Core Viewpoint - Morgan Stanley reports that the semiconductor and semiconductor equipment industry is expected to announce fourth-quarter results that meet or exceed expectations, along with constructive comments for the first quarter and the full year of 2026, which will continue the positive earnings revision trend seen in recent quarters [1] Group 1: Earnings Outlook - The expectation for fourth-quarter performance is that companies will report results in line with or better than forecasts [1] - Positive commentary for the first quarter and the full year of 2026 is anticipated, supporting ongoing positive earnings revisions [1] Group 2: Preferred Stocks - Morgan Stanley continues to favor specific stocks in the sector, including Broadcom, Marvell Technology, NVIDIA, Analog Devices, Micron Technology, KLA Corporation, and Synopsys, with a rating of "overweight" [1]

Industry Overview - The global semiconductor industry is undergoing a significant transition from consumer-driven hardware cycles to a demand structure driven by the intense requirements of AI infrastructure [1] - Memory components are playing a crucial role in this shift, indicating a change in market dynamics [1] Market Dynamics - The shift towards AI infrastructure is expected to reshape the semiconductor market, leading to new opportunities and challenges for companies within the sector [1]

Core Viewpoint - The global storage prices have accelerated in Q3 and Q4 of 2025, with expectations for Q1 2026 prices to exceed forecasts due to tight supply and increasing AI demand outpacing capacity expansion [1] Group 1: Market Dynamics - AI storage is driving increased demand, necessitating an optimized multi-tier storage system to accommodate the rapidly growing KV cache space [1] - The supply of DRAM is expected to grow slower than demand, with major manufacturers like Samsung and SK Hynix projecting production increases of 5% and 8% respectively for 2026, but still falling short of market needs [3] - NAND supply is becoming more concentrated in enterprise-level products, with expected production cuts from major players like Samsung and SK Hynix due to prioritization of DRAM profitability [3] Group 2: Price Trends - In Q1 2026, DRAM prices are projected to increase by 55%-60% quarter-on-quarter, driven by a shift in production capacity towards server and HBM applications [4] - NAND prices are expected to rise by 33%-38% in the same period, influenced by supply constraints and the prioritization of server demands [4] - Major NAND manufacturers are implementing long-term contracts with significant price increases, with some contracts seeing nearly double the previous prices [4] Group 3: Company Performance - Major global storage companies are set to release strong earnings forecasts, with Samsung predicting a revenue increase of 23% year-on-year for Q4 2025 [5] - Biwei Storage anticipates a revenue increase of 165% year-on-year for Q4 2025, while Nanya Technology expects record revenue and significant profit growth [5] - The upcoming earnings reports from major players like Hynix, Samsung, and Western Digital are expected to positively impact the overall market [7] Group 4: Investment Recommendations - The focus should be on storage manufacturers, storage module/chip companies, and storage testing/packaging sectors due to the ongoing price increases and demand growth [7] - Potential opportunities in storage control chips and interface chips should be monitored as the market evolves [7] - Key investment targets include major global storage companies, module manufacturers, niche storage firms, and testing/packaging service providers [8][9]

Market Overview - The Hang Seng Index closed at 26,585.06 points, up 0.37% for the day and 3.72% year-to-date[5] - The Technology Index rose by 1.11%, with a year-to-date increase of 14.18%[5] - The Financial Index decreased by 0.44%, while the Utilities Index increased by 1.15% year-to-date[5] Key Stock Movements - Kuaishou (1024.HK) surged by 3.6%, Baidu (9888.HK) rose by 3.3%, and Alibaba (9988.HK) increased by 2.2%[7] - Semiconductor stocks showed gains, with SMIC (981.HK) up 3.7%, and Hua Hong Semiconductor (1347.HK) up 5.2%[7] Economic Indicators - The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield rose to 4.2448%, reflecting a 7.54 basis point increase over five days[23] - The U.S. dollar index stood at 98.78, with a year-to-date change of 0.47%[23] Corporate Actions - China Shipbuilding Leasing (3877.HK) plans to issue HKD 2.338 billion convertible bonds due in 2031, with net proceeds of approximately HKD 2.322 billion for operational and general corporate purposes[7] - Nanshan Aluminum (2610.HK) announced a placement of 31 million shares at a discount of 6.39% to raise HKD 2 billion[7] Commodity Prices - Gold prices surpassed HKD 4,800, with several gold mining stocks reaching new highs[2] - New York crude oil closed at USD 60.62 per barrel, up 0.46%[7]

