3 6 Ke·2026-01-07 03:54Core Viewpoint - The U.S. stock market continues its strong momentum into the new year, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones reaching all-time closing highs, indicating a shift of funds from leading AI giants to deeper sectors of the supply chain, particularly benefiting the semiconductor industry [1] Group 1: Market Performance - The Dow Jones increased by 0.99% to 49,462.08 points, crossing the significant psychological barrier of 49,000 points [1] - The S&P 500 also set a new record, rising by 0.62% to 6,944.82 points [1] Group 2: Storage Sector Surge - The storage sector in the U.S. stock market experienced explosive growth, with significant gains in major companies: SanDisk (SNDK) surged by 27.56%, Micron (MU) rose by 10.02%, Western Digital (WDC) increased by 16.77%, and Seagate (STX) climbed by 14% [3] Group 3: AI Storage Architecture - NVIDIA introduced the "Inference Context Memory Storage Platform" at CES 2026, marking a shift in AI architecture where inference becomes a complex system engineering challenge rather than solely reliant on GPUs [5] - The new architecture addresses the need for handling large-scale token processing, creating a "G3.5 flash layer" that integrates enterprise-grade NAND flash storage directly with GPU systems [7][9] Group 4: Valuation Reconstruction - The introduction of NVIDIA's platform provides a clear quantitative anchor for storage demand, allowing analysts to accurately calculate storage needs based on the number of GPU racks deployed, leading to a shift from traditional P/B valuation to PE premium for storage companies [10] Group 5: Supply Chain Dynamics - Structural growth pressures are impacting the supply chain, with expectations of continued DRAM price increases due to production constraints, projected to grow by 51% in revenue by 2026, while NAND revenue is expected to grow by 45% [11][13] - The average selling price (ASP) for DRAM is anticipated to rise by 33%, and for NAND by 26%, reflecting strong demand in the memory semiconductor industry [13] Group 6: Industry Outlook - Wall Street consensus indicates that the current "storage supercycle" will last at least until 2027, with top storage companies' total market value potentially approaching $1.5 trillion by 2027, representing over 50% upside from current levels [16] - Major tech companies like Google, Amazon, and Microsoft have placed unlimited orders with manufacturers like Micron, highlighting the critical role of storage solutions in the AI landscape [19]