Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Outperform the Market" (maintained) [1][50]. Core Insights - The demand for AI infrastructure is expected to continue increasing due to the rapid growth in the size and token consumption of AI models. Major tech companies like NVIDIA are continuously empowering AI model and application development through product iterations, thus benefiting from the AI industry boom [3][48]. - The report highlights the launch of NVIDIA's Rubin platform, which features six new chips designed for AI supercomputers, significantly reducing inference costs and enhancing performance [4][30]. - AMD introduced the Helios rack, aimed at meeting the Yotta-level AI computing demands, showcasing a substantial increase in performance and efficiency [40][41]. Summary by Sections NVIDIA Developments - NVIDIA unveiled the complete Rubin platform at CES 2026, which includes six new chips that work in extreme synergy to lower inference costs significantly. The token cost for inference can be reduced to one-tenth of the previous Blackwell platform [2][4]. - The Rubin platform features innovations such as the NVIDIA Vera CPU and Rubin GPU, which enhance training time and reduce costs for large-scale AI models [4][16]. - NVIDIA also launched the Alpamayo series of open-source AI models for autonomous driving, which includes a model with 10 billion parameters designed for the assisted driving research community [30][31]. AMD Developments - AMD's Helios rack is designed to meet the increasing demand for AI computing, featuring a core computing tray powered by four new AMD hardware components, providing 2.9 exaflops of AI computing power [41][42]. - The MI455X GPU, part of the Helios platform, boasts a performance increase of 10 times compared to its predecessor, with 320 billion transistors and advanced cooling technology [43][44]. - AMD plans to release the next-generation MI500 product in 2027, which is expected to achieve a 1000-fold increase in AI performance over four years [46][47]. Investment Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on AI themes for investment opportunities, highlighting companies in AI algorithms and applications, AI computing, and autonomous driving sectors [3][48]. - Specific strong buy recommendations include companies like 恒生电子, 中科创达, and 盛视科技, while also suggesting to monitor other firms in the AI space [3][48].

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Outperform the Market" [1][24]. Core Insights - The report highlights the significant breakthroughs in lightweight smart glasses and the emergence of "embodied intelligence" in robotic vacuum cleaners, showcasing the deep integration of AI with hardware at CES 2026 [2][4][5]. - AI is driving the upgrade of IoT across all scenarios, with strong support from chip manufacturers like Rockchip, Amlogic, and Tailing Micro, which are showcasing their capabilities in various fields [15][18]. - The report emphasizes the importance of AI in transforming smart hardware, suggesting that the integration of AI technology will enhance user experience and drive hardware upgrades [22]. Summary by Sections Smart Glasses and Robotic Vacuum Cleaners - The CES 2026 showcased lightweight smart glasses, with products like MoJie weighing only 25g and XGIMI at 28.9g, marking a significant reduction in weight through innovative optical technology and materials [6][10]. - The report notes that the application of smart glasses is expanding into various verticals such as professional translation, entertainment, outdoor sports, health maintenance, education, and industrial inspection, enhancing their competitive edge [8][9]. AI-Driven IoT and Chip Support - Rockchip presented a range of AI-driven IoT solutions, including consumer electronics and robotics, emphasizing the shift from passive to active service in hardware [15][18]. - Amlogic's focus on local computing and privacy-first solutions aims to enhance the performance of smart devices, with new chips like S905X5 and A311D2 set to launch in early 2026 [19][20]. - Tailing Micro's TL322X chip is designed to support high-end wireless gaming peripherals, showcasing advancements in wireless technology and low latency [21]. Investment Opportunities - The report suggests that investors should pay attention to the upgrade opportunities in smart hardware driven by AI, particularly in main control chips and semiconductor materials, as the demand for intelligent products continues to grow [22].

