Core Viewpoint - The planned merger between Haiguang Information and Zhongke Shuguang, aimed at creating a comprehensive "chip-server-computing service" giant, has been halted due to significant changes in market conditions and the complexity of the transaction [4][21]. Group 1: Company Background - Haiguang Information, established in 2014, has Zhongke Shuguang as its largest shareholder, holding 27.96% of its shares as of September 30 [2][18]. - Haiguang focuses on CPU and DCU chip design, while Zhongke Shuguang specializes in server manufacturing and cloud computing services, with over 2 million cloud platform users [3][19]. Group 2: Business Synergy - The merger was expected to allow Haiguang's chips to be deeply integrated with Zhongke Shuguang's server systems, reducing adaptation costs and accelerating product iteration [20]. - The combination was seen as a strong partnership in the context of increasing demand for AI computing and domestic alternatives [20]. Group 3: Reasons for Termination - The termination was attributed to the large scale of the transaction, the number of parties involved, and significant market changes since the merger was proposed, making the conditions for restructuring no longer viable [4][21]. - Both companies have committed to a "cooling-off period" of at least one month before planning any major asset restructuring [6][22]. Group 4: Financial Health and Strategic Focus - Zhongke Shuguang reported a healthy cash flow, with a cumulative net inflow of 6.834 billion from 2021 to 2024, indicating strong profitability and self-sufficiency [10][25]. - The termination of the merger allows both companies to focus on their core competencies without the distraction of integration challenges, with Haiguang needing to concentrate on chip development and Zhongke Shuguang on system integration [12][27]. Group 5: Market Opportunities - The current "new infrastructure" wave in China, with a total investment of 5.75 trillion planned for key projects by mid-2025, presents significant opportunities for Zhongke Shuguang as a major supplier of computing equipment [28][29]. - The reduction in sales expense ratio from 5.88% in 2024 to 5.51% in the first three quarters of 2025 indicates improved market expansion conditions for Zhongke Shuguang [13][31]. Group 6: Future Collaboration - Despite the merger's termination, both companies will continue to deepen their collaboration in system product applications, focusing on high-end computing and AI platforms [15][32]. - This approach allows them to maintain flexibility in technology paths and market responses while avoiding potential management redundancies from a merger [32].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a rating of "Outperform" for the industry, indicating an expected performance that exceeds the market average [2]. Core Insights - The report emphasizes that AI inference will lead innovation, focusing on demand-driven Opex-related areas, specifically storage, power, ASIC, and supernodes [2][28]. - It predicts that 2025 will be a significant year for the expansion of storage capacity, driven by the increasing demand for SSDs and HBM products [2][28]. - The report highlights the importance of domestic supply chains in the storage industry, particularly in NAND and DRAM sectors, and suggests monitoring key players in these areas [2][28]. - The introduction of the GPT-5.2 model by OpenAI is noted as a significant development in the AI sector, showcasing advancements in professional knowledge work [25][26]. Summary by Sections Market Review - The Shanghai Composite Index decreased by 0.34%, while the Shenzhen Component Index increased by 0.84%, and the ChiNext Index rose by 2.74% [11]. - The Shenwan Electronics Index increased by 2.63%, ranking third among 31 Shenwan industries, with a year-to-date increase of 45.9% [11]. Weekly Insights - The report identifies key areas of investment: storage, power, ASIC, and supernodes, with specific companies highlighted for each category [2][28]. - It notes the expected growth in the power industry, particularly in new technologies for both generation and consumption [28]. Related Research - The report references several previous studies focusing on AI inference and domestic semiconductor trends, indicating a consistent theme of growth and innovation in these sectors [4][5][28]. Company Performance - The report details the performance of specific companies within the electronics sector, noting significant gains for firms like Fuxin Technology and Dongtian Micro, while others like ST Huilun faced declines [19][22].