Core Insights - India's government aims to be among the top four semiconductor manufacturing nations by 2032, with four companies set to begin commercial production in 2026 [1] - Significant investments are being made in semiconductor manufacturing, with Micron's ATMP facility in Gujarat costing over Rs 22,500 crore and Tata Electronics' fab in Dholera estimated at nearly Rs 91,000 crore [1][2] - The upcoming Budget is critical for transitioning the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) from a subsidy-led program to a long-term industrial strategy [4] Investment and Capacity - Micron Technology's ATMP facility in Gujarat has an investment of Rs 22,516 crore with phased ramp-up [2] - Tata Electronics, in partnership with Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp, plans a fab in Dholera with an investment of approximately Rs 91,000 crore, targeting an output of 50,000 wafers per month [2] - Other projects include CG Power's investment of Rs 7,600 crore for 15 million chips per day in Sanand, and Tata Semiconductor's Rs 27,000 crore investment in Assam for 48 million chips per day [2] Industry Demand and Support - India's internal semiconductor demand is projected to account for nearly 10% of global consumption over the next five years, indicating a strong case for domestic manufacturing [5] - Continued policy support similar to ISM 1.0 is essential to maintain momentum and prevent greenfield projects from relocating [6][7] - The FY27 Budget is expected to prioritize direct capital subsidies over long-term operating support due to the capital-intensive nature of semiconductor manufacturing [9] Infrastructure and Ecosystem Development - There is a need for semiconductor-ready infrastructure, including land, water, and power grids, which are often under state jurisdiction [13] - Competitive selection models for clusters and anchor investments are recommended to align state strengths with semiconductor manufacturing needs [14] - A national skills pipeline and technical tie-ups with global companies are critical for training in semiconductor technologies [19] Long-term Strategy and Governance - ISM 2.0 should adopt a long-term, milestone-linked investment model, with support extending beyond fabs to include suppliers and skilled talent [25] - A dedicated governance body is recommended to track metrics such as capex committed and project completion [19] - The upcoming Budget will be closely monitored for signals of continuity and strategic clarity in India's semiconductor ambitions [24]

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Core Viewpoint - The semiconductor industry is entering a long-term upcycle in the memory market, with supply shortages for DRAM and NAND expected to last at least until 2028, driven by demand from artificial intelligence workloads [1][3]. Group 1: Market Trends - Historical trends show that memory suppliers have oscillated between oversupply and undersupply, but the current demand surge, particularly from AI, is reshaping this cycle [1]. - Micron Technology's revenue and profit trends illustrate the traditional cycle of oversupply and undersupply, with significant demand spikes observed from 2016 to 2018, followed by downturns in 2019 and 2020, and subsequent recoveries in 2021 and 2022 [3]. - Micron forecasts that the ongoing industry demand combined with supply constraints will lead to a tight market situation that could persist beyond 2026, indicating a potential upcycle lasting at least three years [3]. Group 2: Drivers of Demand - The primary driver of this trend is the increasing demand for high-bandwidth memory (HBM) in GPUs used for AI training and inference, with Micron predicting a compound annual growth rate of approximately 40% for the HBM market, growing from about $35 billion in 2025 to around $100 billion by 2028 [3][5]. - Demand for NAND is expected to follow the growth of HBM, suggesting that the current upcycle may extend from 2024 to 2028 [5]. Group 3: Pricing and Supply Dynamics - The global memory market is experiencing a structural crisis as manufacturers reallocate wafer capacity from DRAM to HBM for AI applications, resulting in a 171% year-over-year increase in DRAM prices, with DDR5 spot prices having doubled since September 2025 [5]. - Prices for memory may remain elevated until 2027-2028, with normalization only possible once new manufacturing facilities reach mass production [5]. - Industry analysis from IDC suggests a semiconductor supercycle, with long-term revenue growth expected to achieve double-digit compound annual growth rates from 2024 to 2028 [5]. Group 4: Industry Responses - Companies are beginning to implement strategies to cope with higher NAND flash costs and longer delivery times, such as VAST's flash recycling solutions and VDURA's emphasis on tiered storage to reduce reliance on solid-state drives [5][6]. - Hybrid flash and disk storage suppliers are expected to convey similar messages, while data management vendors will promote techniques to migrate non-critical data from SSDs and apply data reduction technologies [6].

