Zhong Guo Zheng Quan Bao·2026-01-15 08:23Market Overview - The Shanghai Composite Index fell by 0.33%, while the Shenzhen Component Index rose by 0.41% and the ChiNext Index increased by 0.56% [2] - The total market turnover reached 29,384 billion [2] Semiconductor Industry - TSMC reported its Q4 2025 net profit at $16.307 billion, a 35% year-on-year increase, with revenue of $33.731 billion, up 20.5% year-on-year [10] - The semiconductor supply chain saw a strong rally, with significant gains in storage chips, photolithography machines, and advanced packaging sectors [6] - Blue Arrow Electronics and other companies in the semiconductor sector announced mergers and acquisitions to enhance their market position [11] - The semiconductor industry is experiencing price increases across multiple segments due to rising demand from AI applications, leading to a recovery in industry profitability [12] Precious and Energy Metals - The precious metals and energy metals sectors showed strong performance, with Sichuan Gold hitting the daily limit and Hunan Silver rising over 6% [4] Agricultural Chemicals - Agricultural stocks saw a surge, with Jiangshan Co. hitting the daily limit and other companies like Lier Chemical and Guangxin Co. also experiencing gains [5] Commercial Aerospace and AI Applications - Recent popular sectors such as commercial aerospace and AI applications faced adjustments, with several previously favored stocks experiencing significant declines [5] Energy Storage Sector - The energy storage concept stocks were active, with the battery sector showing strength [13] Lithium Carbonate Prices - Lithium carbonate prices have been rising, reaching a two-year high, while a company announced a planned production halt that could reduce output by 1,500 to 2,000 tons [15] - The Chinese automotive industry is projected to see production and sales exceed 34 million units by 2025, with new energy vehicles expected to account for over 50% of new car sales [15]