit by more than 50%, driven by AI computing and data-center demand for high-speed optical links.
Shanghai's benchmark index has climbed 45% since September 2024, adding roughly 51 trillion yuan in market value. Yet many ordinary investors say they have little to show for the rally, a gap that reveals how unevenly Chinese stock gains are distributed.
China's bond exchange-traded funds have crossed the $1 trillion mark for the first time, while new stock indices launch for innovative drugs and software services. The milestone reflects growing investor appetite for diversified, low-cost investment tools in mainland markets.
The Shanghai Stock Exchange and China Securities Index Co. will debut two new indexes on September 29, covering innovative drugmakers and software services. The move gives investors fresh tools to track China's fast-growing biotech and software sectors.
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