GOLDEN SUN SECURITIES·2026-02-26 10:24Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the media industry, indicating a positive outlook for investment opportunities in this sector [5]. Core Insights - The media industry has shown significant performance, with the media index rising by 3.5% last week, outperforming the Shanghai Composite Index by 3.1% [11]. - The report highlights a K-shaped recovery in the gaming sector, with high-end and cost-effective games performing well, while mid-tier games lag behind [8]. - The competition for AI super applications intensified during the Spring Festival, with major players like ByteDance, Alibaba, and Tencent vying for market share [30]. Summary by Sections Weekly Market Review - The media index increased by 3.5%, achieving a trading volume of 715.2 billion yuan, marking the second-highest trading week in 26 years [11]. - Sub-sectors such as film and television, digital media, and publishing led the gains, with notable individual stock performances, including a 61% increase for Zhangyue Technology [14][11]. AI Spring Festival Special - The report discusses the concentrated iteration of AI models during the Spring Festival, with a focus on multi-modal generation and agent capabilities [26]. - Major internet companies are competing for the "AI super entrance," with significant updates from companies like ByteDance and Alibaba [30][35]. - The report notes that the demand for tokens is increasing, leading to accelerated commercialization of AI models [28]. Film Spring Festival Box Office - The overall box office for the Spring Festival reached 5.752 billion yuan, marking a decline compared to previous years, with a notable drop in audience numbers [8]. - The report identifies a strong performance from top films, with "Flying Life 3" leading the box office and "Biao Ren" breaking records for martial arts films [8]. Gaming Spring Festival Special - The gaming sector exhibited a K-shaped recovery, with high-value and luxury games outperforming others [8]. - Tencent maintained a strong position in the market, with several high DAU products dominating the sales charts [8]. - The report suggests that sports events may catalyze the performance of football games, indicating potential growth areas [8]. Internet Sector Insights - The report emphasizes the competitive landscape in AI narratives, with a focus on full-stack AI service providers [25]. - It also notes a potential easing of competition in instant retail, following regulatory discussions with major internet platforms [25].