Group 1 - Oil stocks generally rose, with CNOOC (02883) up 4.32%, PetroChina (00857) up 3.33%, CNOOC (00883) up 2.98%, and Sinopec (00386) up 3.01%. International oil prices saw a slight increase, with WTI crude oil futures for February closing at $60.62 per barrel, up 0.43%, and Brent crude oil futures for March at $65.24 per barrel, up 0.49% [1] - CATL (03750) fell over 4%, down 4.4% as of the report. A report from Citi raised concerns about CATL's growth prospects due to slowing EV sales in China, rising lithium prices, and reduced export VAT rebates [1] - Kintor Pharmaceutical (02171) rose nearly 4% after announcing a clinical collaboration with Dispatch Bio to initiate a Phase I clinical trial in China by 2026 for a treatment method targeting solid tumors [1] Group 2 - Guoxia Technology (02655) surged over 7% following a strategic cooperation agreement with Shuneng Electric to enhance collaboration in the energy storage sector [2] - Kingsoft Biotech (01548) dropped over 6% after its affiliate Legend Biotech's stock fell more than 11%. Kingsoft reported that Legend's CARVYKTI had a net sales of approximately $555 million for Q4 [2] - Hong Kong real estate stocks saw a general rise, with Hysan Development (00014) up 5.17%, Sun Hung Kai Properties (00016) up 3.36%, and Wharf Real Estate (01997) up 4.02%. A report from Citi indicated a recovery in Hong Kong property prices, predicting a continued upward trend, albeit at a moderate pace due to tempered interest rate cut expectations [2] Group 3 - Baidu Group (09888) rose nearly 5%, with a cumulative increase of over 40% in the past two months. The company launched the official version of its Wenxin large model 5.0, featuring 2.4 trillion parameters [3] - Pacific Basin Shipping (02343) increased over 9%, reaching a new high of HKD 2.96, benefiting from a rise in the Baltic Dry Index, which increased by 74 points or 4.3% to 1803 points [3] - GDS Holdings (09698) rose nearly 3% after announcing the sale of shares in DayOne for $385 million, recovering approximately 95% of its investment principal with a return rate close to 6.5 times [4] Group 4 - The US stock market saw an expansion in gains, with the Nasdaq up 1%. Notable tech stocks like Intel (INTC.US) rose 11.72%, reaching a market cap of over $250 billion, the highest in four years [5] - The storage sector continued to strengthen, with Micron Technology (MU.US) up 6.61% and Western Digital (WDC.US) up 8.49%. Counterpoint Research indicated that the storage market has entered a "super bull market" phase, surpassing previous highs due to increased demand from AI and server capacity [5] - The Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index surged 2%, with popular Chinese stocks like Bilibili (BILI.US) up 5.65% and Baidu (BIDU.US) up 8.17% [6]

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International News - US natural gas futures prices saw a significant increase, with intraday gains reaching up to 30%, currently reported at $5.083 per million British thermal units, after previously recording increases of 29%, 28%, and 27% [1][7] - Precious metals market showed a downward trend, with spot gold prices dropping below $4820, $4810, $4800, and $4790 per ounce, with daily declines of 0.25%, 0.44%, 0.64%, and 0.86% respectively [1][7] - Spot silver also faced pressure, falling below $93, $92, and $91 per ounce, with daily declines of 1.68%, 2.93%, and 3.74% respectively [1][7] - US stock market performed strongly, with all three major indices closing up over 1%, the Dow Jones up 1.21%, Nasdaq up 1.18%, and S&P 500 up 1.16% [1][7] Individual Stocks - Intel shares rose over 11%, reaching a four-year high; AMD increased by 8.3%, SanDisk by over 10%, Western Digital by over 8%, and Micron Technology by over 6% [2][8] - The Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index rose by 2.22%, with notable gains from individual stocks such as New Oxygen up 14.93%, Baidu up 8.20%, and Century Internet up 7.17% [2][8] - OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman is meeting with top investors in the Middle East to pursue a new round of financing of at least $50 billion, with a post-funding valuation expected between $750 billion and $830 billion [2][8] - Apple plans a major overhaul of Siri, transforming it into a built-in chatbot with new features expected to launch later this year [2][8] Company Dynamics - French dairy company Lactalis announced a recall of multiple batches of infant formula in 18 countries, including China, due to potential contamination with Bacillus cereus toxin [3][9] - Ubisoft canceled the development of six games, including the remake of "Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time" and four unannounced titles [3][10] - The American Petroleum Institute (API) reported an increase of 3 million barrels in US API crude oil inventories last week, compared to a previous increase of 5.278 million barrels [3][10] - President Trump expressed hope for the retention of Kevin Hassett in his current position, with the shortlist for the Federal Reserve chair narrowing to two or three candidates [3][10]