Group 1 - The semiconductor sector in Hong Kong experienced a notable afternoon rally, with several companies showing significant gains [1] - Hongguang Semiconductor (06908.HK) rose over 2%, indicating positive market sentiment towards the company [1] - Huahong Semiconductor (01347.HK) increased nearly 2%, reflecting a broader trend of growth within the sector [1] Group 2 - Other companies such as SMIC (00981.HK) and Naxin Micro (02676.HK) also saw upward movement, contributing to the overall positive performance of the semiconductor industry [1]

Market Performance - On January 14, the Hang Seng Index rose by 0.56%, closing at 26,999.81 points, with a net inflow of HKD 28.65 billion through the southbound trading channel [1] - The total trading volume for the southbound trading on January 14 was HKD 1,606.16 billion, with a net buying amount of HKD 28.65 billion [1] Stock Activity - In the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect, Alibaba-W had the highest trading volume at HKD 165.92 billion, followed by Tencent Holdings and SMIC with trading amounts of HKD 40.03 billion and HKD 29.60 billion, respectively [1] - Tencent Holdings recorded a net buying amount of HKD 12.24 billion, while China Mobile had the highest net selling amount of HKD 9.13 billion, closing down by 0.19% [1] Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect - In the Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect, Alibaba-W also led with a trading volume of HKD 87.98 billion, followed by Tencent Holdings and Alibaba Health with trading amounts of HKD 25.24 billion and HKD 22.69 billion, respectively [2] - Alibaba Health had the highest net buying amount of HKD 11.61 billion, with a closing increase of 18.96% [2] ETF Performance - The Food and Beverage ETF (Product Code: 515170) has seen a decrease of 0.71% over the past five days, with a price-to-earnings ratio of 20.06 times and a net redemption of HKD 40.35 million [4] - The Gaming ETF (Product Code: 159869) increased by 10.84% over the past five days, with a price-to-earnings ratio of 43.58 times and a net redemption of HKD 180 million [4] - The Sci-Tech 50 ETF (Product Code: 588000) rose by 3.88% over the past five days, with a price-to-earnings ratio of 176.27 times and a net subscription of HKD 620 million [4] - The Cloud Computing 50 ETF (Product Code: 516630) increased by 17.69% over the past five days, with a price-to-earnings ratio of 104.56 times and a net redemption of HKD 11.55 million [5]

Core Viewpoint - Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) announced the issuance of 13,400 ordinary shares and 3,000 shares under its 2014 share-based compensation plan and stock option plan, respectively, on January 14, 2026 [1] Group 1 - SMIC issued 13,400 ordinary shares as a result of restricted share units granted under the 2014 share-based compensation plan adopted on June 13, 2013 [1] - The company also issued 3,000 shares according to the 2014 stock option plan, which was also adopted on June 13, 2013 [1]

Group 1 - On January 14, 2026, Alibaba-W (09988), Tencent Holdings (00700), and SMIC (00981) were the top three companies by trading volume in the Southbound Stock Connect, with transaction amounts of 16.592 billion, 4.003 billion, and 2.960 billion respectively [1] - In the Southbound Stock Connect for the Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect, Alibaba-W (09988), Tencent Holdings (00700), and Alibaba Health (00241) also ranked as the top three, with transaction amounts of 8.798 billion, 2.524 billion, and 2.269 billion respectively [1] Group 2 - The top active companies in the Southbound Stock Connect included Alibaba-W (09988) with a net buy of 1.1 billion, Tencent Holdings (00700) with a net buy of 1.224 billion, and SMIC (00981) with a net sell of 0.108 billion [2] - In the Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect, Alibaba-W (09988) had a net buy of 33.798 million, Tencent Holdings (00700) had a net buy of 785 million, and Alibaba Health (00241) had a net buy of 116.1 million [2]

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Core Viewpoint - Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) announced the issuance of 13,400 ordinary shares and 3,000 shares under its 2014 stock incentive plans, effective January 14, 2026 [1] Group 1 - SMIC will issue 13,400 ordinary shares as part of the restricted stock units granted under the 2014 stock incentive plan adopted on June 13, 2013 [1] - An additional 3,000 shares will be issued under the 2014 stock option plan, also adopted on June 13, 2013 [1]