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Outperform the Market" [1][27]. Core Insights - The Hong Kong real estate market is expected to rebound in 2025, with both primary and secondary residential transactions reaching a four-year high, showing year-on-year growth of 21.5% and 16.9% respectively, leading to a total increase of 18.3% [3][7]. - The upward trend in property prices began in April 2025, with private residential prices increasing by 4.4% from the low in March 2025, and the leading index rising by 5.8% by January 2026 [3][8]. - Positive factors such as stable GDP growth, increased disposable income, and a recovering stock market are expected to enhance purchasing power and demand in 2026 [3][19]. - The concentration of market share among top developers is significant, with the top five developers holding a 46.8% market share in 2024, indicating strong performance potential during market upturns [3][21][24]. Summary by Sections Market Performance - In 2025, the total residential transaction volume reached 63,000 units, marking an 18% increase compared to 2022, with primary sales at 20,500 units and secondary sales at 42,000 units [4][7]. - The influx of mainland buyers is notable, with an estimated 13,800 units purchased by Mandarin-speaking buyers, accounting for 22% of total transactions [7]. Price Trends - Since Q2 2025, property prices have shown a steady upward trend, with the index rising by 8% from the low in March 2025 [8][19]. Rental Market - The rental market has also seen an upward trend, with rental indices increasing by 4.3% by November 2025, and the average rental yield reaching 2.88%, closely aligning with the ten-year government bond yield of 2.94% [11][12]. Supply Dynamics - The supply of new residential units has been contracting, with the number of pre-sale approvals declining by 20% by the end of 2025, creating a favorable environment for price increases [16][19]. Future Outlook - The outlook for 2026 remains positive, with expectations of continued demand recovery and manageable supply pressures, suggesting a sustained upward trend in both volume and prices [19][25].

Investment Rating - The report gives a "Buy" rating for Pop Mart (9992.HK) for the first time [1]. Core Views - Pop Mart is a leading cultural and entertainment company in China, focusing on IP incubation, consumer engagement, and the promotion of trendy toys [3]. - The company has established a comprehensive operational platform covering the entire trendy toy industry chain, leveraging its strong brand and designer partnerships [10]. Summary by Sections Company Overview - Pop Mart was founded in 2010 and has developed a robust platform around five key areas: global artist discovery, IP incubation, consumer engagement, trendy toy culture promotion, and related industry investment integration [3][10]. - The company has signed renowned designers and collaborated with global brands to create popular trendy toy products, building a strong fan base [10][14]. Horizontal Performance: IP Leadership in the Trendy Toy Market - The Chinese IP derivative and toy market is expected to grow significantly, with the market size projected to increase from RMB 99.4 billion in 2020 to RMB 174.2 billion by 2024, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.1% [5][17]. - Pop Mart holds a market share of 11.5% in the trendy toy sector, positioning itself as a benchmark enterprise with strong global layout and IP operation capabilities [23]. Vertical Performance: Channel Growth Driving Revenue - The company has diversified its sales channels both domestically and internationally, utilizing offline retail stores, online platforms, and wholesale channels [35]. - In 2024, Pop Mart's revenue is expected to reach RMB 13.04 billion, a year-on-year increase of 106.9%, with a gross margin of 66.8% [35][58]. - The company has seen significant growth in its online sales, particularly through its blind box machines and e-commerce platforms like Douyin and Tmall [37][41]. Investment Recommendations - The report forecasts that Pop Mart's overall revenue will reach RMB 33.83 billion, RMB 47.92 billion, and RMB 61.83 billion in 2025, 2026, and 2027, respectively, with growth rates of 159.5%, 41.7%, and 29.0% [54][58]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders is projected to be RMB 7.95 billion, RMB 10.81 billion, and RMB 13.82 billion for the same years, reflecting year-on-year growth of 154.2%, 36.0%, and 27.9% [54][58].

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the industry [2] Core Insights - The space photovoltaic sector is gaining attention as leading companies increase investment in perovskite solar cell research and industrialization, which is expected to open new application scenarios for photovoltaics [6][7] - The deep-sea wind power project in Shandong has received approval, marking significant progress in the development of offshore wind energy, with expectations for substantial growth in this sector [6][11] - The energy storage and hydrogen sectors are seeing regulatory efforts to standardize competition, aiming to improve market order and sustainability [7] Summary by Sections Wind Power - The Shandong deep-sea wind power project has been approved, with a total capacity of 3000MW, utilizing 214 wind turbines of 14MW each [11] - The wind power index increased by 10.39%, outperforming the CSI 300 index by 7.60 percentage points, with a current PE_TTM of approximately 27.30 times [12] - The approval of the project indicates a significant advancement in offshore wind energy, supported by technological maturity and favorable policies [11] Photovoltaics - The space photovoltaic concept is gaining traction, with