Investment Rating - The industry rating is "Outperform the Market," indicating that the overall return of the industry is expected to exceed the market benchmark index by more than 5% in the next 6 months [6][13]. Core Insights - Merge Labs has successfully completed a seed round financing of approximately $250 million, achieving a valuation of $850 million. This financing was led by OpenAI, with its CEO Sam Altman participating as a co-founder and investor. Unlike mainstream brain-machine interface technologies, Merge Labs focuses on a non-invasive or minimally invasive approach centered on ultrasound, bypassing the traditional "electrode-neuron" paradigm [3][4]. - The brain-machine interface market is projected to grow rapidly, with the global market size expected to reach approximately $2.62 billion in 2024 and $2.94 billion in 2025, potentially growing to $12.4 billion by 2034, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.35% over the next decade. In China, the market size is anticipated to be 3.2 billion yuan in 2024, increasing to 6.14 billion yuan by 2028 [5]. Summary by Sections Investment Highlights - Merge Labs' ultrasound-based technology aims to balance between non-invasive (safe but limited resolution) and invasive (clear signals but with surgical risks and ethical concerns) methods. The unique potential of ultrasound's deep penetration and "soft interface" concept is highlighted, although the technology is still in the laboratory research phase and faces multiple unresolved challenges [4]. Market Outlook - The report emphasizes the strategic importance of brain-machine interfaces as a key sector in the "14th Five-Year Plan," aiming to drive new economic growth points. The industry is expected to gain momentum over the next decade, potentially creating a new high-tech industry in China [5]. Recommended Companies - The report suggests monitoring companies such as Rock Mountain Technology, Hanwei Technology, Sanbo Brain Science, Innovation Medical, Dongfang Zhongke, Xiangyu Medical, Entropy Technology, Chengyitong, Weisi Medical, Meilan De, Aipeng Medical, and Beiyikang for potential investment opportunities [5].

投资要点： 一、中期选举有何看点？ 宏 观 专 题 参议院更换约 1/3，众议院全换。中期选举是夹在两次总统选举间 的国会换届选举。美国国会是美国的立法机构，此次选举将决定 2027 年-2028 年间两党在国会的席位数分配，影响特朗普本轮任期后半程的 政策落地。参议院中将有约三分之一席位的议员到期改选，而众议院 席位全部重选。参众两院的选举流程基本一致，先在各州开展初选， 推出席位的党派候选人，然后在 11 月 3 日最终投票。区别主要在于代 表选区不同。参议院的席位按照每个州 2 位固定分配，而众议院席位 按照依据人口比例划分选区。 悬念主要在众议院。当前国会中，共和党横扫参众两院。在参议 院变更的 35 个席位中，约 16 个席位为共和党的坚固票仓。民主党若 想要扭转局势较为困难，参议院或继续由共和党或继续执掌。而众议 院的形势胶着，民主党只需夺回 3 个席位即可夺取控制权。 关注 3 月"超级星期二"和 6 月选举高峰期。首先，是 3 月 3 日 的"超级星期二"。在这天，将有 3 个州将最早开启初选。其中，北卡 来罗纳州有一个摇摆的参议院席位；而德克萨斯州在众议院有 38 个席 位，规模仅次于加州。 ...

