Core Insights - A team of international scientists has achieved a significant breakthrough in quantum computing by utilizing the spin of two atomic nuclei to realize "quantum entanglement," enabling long-distance communication between atomic nuclei, which is a core resource for quantum computers to surpass traditional computers [1][2] - This achievement demonstrates the immense potential of using existing semiconductor technology and manufacturing processes to create future quantum chips, marking a critical step towards building large-scale quantum computers [1] Group 1 - The research addresses a fundamental contradiction in quantum computing: the need to protect qubits from external noise while allowing them to interact for computation [1] - The study focuses on a previously considered difficult-to-scale technology path: encoding quantum information using the spin of phosphorus nuclei implanted in silicon chips [1][2] Group 2 - The team achieved long-distance communication between atomic nuclei by coupling each nucleus with an independent electron and allowing these electrons to interact in space, effectively giving the nuclei a "phone" to communicate with each other [2] - The distance between the two atomic nuclei in the experiment was approximately 20 nanometers, which, when scaled up, is comparable to the distance between Sydney and Boston, highlighting the feasibility of this method within current silicon technology standards [2] Group 3 - The results clear a major obstacle for silicon-based quantum computers, which are progressing towards scalability, and the new method is both robust and expandable [2] - The current experiment utilized only two electrons, with future potential to introduce more electrons for rapid and precise switching of interactions [2]

Market Overview - US stock market indices, including the Dow Jones, Nasdaq, S&P 500, and Russell 2000, reached both intraday and closing historical highs on Thursday, driven by signals from the Federal Reserve indicating an upcoming interest rate cut cycle [1][3] - The Dow Jones increased by 124.10 points (0.27%) to 46,142.42, the Nasdaq rose by 209.40 points (0.94%) to 22,470.73, the S&P 500 gained 31.61 points (0.48%) to 6,631.96, and the Russell 2000 surged by 59.317 points (2.46%) to 2,466.662 [3] Economic Indicators - The Federal Reserve is expected to lower the benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points, with two additional cuts anticipated this year, boosting investor sentiment regarding economic growth [3][4] - Initial jobless claims in the US decreased by 33,000 to 231,000, marking the largest drop in nearly four years, aligning with low layoff levels in the economy [5] Company Highlights - Intel's stock surged approximately 26% following Nvidia's announcement of a $5 billion investment to co-develop data center and personal computer chips, which also led to a more than 3% increase in Nvidia's stock [3][6] - Palantir secured a $750 million contract to expand its presence in the UK market [6] - Tesla received an order for 10,000 units of its Optimus 3+ humanoid robots [6] - TSMC's stock rose amid reports that Apple has secured over half of the 2nm production capacity for next year [6] Sector Performance - Small-cap companies, represented by the Russell 2000, are expected to benefit more from low interest rates due to their reliance on external funding for operations and growth [3] - Semiconductor stocks experienced a rally, driven by Intel's performance and Nvidia's investment announcement [6] - Quantum computing stocks saw a broad increase, continuing the upward trend from the previous day [6]

Core Viewpoint - Quantum computing stocks experienced a significant rally, with notable increases in share prices for several companies following IonQ's acquisition of Oxford Ionics, which is expected to enhance IonQ's technology roadmap and support its global market expansion [1] Group 1: Stock Performance - Sealsq Corp (LAES.US) rose over 6.5% [1] - Rigetti Computing (RGTI.US) increased by more than 10% [1] - IonQ Inc (IONQ.US) saw a rise of over 5% [1] - Quantum Computing (QUBT.US) experienced an increase of more than 3% [1] Group 2: Acquisition Details - IonQ successfully completed the acquisition of UK-based quantum computing company Oxford Ionics [1] - This acquisition is aimed at accelerating the development of more powerful and high-fidelity quantum computers [1] - The deal supports IonQ's expansion into the UK, Europe, Asia, and other global markets [1]

