Core Viewpoint - Nomura's research report anticipates a potential decline of 0% to 7% in global smartphone shipments by 2026, primarily due to rising memory costs that may increase retail prices and suppress market demand [1] Industry Summary - The report highlights that some smartphone manufacturers are struggling to secure sufficient memory supply, which could ultimately lead to a reduction in shipments for 2026 [1] Company Summary - Nomura downgraded Sunny Optical's rating from "Buy" to "Neutral," significantly reducing the target price from HKD 102 to HKD 60 due to the challenges in the supply of non-core smartphone components [1] - The rating for Q Technology was downgraded from "Buy" to "Reduce," with the target price raised from HKD 5 to HKD 7.1, reflecting an upward adjustment in earnings forecasts due to gains from the disposal of its Indian branch [1]