companies focusing on perovskite solar cells due to their lightweight and high-efficiency characteristics, which are suitable for space applications [6] - The photovoltaic equipment index rose by 3.86%, with the solar cell component index increasing by 5.82% [5] - The current PE_TTM for the photovoltaic sector is around 47.28 times, indicating strong market interest [5] Energy Storage & Hydrogen - A meeting held by various government bodies highlighted the rapid development of the energy storage and hydrogen battery industries, emphasizing the need for regulatory measures to curb irrational competition [7] - The energy storage index increased by 5.74%, with a current PE_TTM of 31.06 times, reflecting a healthy market outlook [5] - Recommendations for investment include companies with strong competitive positions in energy storage and distributed energy sectors [7]

Core Views - The overseas market is influenced by geopolitical disturbances driving commodity prices up, while US stocks rise due to favorable technology catalysts and easing economic concerns. The MSCI global index increased by 1.49%, with most regional indices rising, led by South Korea. The S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow Jones, and Russell 2000 rose by 1.6%, 1.9%, 2.3%, and 4.6% respectively. The 10-year and 2-year US Treasury yields changed by -1bp and 7bp to 4.18% and 3.54% respectively. The US dollar index rose by 0.69% to 99.14, while COMEX gold, silver, and ICE Brent crude oil increased by 4.07%, 10.41%, and 3.65% respectively [2][19][22]. Macro Overview - The US PMI shows continued divergence, with no further deterioration in the labor market. The ISM manufacturing PMI for December recorded 47.9%, down 0.3 percentage points from the previous value, indicating manufacturing contraction. The services PMI rose to 54.4%, up 1.8 percentage points, driven by strong holiday demand. Non-farm payrolls for December added 50,000 jobs, below expectations, while the unemployment rate fell by 0.1 percentage points to 4.4% [2][3][4]. Policy Insights - The US is increasing control over Venezuelan oil, with Trump announcing that Venezuela will transfer 30 to 50 million barrels of sanctioned high-quality oil to the US, which will be sold at market prices. Trump also indicated he has decided on a new Federal Reserve chairperson, with an announcement expected soon. The Supreme Court has yet to release a ruling on Trump's tariffs, with the next key date being January 14 [2][7]. Market Dynamics - The US stock market is supported by the CES technology conference and improved employment data, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq showing significant gains. The S&P 500 index's PE ratio is at 29.75, above the historical average, indicating high valuation levels. The index's price-to-earnings ratio relative to the 10-year Treasury yield is 0.82, also above the historical average [23][28][29]. Sector Performance - In the S&P 500, all sectors except utilities saw gains, with consumer discretionary, materials, and industrials leading the way. Notable concept indices such as OLED, 3D printing, and lithium batteries performed well, with increases of 11.5%, 10.1%, and 8.8% respectively [33][29]. Hong Kong Market - The Hong Kong stock market showed a mixed performance, with the Hang Seng Index and Hang Seng Technology Index declining by 0.4% and 0.9% respectively. The healthcare sector led gains due to favorable policies, while the overall market remains volatile amid changing expectations for interest rate cuts [38][43].

Domestic Demand - In December 2025, retail sales of passenger vehicles in China were 2.296 million units, down 13% year-on-year, compared to a 7% decline in November[2] - Retail sales of major home appliances decreased by 28.5% year-on-year as of January 2, 2026, but improved by 8.4 percentage points from the previous value[2] - The volume of postal express deliveries decreased by 0.9% year-on-year as of January 4, 2026, a decline of 2 percentage points from the previous value[2] - Daily box office revenue for movies was 53.55 million yuan, down 26.3% year-on-year as of January 9, 2026[2] Industrial Sector - The Nanhua Industrial Index rose by 2.4% this week, with the black materials index up 2.7% and the non-ferrous metals index up 5.3%[4] - Daily average pig iron production and cement clinker capacity utilization rates increased, while the apparent demand for major steel products declined[4] - New home sales in 30 major cities fell by 38.4% year-on-year as of January 9, 2026, a decrease of 7.4 percentage points from the previous week[4] External Demand - Port cargo throughput increased by 1.1% year-on-year as of January 4, 2026, but this was a decline of 0.9 percentage points from the previous value[4] - Container throughput at ports rose by 7.7% year-on-year, an increase of 0.5 percentage points from the previous value[4] - South Korea's export value increased by 13.4% year-on-year in December, up 5 percentage points from November[4] Price Trends - The price of rebar futures increased by 0.7%, while spot prices rose by 0.6% this week[4] - Coking coal futures prices increased by 7.2%, with Shanxi coking coal spot prices remaining stable[4] - The agricultural product wholesale price index decreased slightly by 0.4% this week[4]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Outperform the Market" which indicates an expected performance that exceeds the market by more than 5% over the next six months [23] Core Insights - The CES 2026 event highlighted the continuous enhancement of global AI computing power platforms, with significant advancements from major chip manufacturers like NVIDIA and AMD [3][5] - NVIDIA's Rubin