Group 1: IPO Market Overview - In the past week (January 12-18, 2026), a total of 29 companies submitted IPO applications in the Hong Kong market, including Qian Dama, Yuanji Food, and others [5][6] - Three companies passed the hearing at the Hong Kong Stock Exchange: Guoen Co., Dongpeng Beverage, and Muyuan Foods, all of which are already listed on A-shares [5][10] - Only one company, Longqi Technology, initiated its IPO process, with a global offering of 52.2591 million shares at a maximum price of HKD 31 per share [5][13] Group 2: Companies Going Public - Four companies officially listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange: Haowei Group, BBSB International, Zhaoyi Innovation, and Hongxing Cold Chain [5][14] - Yuanji Food is the largest Chinese and global Chinese fast-food enterprise, with a revenue of RMB 1.982 billion, up 11.0% year-on-year, and a net profit of RMB 142 million, up 18.8% [8][9] - Estun, a leading industrial robot company, reported a revenue of RMB 3.804 billion, up 12.9% year-on-year, and a net profit of RMB 25.372 million, recovering from a loss in the previous year [10][11] Group 3: Company Highlights - Guoen Co. focuses on chemical new materials and reported a revenue of RMB 17.444 billion, up 10.0% year-on-year, with a net profit of RMB 713 million, up 40.2% [11] - Muyuan Foods, a leader in the pork industry, achieved a revenue of RMB 111.79 billion, up 15.5% year-on-year, and a net profit of RMB 15.112 billion, up 34.4% [12] - Longqi Technology is a global leader in smart products and services, with its IPO set to launch on January 14, 2026, and expected to list on January 22, 2026 [13][14]

Core Viewpoint - The stock of Zhaoyi Innovation (03986) surged over 7% in early trading, reaching a new high of 295 HKD, driven by positive market sentiment regarding the semiconductor industry and supply-demand dynamics in storage chips [1] Industry Summary - According to a Morgan Stanley research report, the supply-demand gap for traditional storage chips is continuing to widen, with a new super cycle expected in the industry from Q2 2025 to 2026 [1] - Products such as DDR4, DDR3, NOR Flash, and SLC/MLC NAND are experiencing increasing supply tightness, and there are no pessimistic indicators in the market [1] - The demand for advanced process storage products (e.g., DDR5, HBM) is strong, which is squeezing the allocation of mature process capacity [1] - In January 2026, major companies are expected to have a positive procurement attitude towards DDR4, with potential price increases of up to 50% in Q1 due to supply constraints [1] Company Summary - Zhaoyi Innovation is projected to hold the largest market share in NOR Flash and SLC NAND Flash products in mainland China in 2024, and is expected to be the second largest in niche DRAM market share [1] - According to Everbright Securities, Zhaoyi Innovation is a leading player in the domestic niche storage market, benefiting from the upward cycle in storage, which is expected to enhance both volume and price [1] - The company's diversified product portfolio is anticipated to further open up incremental growth opportunities [1]

Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly provide an investment rating for the industry Core Insights - The report highlights significant advancements in various technology sectors, including semiconductors, artificial intelligence, and quantum technology, indicating a robust investment landscape in these areas Summary by Sections 1. Financing Overview - From January 1 to January 16, 2026, there were 296 financing events in the technology sector globally, with 248 occurring domestically and 48 internationally. The leading sectors for domestic financing were advanced manufacturing (137 events), artificial intelligence (63 events), and enterprise services (25 events) [11] 2. IPO Updates - Notable IPOs included: - Zhaoyi Innovation listed on the Hong Kong main board on January 13, 2026, focusing on integrated circuit design with a strong market presence in various chip categories [14][15] - OmniVision Technologies listed on January 12, 2026, as a global fabless semiconductor design company specializing in image sensors and display solutions [17][18] - MiniMax listed on January 9, 2026, as an AI large model company aimed at enhancing productivity through advanced AI technologies [20][21] - Tensu Zhixin listed on January 8, 2026, providing general GPU products and AI computing solutions [23][24] 3. Market Performance Tracking - The report notes a mixed performance in the stock market, with the Shanghai Composite Index declining by 0.45% while the Shenzhen Component Index and the ChiNext Index increased by 1.14% and 1.00%, respectively. The semiconductor index saw a weekly increase of 4.92% [31][32] 4. Advanced Semiconductor Developments - Significant advancements include: - Xi'an University of Electronic Science and Technology's breakthrough in aluminum nitride "ion implantation induced nucleation," addressing thermal bottlenecks in third and fourth-generation semiconductors [38][39] - Wolfspeed's successful production of single-crystal 300 mm silicon carbide wafers, marking a milestone in silicon carbide technology [42][43] - Tsinghua University's progress in pixelated array lithography, enhancing manufacturing capabilities for infrared polarization imaging systems [44][45] 5. Quantum Technology Innovations - Key developments in quantum technology include: - The University of Waterloo's proposal for a "quantum bit cloning" protocol that achieves quantum state replicability without violating the no-cloning theorem [4] - The Weizmann Institute's observation of Aharonov–Bohm interference in quantum Hall states, providing insights into non-Abelian anyons [4]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article highlights the recent stock transfer of兆易创新 (Zhaoyi Innovation) from UBS Securities to Citibank, with a market value of HKD 340 million, representing 5.04% of the company [1] - On January 13, 兆易创新 was officially listed, with a share price set at HKD 162, issuing a total of 28.9158 million shares, resulting in a net proceeds of approximately HKD 4.611 billion [1] - 兆易创新 is identified as a diversified chip integrated circuit design company, indicating its focus and specialization within the semiconductor industry [1]

Group 1 - Hong Kong chip stocks continue their recent upward trend, with notable gains observed in several companies [1] - Zhaoyi Innovation (03986.HK) increased by 11.67%, reaching HKD 260.2 [1] - Huahong Semiconductor (01347.HK) rose by 4.37%, trading at HKD 103.8 [1] - ASMPT (00522.HK) saw a rise of 3.62%, priced at HKD 98.7 [1] - SMIC (00981.HK) experienced a 2.13% increase, with shares at HKD 79 [1]

Core Viewpoint - Chip stocks continue to rise, with notable increases in companies such as Zhaoyi Innovation, Huahong Semiconductor, ASMPT, and SMIC, following the easing of export restrictions on Nvidia's H200 chips to China by the U.S. government [1] Group 1: Stock Performance - Zhaoyi Innovation (03986) increased by 11.67%, reaching 260.2 HKD [1] - Huahong Semiconductor (01347) rose by 4.37%, reaching 103.8 HKD [1] - ASMPT (00522) saw a rise of 3.62%, reaching 98.7 HKD [1] - SMIC (00981) increased by 2.13%, reaching 79 HKD [1] Group 2: Regulatory Changes - On January 13, the U.S. relaxed regulations on the export of Nvidia's H200 chips to China, allowing sales to proceed under the oversight of the U.S. Department of Commerce [1] - The U.S. government will charge fees on related transactions, as stated by former President Trump [1] Group 3: Industry Impact - First Shanghai's report indicates that the impact of the H200's release on the domestic computing power industry is limited [1] - The primary reason is that the H200's main application is in training, while domestic computing power focuses on small to medium models and inference applications, leading to low overlap in application scenarios [1] - By 2026, domestic computing power is expected to undergo a generational upgrade, with new products targeting performance levels comparable to the H100, while the H200's cost-effectiveness in inference scenarios is deemed low [1] - Domestic computing power is evolving towards super-node development, which will further enhance its cost-performance ratio [1]

Core Viewpoint - The semiconductor sector in the Hong Kong stock market experienced a significant afternoon rally, with notable gains in several key companies [1] Group 1: Company Performance - Zhaoyi Innovation (03986.HK) saw its stock price increase by over 9% [1] - Huahong Semiconductor (01347.HK) experienced a rise of more than 3% [1] - Other companies such as SMIC (00981.HK) and InnoCare Pharma (02577.HK) also followed the upward trend [1]

