Key Financial News and Capital Market Events to Focus on on on April 24th:

1. 2026 Beijing Auto Show opens

From April 24th to May 3rd, the 2026 Beijing International Auto Show will be held at the China International Exhibition Center (Shunyi Hall) and the Capital International Convention and Exhibition Center. The total exhibition area of this auto show is 380000 square meters, and nearly a thousand car companies from 21 countries and regions will participate.

2. The State Council Information Office will hold a press conference to introduce the "Annual Report on China's Efforts to Combat Infringement and Counterfeiting (2025)"

On the morning of April 24th at 10 o'clock, the State Council Information Office will hold a press conference. Bai Qingyuan, Deputy Director of the State Administration for Market Regulation, will introduce the "Annual Report on China's Efforts to Combat Infringement and Counterfeiting (2025)" and answer questions from reporters.

3. 8.187 billion yuan worth of restricted shares lifted today

On April 24th, a total of 10 companies' restricted shares were unlocked, with a total unlocking amount of 450 million shares. Based on the latest closing price, the total unlocking market value is 8.187 billion yuan.

In terms of the number of shares unlocked, six companies have unlocked over ten million shares. Shenyang Machine Tool, Brother Technology, and Jingsheng Shares have the highest number of shares unlocked, with 290 million shares, 79.1214 million shares, and 34.9566 million shares respectively. From the perspective of unlocked market value, the unlocked market value of 6 companies exceeds 100 million yuan. Shenyang Machine Tool, Lexin Technology, and Tianyou have the highest market value for lifting restrictions, with market values of 1.938 billion yuan, 1.723 billion yuan, and 1.609 billion yuan, respectively.

4. 36 companies disclose progress on buybacks

On April 24th, 36 companies released progress on 39 stock buybacks. Among them, 24 companies disclosed their stock repurchase plans for the first time, 4 companies' repurchase plans were approved by the shareholders' meeting, and 9 companies' repurchase plans have been implemented.

From the initial disclosure of repurchase plans, Aier Ophthalmology, New Open Source, and Renhe Pharmaceutical have the highest repurchase plan amounts, with plans to repurchase no more than 303 million yuan, 300 million yuan, and 150 million yuan respectively. According to the repurchase plan approved by the shareholders' meeting, AVIC Optoelectronics, Haowu Shares, and Pengding Holdings have the highest repurchase amounts, with plans to repurchase no more than 428 million yuan, 20 million yuan, and 8.7869 million yuan respectively. From the perspective of completed repurchases, Haida Group, Runze Technology, and Jerry's Corporation have completed the highest repurchase amounts, repurchasing 1.001 billion yuan, 558 million yuan, and 151 million yuan respectively.

5. Today's equity registration for 5 shares

According to the equity distribution plan of listed companies, 5 A-shares were registered today. Among them, 4 shares are planned to receive dividends, and 1 share will receive dividends, conversion or bonus shares simultaneously.

In terms of dividend distribution, the equity registration date for dividend distribution of 4 individual stocks is April 24th. Juchen Shares, Happy Home, and Shuanglin Shares have the highest dividend payout, with dividends of 7.00 yuan, 2.00 yuan, and 1.00 yuan per 10 shares, respectively. Dividend distribution, conversion, or bonus issuance will be implemented simultaneously, and the equity registration date is April 24th. Hehe Information has the highest dividend payout, with a payout of 16.50 yuan per 10 shares.

6. The seasonally adjusted retail sales monthly rates for March in the UK and February in Canada will be released.

(Data source Wind, content does not constitute any investment advice)

Compiled by Wang Junyong, Editor of Economic Observer Network