Core Insights - As of December 17, a total of 749 stocks in the Shanghai and Shenzhen markets have experienced net outflows of main funds for five consecutive days or more [1] - ST Jinglan has the longest streak of net outflows, with 28 consecutive days, while Jingu Co. follows with 22 days [1] - The stock with the highest total net outflow amount is Heertai, which has seen a cumulative outflow of 4.569 billion yuan over nine days [1] Summary by Category Main Fund Outflow Duration - ST Jinglan: 28 days of net outflow [1] - Jingu Co.: 22 days of net outflow [1] Total Net Outflow Amount - Heertai: 9 days, 4.569 billion yuan [1] - Haiguang Information: 7 days, 2.483 billion yuan [1] - Wolong Electric Drive: 7 days, 1.551 billion yuan [1] Proportion of Net Outflow to Trading Volume - ST Jinglan has the highest proportion of net outflow, with a 28.72% decline over 11 days [1] - Other notable stocks include Heertai with a 27.61% decline and Haiguang Information with a 6.24% decline [1]

Group 1 - The A-share market saw a collective rise in the three major indices, with the Kexin 50 ETF (588000) increasing by 2.42% in the afternoon session [1] - Notable stock performances included Shengyi Electronics rising by 13.25%, Jinghe Integrated rising by 8.84%, and China Resources Microelectronics increasing by 5.89% [1] - The Kexin 50 ETF (588000) has attracted significant capital inflow, with a net inflow of 986 million in the last three days and 1.788 billion in the last five days [1] Group 2 - The Kexin 50 ETF (588000) tracks the Kexin 50 Index, with 69.39% of its holdings in the electronics sector and 4.88% in the computer sector, totaling 74.27%, aligning well with the development of cutting-edge industries like AI and robotics [2] - The ETF also covers various sub-sectors including semiconductors, medical devices, software development, and photovoltaic equipment, indicating a high content of hard technology [2] - Investors optimistic about the long-term development prospects of China's hard technology are encouraged to continue monitoring this ETF [2]

Core Viewpoint - The internal conflict between two chief analysts at Northeast Securities highlights the competitive nature of the industry, particularly in the context of declining commission revenues and the struggle for coverage rights over key stocks [1][2]. Group 1: Analyst Dispute - Northeast Securities' electronic industry chief analyst Li Jiu and computer industry chief analyst Zhao Yuyang engaged in a 34-minute argument over coverage rights for Haiguang Information, with Li asserting that the stock should be covered by the electronic group [1]. - Li accused Zhao of overstepping boundaries by covering multiple areas traditionally under the electronic group's purview, claiming it negatively impacted the performance of junior analysts [1]. - Zhao defended his position by stating that Haiguang Information is a valid target for computer coverage and that his research is relevant to the computer industry [1]. Group 2: Industry Context - The brokerage industry is experiencing a downturn, with a reported 25% median year-on-year decline in commission income for the first half of 2025, while Northeast Securities saw a 56.12% drop in its commission income, totaling only 0.51 billion yuan [2]. - Northeast Securities ranks 26th in the industry with a commission seat share of just 1.15%, indicating a significant struggle for market share amid shrinking revenues [2]. - The internal competition for coverage rights is intensified by the need to focus resources on more profitable areas, leading to disputes over popular stocks [2].

Group 1 - In the past five trading days, a total of 204 companies were investigated by institutions, with significant interest in Haiguang Information, Zhongke Shuguang, and Xiamen Tungsten [1][2] - Among the companies surveyed, 37 received attention from more than 20 institutions, with Haiguang Information being the most popular, attracting 366 institutions [1][2] - The types of institutions involved in the surveys included 183 securities companies, 127 fund companies, and 80 private equity firms, indicating a strong participation from securities firms [1] Group 2 - In terms of survey frequency, two companies, Boying Special Welding and Yunnan Baiyao, were investigated five times, indicating high interest [2] - Out of the stocks surveyed by more than 20 institutions, 15 experienced net capital inflows in the past five days, with Feilong Co., Ltd. seeing the highest net inflow of 349 million [2] - Among the stocks that were heavily surveyed, 16 saw price increases, with the highest gains recorded by Chaojie Co., Ltd. at 29.17% [2] Group 3 - The performance of heavily surveyed stocks showed mixed results, with 21 stocks experiencing declines, the largest drop being 29.88% for Yipin Hong [2][3] - The table of surveyed stocks includes Haiguang Information with a closing price of 197.75 yuan and a decline of 9.83%, and Zhongke Shuguang with a closing price of 82.72 yuan and a decline of 17.39% [2][3] - Other notable stocks include Xiamen Tungsten, which was surveyed by 172 institutions and had a price increase of 6.89% [2][3]

