Investment Rating - The report maintains a positive outlook on the AI-PCB and core computing hardware industry, as well as the Apple supply chain and AI-driven sectors [4][32]. Core Insights - The demand for AI-PCB is significantly increasing, driven by the strong performance of companies like NVIDIA and the rapid development of ASIC chips by major tech firms [1][4]. - The report highlights a price increase in copper-clad laminates due to high raw material costs, with several manufacturers announcing price hikes [1][32]. - The overall PCB industry is experiencing a high level of prosperity, with expectations for continued growth in the third quarter [7][32]. Summary by Sections 1. Industry Overview - The AI-PCB sector is witnessing robust demand, with major companies like NVIDIA ramping up production of AI servers and switches, leading to a shift towards M8 and potentially M9 materials [1][4]. - The report predicts that by 2026, the number of ASIC chips from companies like Google, Amazon, and Meta will exceed 7 million units, further driving demand for AI-PCB [1][4]. 2. Subsector Analysis 2.1 Consumer Electronics - The launch of innovative products, such as the影翎 Antigravity A1 drone, is expected to enhance user experience and differentiate from competitors [5]. - The report emphasizes the importance of monitoring the folding screen opportunities in the Apple supply chain, particularly with the anticipated launch of new products [6]. 2.2 PCB - The PCB industry is maintaining a high prosperity level, with significant growth driven by automotive and industrial control sectors, alongside AI demand [7]. 2.3 Components - The report notes the collaboration between Bloom Energy and Oracle to provide power solutions for AI data centers, highlighting the growth potential for SOFC technology [19]. - The demand for passive components is expected to rise due to increased usage in AI applications, with a notable increase in MLCC usage in mobile devices [19]. 2.4 Semiconductor Design - The storage segment is projected to see upward trends, with DRAM prices expected to rise by 10% to 15% in Q3 2025, driven by increased demand from cloud computing and consumer electronics [21][23]. 2.5 Semiconductor Equipment and Materials - The report discusses the ongoing trend of de-globalization in the semiconductor industry, with a focus on domestic equipment and materials as companies adapt to new export controls [24][31]. 3. Key Companies - Companies such as 建滔积层板 are expected to benefit from the rising demand for AI-PCB and the ongoing price increases in raw materials [32][39]. - 北方华创 is positioned to gain market share due to the domestic semiconductor equipment replacement trend, with a strong focus on advanced manufacturing processes [34]. - 兆易创新 is highlighted for its growth potential driven by domestic substitution and the increasing demand for storage solutions in AI applications [38].

Group 1: Market Performance - The PCB and copper-clad laminate sectors have shown strong performance, with companies like Guanghe Technology, Mankun Technology, and Dongshan Precision hitting their daily price limits [1] - Guanghe Technology's latest price is 66.35, reflecting a 10.00% increase, while Mankun Technology's price is 39.88, showing a 20.01% increase [2] Group 2: Industry Events - NVIDIA's CEO Jensen Huang announced at the Chain Expo that there are many orders for the H20 chip, with companies awaiting formal shipping notifications [3] - Huang mentioned that it will take time to enhance the supply chain capacity for the H20 chip, with efforts to accelerate this process in the coming months [3] Group 3: Company Performance - Shengyi Technology forecasted a net profit of 5.112 billion to 5.491 billion, representing a growth of 4.32 to 4.71 times, driven by increased sales and optimized product structure [4] Group 4: Institutional Insights - Demand for PCBs is rising due to capital expenditures from major cloud service providers, particularly driven by NVIDIA's AI server needs and ASIC demand [5] - The rapid rollout of NVIDIA's Blackwell and the strong development of ASICs are expected to sustain robust demand for AI-PCBs, with many companies experiencing full production and sales [5] - The potential market size for AI server CCL/PCB has been updated to $2.3 billion and $5.3 billion for 2025, and $8 billion and $17.4 billion for 2027, indicating a compound annual growth rate of 88% and 80% respectively [5] - Copper-clad laminates (CCL), as a core material for PCBs, are positioned