2 1 Shi Ji Jing Ji Bao Dao·2025-09-17 10:00Core Viewpoint - The A-share market showed strong performance on September 17, with major indices rebounding after initial declines, particularly in the semiconductor sector, which saw significant stock price increases and multiple stocks hitting the daily limit up [1] Semiconductor Industry - The semiconductor supply chain experienced robust growth, with notable stocks such as SMIC reaching historical highs and five companies, including Xingtou New Science and Technology, hitting the 20% daily limit up [1] - According to a SEMI report, global semiconductor equipment shipments reached $33.07 billion in Q2 2025, marking a 24% year-on-year increase. However, sales in mainland China totaled $11.36 billion, reflecting a 2% year-on-year decline but an 11% quarter-on-quarter increase, maintaining a 34.4% share of the global semiconductor equipment market [1] - Guosen Securities highlighted that the focus on semiconductor self-sufficiency has returned to the market's attention, with companies like Deepseek and Alibaba increasing their commitment to domestic computing power adaptation and procurement [1] - The domestic advanced process capabilities are improving, indicating that the local computing power chain is experiencing a "Davis Double Click" effect, which suggests a favorable environment for growth [1] - The optimistic outlook for the electronics sector in 2025 is based on the convergence of macro policy cycles, industry inventory cycles, and AI innovation cycles, leading to expected valuation expansion [1]