- The report discusses the market performance on December 16, 2025, highlighting that most indices were in a declining state, with the Shanghai Stock Exchange 50 Index performing relatively better, despite a 1.08% drop[6] - The report also notes that the North Exchange 50 Index performed well, increasing by 0.54%, while other indices such as the CSI 500 and CSI 1000 saw declines of 1.58% and 1.74%, respectively[6] - In terms of sector performance, the comprehensive financial, retail, consumer services, food and beverage, and transportation sectors performed relatively well, while the non-ferrous metals, communications, electrical equipment, media, and machinery sectors performed poorly[7] - The report provides detailed data on market sentiment, noting that 44 stocks hit their daily limit up and 38 stocks hit their daily limit down at the close of trading on December 16, 2025[13] - The report includes information on the financing and securities lending balance, which stood at 25,057 billion yuan as of December 15, 2025, with a financing balance of 24,886 billion yuan and a securities lending balance of 171 billion yuan[19] - The report also discusses the premium and discount rates of ETFs, noting that the Science and Technology Innovation 100 ETF from China Universal had the highest premium at 0.99%, while the Private Enterprise 300 ETF had the highest discount at 0.52% on December 15, 2025[23] - The report provides data on block trading, noting that the average daily transaction amount of block trades over the past six months was 2.1 billion yuan, with a discount rate of 6.64%, and the transaction amount on December 15, 2025, was 4.1 billion yuan with a discount rate of 4.82%[26] - The report includes information on the annualized discount rates of stock index futures, noting that the main contract of the Shanghai Stock Exchange 50 Index had an annualized discount rate of 9.55% on December 16, 2025, while the CSI 500 and CSI 1000 index futures had annualized premium rates of 10.57% and 8.56%, respectively[28] - The report provides data on institutional attention and the Dragon and Tiger List, noting that Haiguang Information was the most researched stock by institutions in the past week, with 342 institutions conducting research[30] - The report includes data on the net inflow and outflow of institutional seats, noting that the top ten stocks with the highest net inflow were Zhongchao Holdings, Aerospace Technology, Snowman Group, Chuangshi Technology, Wavelength Optoelectronics, Zhilaike Technology, Hengbao Co., Ltd., Hongqi Chain, Tianjian Technology, and Dapeng Industry[35] - The report also provides data on the net inflow and outflow of Northbound funds, noting that the top ten stocks with the highest net inflow were Yonghui Superstores, Snowman Group, Wavelength Optoelectronics, Hengbao Co., Ltd., Duolun Technology, Hualing Cable, Jiuziyang, Cuiwei Co., Ltd., Jingda Co., Ltd., and Tongyu Communications[36]