Group 1 - The report highlights that the biopharmaceutical industry, characterized by high investment, long cycles, and high risks, sees the protection of trade secrets as crucial for maintaining core competitiveness. The current protection system is evolving into a comprehensive approach that includes management, technology, and emergency response, covering risks throughout the entire lifecycle [2][8] - The report notes that the biopharmaceutical sector is positioned as a core part of the "20+8" industrial cluster in regions like Shenzhen, with projected outputs of nearly 55 billion yuan and over 100 billion yuan for biopharmaceuticals and high-end medical devices, respectively, by 2024 [8] - The government is actively promoting a public service system for trade secret protection, transitioning from post-event remedies to proactive warning and monitoring services, thereby supporting innovation and safe development in the industry [2][8] Group 2 - The report reviews the performance of the pharmaceutical sector from January 12 to January 16, noting that the medical services sector saw a gain of 3.29%, while the pharmaceutical commercial sector and chemical pharmaceuticals experienced declines of 2.33% and 2.40%, respectively [10][14] - Valuation levels for the biopharmaceutical sector indicate that biological products have the highest price-to-earnings ratio at 88.92 times, followed by chemical pharmaceuticals at 82.11 times, while traditional Chinese medicine and pharmaceutical commercial sectors lag behind at 31.22 times and 21.50 times, respectively [10][14] - The report tracks industry hotspots, including the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology's solicitation of opinions on the National Pharmaceutical Reserve Management Measures, and highlights international cooperation discussions between Algeria and Oman in the pharmaceutical sector [18][20]

Core Insights - The report identifies key themes in the market, including "right-side breakout," "right-side trend," "bottom stabilization," and "bottom reversal" as critical indicators for investment opportunities [4][8]. Right-Side Breakout Opportunities - New themes identified include Memory, Perovskite Battery, and Health China, indicating potential growth sectors [4][10]. - The Memory Index shows a 12% fund holding ratio with a 5-day increase of 8% and a year-to-date increase of 12% [10]. - Other notable indices include the Perovskite Battery Index with a 5-day increase of 4% and a year-to-date increase of 15% [12]. Right-Side Trend Opportunities - Newly identified trends include Display Screen, Cobalt Ore, Yangtze Storage, Advanced Packaging, AI Applications, and Robotics [4][14]. - The Display Screen Manufacturing Equipment Index has a fund holding ratio of 6% with a 5-day increase of 6% and a year-to-date increase of 23% [14]. - The Advanced Packaging Index shows a 5% fund holding ratio with a 5-day increase of 13% and a year-to-date increase of 30% [14]. Bottom Stabilization Opportunities - Continuous effective themes include Hang Seng Innovation Drug, Kuaishou Platform, CSI Dividend, Financial Technology, and Hang Seng Automotive [4][20]. - The Health China Index has a fund holding ratio of 4% with a 5-day increase of 3% and a year-to-date increase of 14% [20]. - The Kuaishou Platform Index shows a 5-day increase of 3% and a year-to-date increase of 27% [20]. Bottom Reversal Opportunities - Sustained effective themes include Methanol, Hang Seng Innovation Drug, and Industrial Software [4][20]. - The Methanol Index has shown a significant recovery, indicating potential for further growth [20].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating There is no information provided in the content about the report industry investment rating. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - This week, the sentiment of interest - rate bonds was strong with slightly declining yields, and credit bond yields generally followed suit. The 10 - year ultra - long - term credit bonds performed strongly, and the spreads of secondary perpetual (Two - Perpetual, or "Two - Yong") bonds narrowed across the board. The excess spreads of industrial and urban investment perpetual bonds decreased slightly. [3][4] - Vanke's debt extension plan was better than expected, leading to an increase in the secondary prices of its outstanding bonds. However, due to the lack of unexpected industry support policies and the will to ensure rigid payment, the market remains cautious about central and state - owned enterprise real - estate bonds with the "high - debt, high - leverage, and high - turnover" model. It is recommended to maintain a wait - and - see attitude towards real - estate bonds in the short term. [5][40] - After the New Year, the performance of Two - Yong bonds was strong. The growth of dividend - insurance premium income may have increased the demand for ultra - long - term Two - Yong bonds, causing a significant decline in yields. Considering the central bank's strong intention to support the market, there may still be room for the spreads of Two - Yong bonds to compress. [5][40] 3. Summary According to the Table of Contents 3.1 Credit Bonds Follow Interest Rates Downward, Ultra - Long - Term Credit Bonds Perform Strongly - Interest - rate bond yields: The yields of 3Y, 5Y, 7Y, and 10Y China Development Bank bonds decreased by 2BP, 4BP, 3BP, and 1BP respectively, while the 1Y yield increased by 2BP. [3][11] - Credit