Di Yi Cai Jing Zi Xun·2026-01-21 03:29Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles indicates a significant downturn in the hardware technology sector, with major companies experiencing substantial stock price declines due to reduced corporate spending amid economic uncertainty and rising component costs [2][3][4] - Morgan Stanley downgraded the hardware technology industry's rating, warning of a "perfect storm" caused by slowing demand, input cost inflation, and overvaluation, leading to a more defensive strategy until 2026 [2][3] - The latest survey by Morgan Stanley predicts that hardware technology budget growth will only increase by 1% in 2026, marking the weakest growth in nearly 15 years, excluding the COVID-19 pandemic period [2] Group 2 - According to the International Workplace Group's report, 95% of CEOs are optimistic about 2026, but CFOs are planning to cut budgets by an average of 10% to control costs, leveraging AI and flexible work solutions to enhance operational efficiency [3] - A separate Morgan Stanley survey indicates that if component inflation continues, 30% to 60% of customers may reduce their planned purchases of PCs, servers, and storage devices, increasing the risk of downward adjustments in profit expectations for 2026 [3][4] - Citigroup analysts noted that hardware companies and distributors are facing fluctuations in enterprise demand, rising memory costs, and a projected decline in PC shipments by up to 9% in 2026, with a moderate scenario predicting a 5% contraction [4]