Group 1: Robotics Sector - The robotics concept stocks experienced a broad increase, with notable gains from companies like XAG (02590) up 5.93%, Yunji (02670) up 5.10%, and Blues Technology (06613) up 4.82%. According to an Omdia report, the global annual installation of humanoid robots is expected to add approximately 16,000 units by 2025, with Zhiyuan Robotics leading the market in installations [1][2] - Tianyue Advanced (02631) surged over 15.8% as a report from Zheshang Securities highlighted its active expansion into silicon carbide applications in emerging fields, indicating long-term growth potential [1] - WeRide (00800) rose over 3.4% as it announced that its global Robotaxi fleet will reach 1,000 vehicles by January 12, 2026, with successful commercial operations in cities like Guangzhou, Beijing, and Abu Dhabi [1] - Cao Cao Mobility (02643) increased nearly 8% following its announcement of two strategic acquisitions, including a full acquisition of Weixing Technology and plans to acquire Geely Business Travel [1] Group 2: Energy and Materials Sector - Oil and gas stocks saw significant declines, with Shandong Molong (00568) dropping over 8.1% due to a sharp decrease in international oil prices, with Brent crude futures falling by $2.76 or 4.15% to $63.76 per barrel [2] - Innovation Industry (02788) rose nearly 8% as aluminum prices have surged significantly since 2026, with Huatai Securities indicating that the overall supply-demand tightness will continue, supporting a long-term profit increase in the aluminum sector [2] Group 3: Aerospace and Technology Sector - The commercial aerospace sector showed signs of recovery, with companies like Asia Pacific Satellite (01045) and JunDa Co. (02865) both rising by 5.02%. This follows Elon Musk's announcement that SpaceX aims to increase Starship launch frequency to over once per hour within three years [2] - Weichai Power (02338) increased over 4.9% as it announced advancements in solid-state battery research and strong demand for its power generation products [3] - Zhaoyi Innovation (03986) rose over 6.2% as a Counterpoint Research report indicated that the memory market has entered a "super bull market," surpassing historical highs from 2018 [4] Group 4: US Market Highlights - Nuclear power stocks strengthened, with Talen Energy (TLN.US) up 11.8% and Vistra Energy (VST.US) up 6.63%, following news of a new bipartisan bill proposing a $2.5 billion Strategic Resilience Reserve to secure key minerals domestically [5] - Morgan Stanley (MS.US) rose 5.78% after reporting Q4 revenue growth of 10% to $17.89 billion, exceeding market expectations [5] - The weight loss drug sector faced pressure, with Eli Lilly (LLY.US) down 3.76% as its weight loss drug was placed under FDA review, delaying a decision until April 2026 [6] - Dell Technologies (DELL.US) increased by 0.82% as Omdia reported a significant recovery in the global PC market, with a projected 9.2% increase in total shipments for 2025 [8]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article indicates that the memory market has entered a "super bull market" phase, surpassing the historical highs of 2018, with expectations of a further increase of 40%-50% by Q1 2026 [1][5] - Company stock of兆易创新 (GigaDevice) rose over 5% during trading, with a current price of 242 HKD and a trading volume of 193 million HKD [1][5] - The company anticipates that the niche DRAM market will remain in a relatively tight supply environment for the next two years, with prices expected to rise further and maintain a good level in 2026 [1][5] Group 2 - The demand for storage is significantly increasing due to positive changes in the demand side and the push for AI infrastructure by overseas tech giants, which is expected to enhance computing power requirements [1][5] - The company aims to capture at least one-third of the domestic niche DRAM market, valued at 3-4 billion USD, over the next five years [1][5]

Group 1 - The stock of Zhaoyi Innovation (03986.HK) experienced a significant intraday increase, rising over 5% at one point and closing with a gain of 4.55% at 243 HKD [1] - The trading volume reached 98.6 million HKD, indicating strong market interest and activity in the stock [1]