bond yields: Overall, they followed the decline in interest rates. The yields of 1Y AA+ and above - grade credit bonds remained flat, while those of other grades decreased by 1BP; 3Y AA+ and above - grade yields decreased by 1BP, and other grades decreased by 3 - 4BP; 5Y AA+ grade yields decreased by 5BP, and other grades decreased by 1 - 2BP; 7Y credit bond yields of all grades decreased by 2 - 3BP; 10Y AA+ and above - grade yields decreased by 4 - 5BP, and AA grade decreased by 2BP. [3][11] - Credit spreads: Generally stable, with the 10 - year ultra - long - term credit performing strongly. The spreads of 1Y all grades narrowed by 1 - 2BP; 3Y AA+ and above spreads remained flat, and other grades narrowed by 2 - 3BP; 5Y AA+ spreads narrowed by 2BP, and other grades widened by 1 - 2BP; 7Y AAA spreads remained flat, and other grades widened by 1BP; 10Y AA+ and above spreads narrowed by 3 - 4BP, and AA grade spreads narrowed by 1BP. [3][11] 3.2 Urban Investment Bond Spreads Mostly Decline by 0 - 1BP - By external rating: The credit spreads of external - rated AAA - level urban investment platforms generally remained flat, while those of AA and AA+ levels generally decreased by 1BP. [4][16] - By administrative level: The credit spreads of provincial and municipal - level platforms generally remained flat compared with last week, while those of district - county - level platforms decreased by 1BP. [4][22] 3.3 Industrial Bond Spreads Remain Stable Overall, Vanke's Spreads Compress Significantly - Real - estate bonds: Central - state - owned enterprise real - estate bond spreads widened by 9BP, state - owned enterprise real - estate bond spreads widened by 4BP, mixed - ownership real - estate bond spreads converged significantly by 451BP, and private - enterprise real - estate bond spreads increased by 14BP. Vanke's spreads decreased by 4285BP. [4][27] - Other industrial bonds: AAA - grade coal bond spreads remained flat, and other grades decreased by 1BP; AA+ steel bond spreads decreased by 3BP, and AAA remained flat; the spreads of all grades of chemical bonds remained flat. [4][27] 3.4 Two - Yong Bond Spreads Narrow Across the Board, Yields of Medium - and Long - Term Varieties Decline Significantly - 1Y Two - Yong bonds: Yields of all grades decreased by 1BP, and spreads compressed by 2BP. - 3Y Two - Yong bonds: Yields of all grades decreased by 5 - 6BP, and spreads compressed by 3 - 5BP. - 5Y Two - Yong bonds: Yields of all grades decreased by 5 - 6BP, and spreads compressed by 1 - 2BP. [35] 3.5 Excess Spreads of Industrial and Urban Investment Perpetual Bonds Decrease Slightly - Industrial AAA - grade 3Y perpetual bonds: Excess spreads converged by 0.43BP to 14.41BP, at the 36.98% quantile since 2015. - Industrial 5Y perpetual bonds: Excess spreads remained the same as last week at 13.20BP, at the 32.28% quantile since 2015. - Urban investment AAA - grade 3Y perpetual bonds: Excess spreads decreased by 0.13BP to 4.51BP, at the 3.52% quantile. - Urban investment 5Y perpetual bonds: Excess spreads decreased by 0.79BP to 10.13BP, at the 18.64% quantile. [38] 3.6 Vanke's Extension Plan is Better than Expected, Two - Yong Bond Spreads Still Have Compression Space - Vanke: Its debt extension plan was better than expected, and the secondary prices of its outstanding bonds increased. However, due to the lack of relevant policies, the market is still cautious about central and state - owned enterprise real - estate bonds, and it is recommended to maintain a wait - and - see attitude in the short term. [5][40] - Two - Yong bonds: After the New Year, they performed strongly. The growth of dividend - insurance premium income may have increased the demand for ultra - long - term Two - Yong bonds. Considering the central bank's support, there may still be room for spread compression. [5][40] 3.7 Credit Spread Database Compilation Instructions - Market credit spreads, Two - Yong spreads, and urban investment/industrial perpetual bond spreads are calculated based on ChinaBond medium - and short - term note and ChinaBond perpetual bond data, with historical quantiles starting from the beginning of 2015. - Urban investment and industrial bond - related credit spreads are compiled and statistically analyzed by Huafu Securities Research Institute, with historical quantiles starting from the beginning of 2015. - Sample selection criteria: Industrial and urban investment bonds select medium - term notes and public - offering corporate bonds, excluding guaranteed bonds and perpetual bonds. Bonds with a remaining term of less than 0.5 years or more than 5 years are excluded from the statistical sample. Industrial and urban investment bonds use external entity ratings, while commercial banks use ChinaBond implied debt ratings. [46]

