Market Overview - Hong Kong stocks rose by 0.17% on Christmas Eve, while A-shares showed strong performance as funds remained cautious ahead of the holiday [1] - The U.S. GDP for Q3 grew at an annualized rate of 4.3%, exceeding expectations and marking the fastest growth since Q3 2023, driven by strong consumer spending and a rebound in exports [1] - The U.S. plans to impose tariffs on semiconductor products imported from China, effective June 2027, as a response to China's ambitions in the chip industry [1] Semiconductor Industry - Semiconductor companies, including SMIC, have announced price increases of around 10% for 8-inch BCD process platforms due to high demand for power chips in AI servers [2] - TSMC is consolidating its 8-inch capacity and plans to shut down some production lines by the end of 2027, contributing to price increase expectations [2] - Companies like Samsung and SK Hynix have raised HBM3E prices by nearly 20% due to increased orders from major tech firms [3] Rare Resources and Nickel Market - The Indonesian Nickel Mining Association reported a significant reduction in nickel production targets for 2026, aiming to prevent further price declines, which has led to a rise in nickel-related stocks [3] - Companies such as LDK Resources and Xinjiang Xinjin Mining saw stock increases of nearly 9% following the news of reduced production targets [3] Dairy Industry - Domestic dairy processing capacity is expanding as imported dairy product price advantages diminish, benefiting upstream dairy farms [4] - Companies like Yurun Agriculture and Modern Dairy experienced stock increases of nearly 7% due to this trend [4] Robotics and Automation - Cloud Deep Technology has submitted an IPO application and holds a significant market share in the quadruped robot sector [5] - SUTENG announced advancements in robotic technology, showcasing capabilities in high-precision visual perception and flexible mechanical arm control [5] Currency and Paper Industry - The offshore RMB reached a high of 7.0129 against the USD, enhancing purchasing power for raw materials in the paper industry [7] - Companies like Nine Dragons Paper and Lee & Man Paper are expected to benefit from reduced procurement costs due to the strengthened RMB [7] Company Highlights - Tiangong International has achieved significant breakthroughs in high-end materials, positioning itself as a leader in the global tool steel market [8] - The company is focusing on import substitution in high-end materials, which is expected to drive future revenue growth [8] - The company is also advancing in high-nitrogen steel for humanoid robots, collaborating with domestic firms to enhance its product offerings [9]