Core Insights - The private equity research activities in the A-share market have significantly increased in October, with a total of 1,072 private equity institutions participating in the research of 549 stocks, resulting in 5,242 research instances, an 87.95% increase from September [1] - The surge in research activity is attributed to two main factors: a market adjustment at the end of September that provided attractive valuation opportunities and the upcoming disclosure of Q3 reports, prompting private equity firms to verify company performance [1] Industry Summary - The electronics industry continues to lead in research activity, with 74 stocks receiving a total of 815 research instances, maintaining its position as the most focused sector for several months [2] - The pharmaceutical and biological industry ranks second with 772 research instances across 75 stocks, while the power equipment industry follows closely with 738 instances across 57 stocks [2] - A total of 180 stocks received significant attention from private equity institutions, with 101 stocks receiving 10-19 instances, 62 stocks receiving 20-39 instances, and 17 stocks receiving 40 or more instances [2] Company Insights - Jinpan Technology in the power equipment sector attracted 88 private equity institutions, resulting in 88 research instances, including participation from five billion-level private equity firms [2] - Other notable companies receiving attention include Zhaoyi Innovation in the electronics sector, United Imaging Healthcare in the pharmaceutical sector, and Zhongmin Resources in the non-ferrous metals sector, all ranking high in research instances [2][3] Market Trends - The electronics industry's sustained interest is driven by accelerated domestic substitution in semiconductors and the initiation of a consumer electronics innovation cycle, indicating strong growth potential in specific segments [3] - The pharmaceutical and biological sector benefits from a wide range of stocks and factors such as accelerated approval of innovative drugs and recovery in medical consumption, making it a preferred choice for diversified investment [3] - The power equipment sector is experiencing growth due to the continuous increase in new energy installations and stable performance from upstream and downstream enterprises, attracting intensive research to verify production capacity and order status [3]