Investment Rating - The coal industry is rated as "stronger than the market" [7] Core Views - The report emphasizes that the coal industry is currently experiencing a transformation, with policies aimed at energy security and a shift in supply dynamics. The coal price is expected to stabilize, with potential fluctuations in the short term [5][6] - The report highlights the limited elasticity of coal supply due to strict capacity controls and increasing mining difficulties, particularly in eastern regions. This is expected to lead to a concentration of production in western areas, raising supply costs [5] - The report suggests that despite weak macroeconomic conditions affecting coal demand, the rigid supply and rising costs will support coal prices, which are anticipated to maintain a volatile upward trend [5] Summary by Sections 1. Market Overview - The coal index experienced a slight decline of 3.11%, underperforming the Shanghai and Shenzhen 300 index by 2.54 percentage points. Year-to-date, the coal index has increased by 2.96% [13] 2. Thermal Coal - As of January 16, the Qinhuangdao 5500K thermal coal price is 695 CNY/ton, down 4 CNY/ton week-on-week, with a year-on-year decrease of 66 CNY/ton [3][32] - Daily average production from 462 sample mines is 5.467 million tons, a week-on-week increase of 15,000 tons but a year-on-year decrease of 6.2% [3][42] - The report notes a significant drop in daily consumption at major power plants, with inventory levels slightly increasing [3][46] 3. Coking Coal - The price of main coking coal at Jingtang Port has risen to 1,770 CNY/ton, reflecting a week-on-week increase of 150 CNY/ton [4][76] - Daily average production from 523 sample mines is 769,000 tons, with a year-on-year decrease of 2.7% [4][76] - The report indicates that the coking coal market is experiencing upward price adjustments, driven by supply constraints and increased demand from steel production [4][76] 4. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on companies with strong resource endowments and stable operating performance, such as China Shenhua, China Coal Energy, and Shaanxi Coal and Chemical Industry [6] - Companies with production growth potential and those benefiting from a bottoming coal price cycle are also highlighted, including Yanzhou Coal Mining, Huayang Co., and Gansu Energy [6] - The report recommends considering companies with integrated coal and power operations to mitigate cyclical volatility, such as Shaanxi Energy and Xinji Energy [6]

Investment Rating - The industry rating is "Outperform the Market" [8] Core Insights - TSMC reported strong Q4 financial results and optimistic performance outlook, with a capital expenditure plan of up to $56 billion for 2026, a 37% increase from the actual spending of $40.9 billion in 2025, marking a record high for the company [3][4] - The demand for AI is real and strong, with high capital expenditures expected to continue over the next three years, significantly exceeding the $101 billion spent in the past three years, focusing on supporting AI demand and global advanced process capacity expansion [4] - The global average utilization rate for 8-inch wafers is projected to rise to 85-90% in 2026, significantly better than the 75-80% in 2025, driven by the increasing demand for power-related ICs due to applications like AI servers and Edge AI [5] Recommendations - Focus on Taiwanese semiconductor supply chain companies such as Shenghui Integrated, Yaxiang Integrated, and Hanzhong Precision [6] - Pay attention to domestic companies with high potential in the measurement segment, including Jingce Electronics, Zhongke Feimeasure, Saiteng Co., and Aiko Optoelectronics [6] - Consider companies involved in clean rooms and medium systems like Zhengfan Technology, Shengjian Technology, Meier Technology, and Zhichun Technology [6] - Look into testing probe companies such as Helin Weina and Qiangyi Co. [6] - Core process equipment firms include Northern Huachuang, Zhongwei Company, Tuojing Technology, Weidao Nano, and Maiwei Co. [6] - Advanced packaging companies like Kuaike Intelligent and Xinqi Micro-Assembly are also recommended [6] - Third-party testing firms such as Sutest and Shengke Nano should be considered [6]

Investment Rating - The industry rating is "Outperform the Market," indicating that the overall return of the industry is expected to exceed the market benchmark index by more than 5% in the next 6 months [11]. Core Insights - Meta is shifting its core strategy from the metaverse to AI wearable devices, planning to double the annual production capacity of AI smart glasses to 20 million units by the end of 2026, with potential further increases to 30 million units based on market conditions [2][3]. - The smart glasses market is becoming increasingly competitive with major players like Apple and Samsung entering the space. Meta's collaboration with EssilorLuxottica has seen strong market performance, with some models selling out immediately and the Ray-Ban Meta series experiencing over 200% year-on-year sales growth [3]. - OpenAI is expected to launch its first AI headphone product, targeting a production volume of 40 to 50 million units in the first year, competing directly with Apple's AirPods [3]. Summary by Sections Smart Glasses Market - The smart glasses segment is heating up with significant entries from companies like Apple, Samsung, and Xiaomi, indicating a robust competitive landscape [3]. - Meta's partnership with EssilorLuxottica has resulted in strong sales performance, with certain models selling out quickly and a notable increase in year-on-year sales [3]. AI Wearable Devices - Meta is focusing on AI wearable devices, with plans to enhance production capabilities significantly by 2026 [2]. - OpenAI is set to introduce a new AI headphone product, further diversifying the AI wearable market [3]. Investment Opportunities - Suggested companies to watch include those involved in smart glasses (e.g., Deep Science, Quick Intelligent), silicon-based OLED screens (e.g., Yirui Technology), and automation equipment (e.g., Bozhong Precision) [4].

