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Core Viewpoint - The communication equipment sector has shown strong performance, with significant gains in AI application areas, contributing to a bullish market atmosphere in A-shares [2][10][14]. Market Performance - On August 18, A-share indices accelerated upward, with the Shanghai Composite Index reaching a nearly 10-year high at 3740.50, up 1.18% [3][4]. - The total market capitalization of A-shares surpassed 100 trillion yuan for the first time in history [6]. - The Shenzhen Component Index rose by 2.25%, and the ChiNext Index increased by 3.63% [3][4]. Sector Performance - The communication equipment, cultural media, and consumer electronics sectors led the gains, while precious metals, coal, and real estate sectors experienced fluctuations [6][11]. - Notable stocks in the communication equipment sector included ZTE Corporation, which hit the daily limit, and Ruijie Networks, which achieved a 20% increase [11][12]. AI Application Growth - The cultural media sector saw strong early gains, with stocks like Baina Qiancheng and Huazhi Shumei reaching daily limits of 20% [15][16]. - The AI industry is experiencing rapid growth, with the market size expected to increase from $1.917 trillion in 2019 to $4.7327 trillion by 2023, and projected to exceed $11.6 trillion by 2027 [17][18]. - The Chinese AI market is anticipated to surpass 400 billion yuan by 2025, driven by large models, embodied intelligence, and smart driving [17][18]. Investment Opportunities - Companies in the computing power sector are expected to continue benefiting from AI-driven demand, with ongoing competition and iteration in AI large models indicating sustained investment in computing power [18].