Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-09-04 06:38Group 1 - Chip concept stocks experienced significant declines, with Cambrian-U down over 13%, Haiguang Information down over 11%, and Lanke Technology down over 8% [1] - Multiple technology innovation chip-related ETFs fell over 7% due to market conditions [1] Group 2 - The global semiconductor market is expected to continue expanding, with the World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS) predicting a market size of $700.874 billion by 2025, growing at a rate of 11.2%, primarily driven by logic and memory chips [2] - AI edge applications are accelerating penetration, with NPUs becoming ideal choices for edge devices due to their low power consumption, while advancements in wireless connectivity are promoting the development of the Internet of Things (IoT) [2] - A wave of mergers and acquisitions is emerging in the industry, covering materials, equipment, EDA, and packaging sectors, as companies pursue horizontal mergers to expand scale and vertical mergers to enhance the supply chain [2]