as primary beneficiaries in the supply chain, with significant upgrades in dielectric performance and thermal stability [5]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a positive outlook on the AI-PCB industry chain, indicating strong demand and growth potential [1][4]. Core Insights - The release of the Grok-4 series model by xAI is expected to drive demand in the AI-PCB sector, with significant increases in computational resources and capabilities compared to previous models [1]. - TSMC reported a revenue of NT$263.79 billion in June, a year-on-year increase of 26.9%, indicating robust AI demand [1]. - The report highlights the anticipated rapid shipment of GB200 and GB300 products in the second half of the year, with strong orders from multiple AI-PCB companies [1][4]. - The semiconductor industry is experiencing a shift towards domestic production and self-sufficiency due to geopolitical factors and export controls [24]. Summary by Sections 1. Industry Overview - The AI-PCB industry is witnessing a demand resonance, with many companies experiencing strong orders and full production capacity [4]. - The report emphasizes the importance of focusing on performance growth in the first half of the year, particularly in AI-PCB and core computing hardware sectors [4]. 2. Segment Insights 2.1 Consumer Electronics - The launch of Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold7 is noted, with a recommendation to focus on the Apple supply chain due to favorable tariff conditions [5][6]. 2.2 PCB - The PCB industry is maintaining a high level of prosperity, driven by demand from automotive and industrial control sectors, alongside AI growth [7]. 2.3 Components - The report indicates a continued upward trend in the component sector, with AI applications driving demand for higher specifications in electronic components [19]. 2.4 IC Design - The storage segment is expected to see price increases due to supply constraints and rising demand from cloud computing and consumer electronics [21]. 2.5 Semiconductor Equipment and Materials - The report highlights the ongoing trend of domestic substitution in the semiconductor equipment sector, with a focus on advanced packaging and HBM production [24][27]. 3. Key Companies - Companies such as Huadian, North Huachuang, and Jiangfeng Electronics are highlighted for their strong growth prospects in the AI and semiconductor sectors [33][34][37]. - The report suggests that these companies are well-positioned to benefit from the ongoing trends in AI and domestic production [34][36].

Market Overview - The market showed strong fluctuations throughout the day, with the Shanghai Composite Index approaching 3500 points, reaching a new high for the year, and the ChiNext Index rising over 2% [1] - The trading volume reached 1.47 trillion yuan, an increase of over 240 billion yuan compared to the previous day [1] Solar Energy Sector - The solar energy sector experienced a significant surge, with multiple stocks such as Tongwei Co., Ltd. and Junda Co., Ltd. hitting the daily limit [4] - Major polysilicon manufacturers have raised their prices to 37 yuan per kilogram due to recent anti-involution policy guidance and industry self-discipline [4] - Polysilicon futures rose by 7% today, indicating a bullish trend in the market [4] - Huachuang Securities noted that the recent calls for anti-involution in the solar sector have led to expectations of supply-side reforms, which could improve industry supply and demand dynamics [6] Glass Fiber Sector - The glass fiber sector also saw substantial gains, with stocks like Jin'an Guoji and Jiuding New Materials hitting the daily limit [7] - Huatai Securities reported that the growth in GB200/300 shipments is driving demand for high-end electronic fabrics, which remain in short supply [7] PCB Sector - The PCB sector experienced a notable rally, with stocks such as Bomind Electronics and Yihau New Materials reaching their daily limits [9] - Financial data from Taiwan's PCB industry shows that companies like Jinxing Electronics and Hanyu Bo have maintained high monthly revenues, with significant year-on-year growth [10] - Guojin Securities highlighted that the rapid release of Nvidia's Blackwell and the strong development of ASICs will continue to drive robust demand for AI-PCBs [12] Other Notable Sectors - The pharmaceutical sector, domestic chips, and computing power sectors showed active performance, while the sports industry and high-position pharmaceutical stocks faced declines [12]