Investment Rating - The report maintains a "B" rating for the new materials sector, indicating a leading position in the market [2]. Core Insights - The new materials sector experienced a decline, with the new materials index falling by 5.20%, outperforming the ChiNext index by 0.52% [2]. - The rapid penetration of generative artificial intelligence (AI) is highlighted, with a user base exceeding 510 million, suggesting significant investment opportunities in AI-related new materials [4]. - The report emphasizes the increasing demand for high-frequency and high-speed copper-clad laminates, driven by the growth in AI server requirements [5]. Summary by Sections 1. Market Performance - The new materials sector saw a decline, with key indices such as the synthetic biology index down by 3.08%, semiconductor materials down by 10.20%, and battery chemicals down by 11.53% over the past five trading days [2][16]. - The overall market performance for the week showed a drop in both basic chemicals and new materials, with the CSI 300 index down by 2.22% and the Shanghai Composite index down by 1.47% [12]. 2. Price Tracking - Amino acids showed varied price changes, with valine at 12,400 RMB/ton (-1.20%) and arginine at 21,950 RMB/ton (-2.01%) [3]. - Prices for biodegradable plastics remained stable for some products, while others like PLA (REVODE 201) saw a slight decrease to 17,000 RMB/ton (-1.16%) [3]. 3. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on companies like Shengquan Group, Dongcai Technology, and Zhongcai Technology, which are positioned to benefit from the rising demand for core raw materials in high-frequency and high-speed applications [5]. - The rapid growth in AI technology is expected to drive a tenfold increase in computing power demand by 2035, creating further opportunities in the new materials sector [4].

Investment Rating - The report indicates a preference for low valuation and high dividend yield styles in the current market environment, with a focus on sectors such as banking and coal, which have shown positive performance [1][2]. Core Views - The report emphasizes the importance of adhering to fundamentals and resisting uncertainties as market conditions become more challenging. It suggests focusing on four key areas: overseas expansion, AI new materials, western border regions, and real estate chain leaders [2][3]. - The report highlights the potential for significant growth in companies involved in overseas expansion, AI new materials, and those operating in western regions of China. It also notes that real estate chain leaders are beginning to recover from the impacts of first-hand housing market influences [2][3]. Market Performance - The construction materials index experienced a decline of 4.11%, with various sub-sectors such as glass manufacturing and fiberglass showing significant drops [17]. - The report notes that the national average price for cement is 347 RMB/t, down 62 RMB/t year-on-year and 2 RMB/t month-on-month, with an average shipment rate of 45.2% [14][25]. - The average price for float glass is reported at 1300.97 RMB/ton, reflecting a slight increase of 11.16 RMB/ton, with inventory levels rising [14][33]. Price Changes - Cement prices have shown a downward trend, particularly in northern regions due to seasonal weather impacts, while southern regions are facing tight market conditions [25][26]. - The float glass market is experiencing increased inventory levels, leading to price adjustments, with manufacturers facing pressure to manage stock effectively [33][47]. - Fiberglass prices remain stable, with the average price for 2400tex non-alkali yarn at 3524.75 RMB/ton, unchanged from the previous week [53][54].

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