Group 1: Company Announcements - Haiyou New Materials plans to establish a wholly-owned subsidiary and invest 300 million yuan in a polymer special adhesive film production project in Chengdu, which aims to optimize resource allocation and production capacity layout [4] - Dekeli's board member plans to reduce holdings by no more than 100,000 shares, representing a reduction of 0.0632% of the company's total shares [5] - Saiwei Microelectronics announced that its actual controller and associated parties plan to reduce their holdings by no more than 1% of the company's total shares [3] Group 2: Technology Developments - Zhongke Shuguang has launched the world's first single-cabinet 640-card super node scaleX640, which can be combined to form a thousand-card computing unit, achieving a 20-fold increase in computing density compared to traditional solutions [5] - Haiguang Information's Haiguang DCU has over 99% operator coverage, compatible with CUDA, and supports a wide range of model training and inference scenarios [5] Group 3: Market Reactions - The Hang Seng Technology Index experienced a significant drop, with major companies like Alibaba, Tencent, JD.com, and Meituan seeing increased declines due to rumors regarding stricter tax recognition for high-tech companies [2] - Xpeng Motors has obtained an L3 autonomous driving road test license in Guangzhou, marking a step towards regular L3 road testing [2] Group 4: Financing Activities - Jiangfan Guizhi completed nearly 100 million yuan in Pre-A round financing to advance the production line construction and technology iteration of silicon-carbon anode materials [6] - Benait completed several million yuan in A++ round financing, focusing on the development and production of silicon-based liquid crystal optical devices [7] - Aosaire Biopharmaceutical completed several million yuan in Pre-A round financing to support the development of new imaging contrast agents and integrated therapeutic drugs [9]

Market Performance - On December 16, the A-share market saw declines across major indices, with the Shanghai Composite Index falling by 1.11% to 3824.81 points, the Shenzhen Component Index dropping by 1.51% to 12914.67 points, and the ChiNext Index decreasing by 2.1% to 3071.76 points [1] Fund Manager Changes - On December 16, there were 20 fund manager changes, with 631 fund products experiencing manager departures in the past 30 days (from November 16 to December 16) [3] - Among the changes on December 16, 25 fund products announced manager departures, involving 10 fund managers. The reasons for these changes included 5 due to job changes, 1 for personal reasons, and 4 due to product expiration [3] New Fund Managers - On December 16, 26 fund products announced new fund manager appointments, involving 11 fund managers. Notably, Qi Wei from Western Li De Fund has a total asset scale of 1.753 billion yuan, managing index funds with a highest return of 78.57% for the Western Li De Growth ETF [5] Fund Research Activity - In the past month (from November 16 to December 16), Bosera Fund conducted the most company research, engaging with 44 listed companies. Other active funds included Guotai Fund, Huaxia Fund, and Southern Fund, each researching 37 companies [6] - The most researched industry was specialized equipment, with 211 instances, followed by consumer electronics with 189 instances [6] Recent Fund Research Focus - In the last week (from December 9 to December 16), Zhongke Shuguang was the most researched company, with 116 fund institutions participating in the research. Other companies with significant attention included Haiguang Information and Guanglian Aviation [8]

Core Viewpoint - The recent conflict between analysts at Northeast Securities highlights the competitive nature of research coverage in the TMT sector, particularly regarding popular stocks like Haiguang Information and GuoDun Quantum, reflecting broader issues of resource allocation and workplace competition within the industry [1][2][9]. Group 1: Analyst Dispute - The dispute originated from overlapping research coverage between the electronic and computer teams, with analyst Li Jiu demanding the cancellation of coverage on Haiguang Information and GuoDun Quantum by analyst Zhao Yuyang [3][5][15]. - Li Jiu argued that Zhao Yuyang's coverage of various components like GPU, PCB, and materials encroached on the electronic team's territory, affecting the opportunities for junior analysts [5][9][21]. - Zhao Yuyang countered that Haiguang Information falls within the computer team's domain and criticized Li Jiu for attempting to limit coverage based on personal interests [5][9][21]. Group 2: Industry Context - The incident reflects a broader trend of resource competition within sell-side research teams, exacerbated by shrinking commission margins, making thorough research increasingly challenging [1][6][22]. - Analysts noted that the ongoing "involution" in the industry is detrimental to long-term development, as teams compete fiercely for coverage of high-profile stocks [1][22]. - Historical precedents exist, such as a similar dispute in 2022 involving analysts from Haitong Securities, indicating that conflicts over stock coverage are not uncommon in the industry [6][20]. Group 3: Company Performance - Northeast Securities reported a significant decline in commission income, with a 55.73% year-on-year drop to 51.54 million yuan in the first half of 2025 [6][20]. - The firm produced 973 research reports in the same period, including 211 deep-dive reports, and conducted 15,468 analyst and expert roadshow services [6][20].