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Core Viewpoint - Southbound capital continues to flow into Hong Kong stocks, with a net inflow of approximately 28.65 billion HKD today, marking the fourth consecutive day of inflows [1]. Group 1: Southbound Capital Flow - Today's southbound trading volume reached approximately 1606.16 billion HKD, an increase of 233 billion HKD from the previous day, accounting for 47.20% of the total turnover of the Hang Seng Index [1]. - The net inflow from the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect was about 25.14 billion HKD, while the Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect saw a net inflow of approximately 3.52 billion HKD [1]. Group 2: Individual Stock Performance - Tencent Holdings (0700.HK) saw a net buy of 20.09 billion HKD, with a 0.88% increase in stock price today [1][2]. - Alibaba Health (00241.HK) experienced a significant rise of 18.96%, with a net buy of 14.58 billion HKD [1][2]. - Alibaba Group (09988.HK) had a net buy of 11.34 billion HKD, with a stock price increase of 5.69% [1][2]. - Kuaishou Technology (01024.HK) recorded a net buy of 4.42 billion HKD, with a 4.46% increase in stock price [1][2]. - China Mobile (00941.HK) faced a net outflow of 9.13 billion HKD, with a slight decline of 0.19% [1][2]. - Xiaomi Group (01810.HK) had a net outflow of 4.23 billion HKD, with a decrease of 0.53% [1][2]. - Crystal International (02228.HK) saw a net outflow of 3.09 billion HKD, with a 3.87% increase in stock price [1][2]. - Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (00981.HK) had a net outflow of 2.43 billion HKD, with a 2.01% increase in stock price [1][2].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the news highlights a resurgence in the storage and semiconductor equipment sectors, driven by a "super cycle" in storage demand, with several storage companies experiencing significant stock price increases [1] - The semiconductor equipment ETF (561980) saw a 3.26% increase, with a trading volume exceeding 1.4 billion yuan, reflecting a recent peak in fund size [1] - The first annual report forecast indicates a substantial net profit growth of 427.19%-520.22% for 2025, boosting market sentiment in the sector [1] Group 2 - From an industry perspective, storage chips represent one of the largest downstream markets in the semiconductor equipment space, with expected price increases for storage products continuing into 2026 [2] - TrendForce forecasts a 55-60% quarter-on-quarter increase in conventional DRAM prices and over 60% for Server DRAM in Q1 2026, alongside a 33-38% increase in NAND Flash prices [4] - The demand for storage is driven by new platforms like NV's Rubin AI, which is expected to significantly increase memory capacity and NAND demand [3] Group 3 - The domestic storage leader is set to receive IPO approval, aiming to raise 29.5 billion yuan for production line upgrades and next-generation technology, which is expected to enhance domestic equipment demand [5] - The localization rate of semiconductor manufacturing equipment in China is currently low, with projections indicating an increase from 25% in 2024 to 30% by 2026 [5] - The semiconductor equipment ETF (561980) focuses on high-tech segments of the semiconductor industry, with a significant concentration in leading companies across various sub-sectors [6]

Core Viewpoint - The global 8-inch wafer foundry capacity is expected to decrease by 2.4% in 2026 due to TSMC and Samsung Electronics reducing their production capacity, while demand for AI-driven power management chips remains strong, leading to an anticipated increase in capacity utilization rates to 90% this year [2][8]. Group 1: Company-Specific Insights - TSMC plans to gradually exit the 6-inch wafer manufacturing business within two years and continue to reduce 8-inch wafer capacity, with a current monthly capacity of approximately 528,000 wafers [4]. - Samsung Electronics will also reduce its 8-inch wafer production starting in the second half of 2025, aiming to allocate more resources to the 12-inch wafer market, with a similar monthly capacity of 528,000 wafers [4]. - UMC's 8-inch wafer monthly capacity was previously over 360,000 wafers, with a current utilization rate of about 70%, and the company is optimistic about continued growth in 2026 [5]. - SMIC has a monthly capacity of approximately 355,000 8-inch wafers, with a utilization rate of 95.8% as of Q3 2025, and has raised prices by about 10% due to high demand [5]. - Hua Hong Semiconductor's 8-inch wafer foundry utilization rate reached 109.5%, indicating overcapacity, and the company is expanding its production capacity [6]. - Powerchip's 8-inch wafer monthly capacity is around 120,000 wafers, benefiting from the tight supply of memory chips and the recovery of logic process products [6]. - GlobalFoundries is focusing on expanding its 12-inch wafer production, with a projected decline of about 0.3% in global 8-inch wafer foundry capacity in 2025 [7]. Group 2: Market Trends and Projections - The average capacity utilization rate for global 8-inch wafer foundries is expected to rise to 85% to 90% in 2026, significantly better than the 75% to 80% range in 2025 [8]. - Some foundries are notifying customers of price increases ranging from 5% to 20% due to tightening capacity, marking a shift from previous selective price adjustments [8].