Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-01-14 03:52Group 1 - Domestic wafer fabs are experiencing a recovery in capacity utilization and a strong willingness to expand production, driven by AI, which is expected to lead to a super cycle in storage [1] - The semiconductor equipment demand is anticipated to rise due to increased domestic production rates and the push for self-sufficiency in logic chips [1] - The market is witnessing a significant increase in trading volume, indicating a high risk appetite, although short-term volatility is expected due to the further increase in margin financing [1] Group 2 - The AI-driven global storage chip industry is entering a "super cycle," with supply-demand mismatches leading to higher-than-expected price increases [1] - Domestic and international storage expansions are ongoing, with companies like Changxin and Changcun accelerating their IPO processes, which is expected to boost upstream semiconductor equipment investment opportunities [1] - The low domestic production rate of semiconductor equipment and tightening export controls from the US, Japan, and the Netherlands are likely to accelerate the progress of domestic semiconductor equipment production [1]