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Market Overview - A-shares showed strong performance on August 12, with all three major indices reaching new highs for the year, and the Shanghai Composite Index achieving a seven-day winning streak [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index peaked at 3669.04 points during the day, closing at 3665.92 points, up 0.5% [1] Semiconductor Sector - The semiconductor sector experienced a significant rally, with stocks like Cambricon (寒武纪) and Shanghai Hualing (上海合晶) hitting the 20% daily limit, marking new historical highs [2][4] - The global semiconductor industry entered an upward cycle in Q2 2023, driven by AI infrastructure, particularly in North America, with growth rates around 20% [6] - Domestic semiconductor growth is primarily benefiting from the recovery in consumer electronics, with expectations of a sales growth slowdown in late 2024 [6] Photolithography Equipment Concept - The photolithography equipment concept stocks surged, with companies like Feikai Materials and SdiTech seeing gains of over 10% [8] - The price of core materials for photolithography, such as photoinitiators, has been rising, with a recent increase of 5.56% to 95 yuan/kg, marking a nearly 15% rise in August alone [10] Real Estate Sector - The real estate sector showed renewed strength, with stocks like Shenzhen Properties A and Shahe Shares hitting the daily limit [12] - Recent policy adjustments in Beijing aimed at optimizing housing purchase regulations are expected to stimulate the real estate market, with other first-tier cities likely to follow suit [14] - Analysts suggest that the current low valuations and reduced holdings in the real estate sector present a buying opportunity [14]