platform has achieved full-scale production, while AMD introduced its Helios platform, showcasing the ongoing improvements in AI computing infrastructure that are expected to drive the global AI industry forward [6][19] - The report emphasizes the synergy between the enhancement of AI computing infrastructure and the iterative upgrades of global large models, which will foster sustained growth in the AI sector [3][19] Summary by Sections Industry News and Commentary - CES 2026 concluded on January 9, 2026, showcasing advancements in AI computing chips from companies like NVIDIA and AMD [3][6] - NVIDIA's Rubin platform is designed for building advanced AI supercomputers and is now in full production, with products expected to be available in the second half of 2026 [7] - AMD's Helios platform aims to provide significant computational power for large parameter model training, enhancing bandwidth and energy efficiency [8] Weekly Market Review - The computer industry index rose by 8.49% this week, outperforming the CSI 300 index by 5.70 percentage points [12] - As of the last trading day, the overall P/E ratio for the computer industry was 58.8 times, with 325 out of 359 A-share component stocks experiencing price increases [16] Investment Recommendations - The report suggests a strong focus on AI-related investment opportunities, particularly in AI computing and algorithms [19] - Recommended stocks in AI computing include Haiguang Information, Longxin Zhongke, and Inspur Information, while strong recommendations in AI algorithms include Hengsheng Electronics and Zhongke Chuangda [19]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Outperform the Market" (预计6个月内，行业指数表现强于市场表现5%以上) [40] Core Insights - The support policies for controllable nuclear fusion are being issued continuously, which is expected to accelerate the industrialization process. The global fusion power generation is projected to increase from 2 TWh in 2035 to 375 TWh in 2050, and nearly 25,000 TWh by 2100. The share of fusion in the global power structure is expected to reach 15% by 2075 and 27% by 2100 [3][11] - The global nuclear fusion industry value is expected to grow to $843.5 billion by 2040, indicating a vast market potential. The industry has been included in several national planning documents, such as the "2030 Carbon Peak Action Plan" and the "14th Five-Year Plan for Modern Energy System" [3][17] - The recent promulgation of the "Atomic Energy Law" in September 2025 provides legal support for the development of controllable nuclear fusion, reducing regulatory uncertainties and promoting the long-term sustainable development of fusion energy in China [6][8] Summary by Sections Industry Dynamics - The semiconductor industry index rose by 10.61% this week, outperforming the CSI 300 index by 7.82 percentage points. Since the beginning of 2025, the semiconductor industry index has increased by 61.48%, outperforming the CSI 300 index by 40.54 percentage points [31] - The controllable nuclear fusion has been recognized as a key low-carbon frontier technology in national policies, with various supportive measures being implemented [8][6] Market Forecast - According to ITEA, fusion power generation is expected to reach 375 TWh by 2050 and nearly 25,000 TWh by 2100, with a significant increase in its share of the global power structure [11] - Precedence Research forecasts that the global nuclear fusion market value will reach $4.72 trillion by 2030 and $843.5 billion by 2040, with a CAGR of 6% from 2030 to 2040 [17]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Strong Outperform" rating for the oil and petrochemical sector [1]. Core Viewpoints - The oil price is supported in the short term by geopolitical risks, particularly due to tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela, as well as instability in the Middle East [6]. - The supply of oil from Venezuela may see a recovery, but significant uncertainties remain regarding the scale of production due to the need for substantial investment [6]. - The fluorochemical sector is expected to maintain high levels of activity due to supply constraints and favorable demand driven by policy support [6]. - The semiconductor materials sector is experiencing a positive cycle with improving fundamentals and domestic substitution trends [7]. Summary by Sections Oil and Petrochemicals - Geopolitical tensions are influencing oil prices, with WTI crude futures rising by 2.72% and Brent crude by 3.70% in early January 2026 [6]. - The U.S. Treasury Secretary indicated potential easing of sanctions on Venezuela, which could lead to increased oil supply, but investment interest from U.S. companies remains cautious [6]. - The macroeconomic outlook includes a projected 150 basis point rate cut by the Federal Reserve in 2026, with stable employment growth signals [6]. Fluorochemicals - The supply quota for HFCs has increased slightly, with a total of 797,845 tons for 2026, which is a year-on-year increase of 5,963 tons [6]. - The demand for refrigerants is expected to grow due to continued government subsidies and favorable policies, particularly in the home appliance and automotive sectors [6]. - The production of household air conditioners is projected to increase by 11% year-on-year in January 2026, indicating strong demand [6]. Semiconductor Materials - The semiconductor materials sector is benefiting from a positive inventory destocking trend and improving end-market fundamentals [7]. - The report suggests that the sector may see further upward movement due to cyclical recovery and domestic substitution [7]. - Companies to watch include Shanghai Xinyang, Lianrui New Materials, and Qiangli New Materials [7].