Investment Rating - The industry rating is "Outperform the Market" indicating that the overall industry return is expected to exceed the market benchmark index by more than 5% in the next 6 months [15]. Core Insights - The competition between NVIDIA and Google in the AI chip market is heavily reliant on TSMC's CoWoS advanced packaging, which is currently a critical bottleneck in the AI chip supply chain [3]. - TSMC's capital expenditure for 2026 is projected to be between $52 billion and $56 billion, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 27% to 37% due to strong AI demand [3]. - NVIDIA is collaborating with Amkor to expand its production capacity in the U.S. from 2026 to 2029, as TSMC reallocates some advanced packaging orders to OSAT manufacturers [3]. - Samsung and Intel are actively enhancing their advanced process capabilities, with Samsung aiming to increase its global 2nm monthly capacity to 21,000 wafers by the end of 2026 [4]. - HBM is identified as a key battleground in the competition between NVIDIA's GPUs and Google's TPUs, influencing both performance limits and the actual deliverable quantities of chips [4]. - NAND and SSD demand is significantly amplified in AI data centers, with NVIDIA's Rubin platform enhancing data sharing and reuse, potentially increasing SSD demand [5]. - There is a rising demand for inference cards as large model vendors seek alternatives to NVIDIA's chips to reduce dependency and costs [6]. Summary by Sections Advanced Process and Packaging - TSMC leads in advanced packaging with CoWoS capacity constraints impacting NVIDIA and Google's AI chip output [3]. - Amkor and ASE are being utilized to alleviate TSMC's capacity pressure, with Amkor investing $5 billion in advanced packaging facilities in Arizona [3][4]. Storage Side - HBM is crucial for the competition between NVIDIA and Google, while on-chip SRAM is emerging as a new direction for inference storage [4]. - The collaboration between NVIDIA and Groq focuses on inference technology utilizing on-chip SRAM [4]. Client Side - Major AI model vendors are diversifying their computational resources, with Anthropic planning to deploy up to 1 million TPUs by 2026 and OpenAI partnering with Cerebras for a large-scale AI inference platform [6]. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on sectors within the semiconductor supply chain, including foundries, advanced packaging, storage, and AI model applications, amidst the competitive landscape between NVIDIA and Google [7].

Group 1 - The insurance sector has entered a valuation recovery phase since 2025, with a cumulative increase of 31.31% in the insurance sector, continuing strong momentum into 2026, driven by improved capital market sentiment and rising equity markets, leading to a collective strength in insurance stocks, with major companies like China Ping An reaching multi-year highs [1][7]. - The new individual insurance premium growth for major insurers such as China Life, Ping An, Taikang, and Xinhua has exceeded expectations, with first-day growth rates reaching 40-60%, driven by the "deposit migration" effect, product structure optimization, and the ongoing reinforcement of anti-involution policies in the insurance industry [1][8][16]. Group 2 - Regulatory measures have opened up space for asset-side expansion, with significant potential for increasing equity allocation by insurance funds. The total investment return rate for listed insurance companies has shifted to a range of 5%-6%, with a systematic increase in investment yield driven by regulatory policy collaboration [2][22]. - The insurance sector is expected to benefit from the recovery of the real estate market, with improved financing conditions for property companies and a narrowing of credit risk premiums, enhancing the valuation framework for the insurance sector [2][27]. Group 3 - The recent strong performance of the insurance sector reflects a resonance repair driven by multiple positive factors on both the asset and liability sides. The "deposit migration" trend has brought continuous incremental premiums, while the adjustment of product interest rates has effectively controlled long-term cost pressures [3][27]. - The regulatory adjustments have significantly expanded the equity allocation space for insurance funds, allowing for a more flexible allocation of equity assets and enhancing overall portfolio returns [21][22].