Core Viewpoint - The signing of the US-UK technology cooperation agreement is seen as a historic move to strengthen collaboration in artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and nuclear energy, with both leaders emphasizing its potential to lead the world in these fields [1][2]. Investment Commitments - Major US tech companies, including Microsoft, OpenAI, and Blackstone, have pledged over $200 billion in investments in the UK over the next decade, marking the largest investment package of its kind in UK history [2][3]. - Blackstone has committed £100 billion (approximately $130 billion) for long-term investments, while Prologis has pledged £3.9 billion (around $5 billion) in the life sciences and advanced manufacturing sectors [3]. AI Infrastructure Development - Microsoft announced a £22 billion (approximately $30 billion) investment for AI infrastructure in the UK, the largest commitment the company has made in the country to date [4]. - NVIDIA plans to deploy 120,000 advanced GPU chips across UK businesses, marking its largest deployment in Europe [4]. - Google is set to open a data center in Hertfordshire as part of a £5 billion (around $6.5 billion) investment plan over two years [4]. AI Growth and Job Creation - The UK government anticipates the establishment of a new AI growth area in Northeast England, which is expected to create over 5,000 jobs and attract billions in private investment [5]. - NVIDIA's CEO announced a £500 million (approximately $683 million) investment in Nscale, a UK data center company, to enhance AI infrastructure [5][6]. Strategic Partnerships - Nscale has partnered with NVIDIA and OpenAI to develop the UK version of the "Stargate" project, aiming to significantly boost the country's AI computing capabilities [5][6]. - The collaboration is part of a broader initiative to enhance AI systems' operational capacity, with Nscale expected to increase its GPU count to 60,000 by 2026 [6].

Group 1 - The company, 德美化工, has invested in 本源量子 through a fund, holding 0.97% of its shares [2] - The company stated that it will disclose any significant matters that may impact its operations in a timely manner [2] - The relevant announcements will be published in the media designated by the China Securities Regulatory Commission [2]

Group 1 - The semiconductor industry is experiencing significant growth, with companies like Haiguang Information and Zhongke Shuguang reaching historical highs in stock prices and market capitalization [1] - Quantum computing is highlighted as a transformative force in addressing AI computing power bottlenecks, with the market size for quantum computing expected to exceed $800 billion by 2035 [1] - Domestic AI chip applications are expanding, particularly in large internet companies, which are driving revenue growth for related firms [2] Group 2 - The domestic computing power sector is seeing increased support from major companies like Tencent, which is diversifying its supply channels for inference chips [3] - Various ETFs tracking the STAR Market are showing strong performance, with significant gains in stocks like GuoDun Quantum and Zhongke FeiCe [2][4] - The STAR Market ETFs are designed to provide exposure to leading technology companies, with specific focuses on large-cap, mid-cap, and high-growth firms [4]

9月17日消息，量子计算公司IonQ CEO Niccolòde Masi 近日在接受彭博社采访时表示，该公司计划在2027年推出 搭载10,000个qubit（量子比特）的量子计算芯片，届时将彻底"淘汰"英伟达（NVIDIA）的Blackwell 构架GPU。 他强调，即便传统GPU 拥有"整个宇宙的时间"来计算，仍无法触及量子计算机可解决的问题规模。 Niccolòde Masi 指出，IonQ通过收购英国Oxford Ionics已加速了其技术进程，预计2027年前就能把IonQ的量子处理 器扩展到上万qubit等级。他认为，随着量子逻辑栅极的成熟与误差修正机制的突破，传统架构的GPU在某些关键 应用（化学模拟、密码学、最佳化）将显得过时。 编辑：芯智讯-浪客剑 2020 年和 2021 年，IonQ 构建了更多代高性能量子硬件，将Google Cloud Marketplace添加到我们的云合作伙伴名 单中，并宣布与领先的学术和商业机构建立一系列合作和业务伙伴关系。 2021年10月1日，IonQ以IONQ股票代码在纽约证券交易所上市，成为全球首家上市的纯量子计算公司。 与目前的AI GPU相比，量子 ...

通过战略收购和合作推进量子网络发展，同时应对量子安全通信扩展中的技术挑战 智通财经APP获悉，摩根大通近日发布研报回顾了量子科技公司IonQ(IONQ.US)于9月12日举办的分析 师日，称管理层展示了该公司在量子计算领域日益增长的领导地位，并提出了一项扩大技术和全球影响 力的明确战略。 小摩指出，计算能力及相关电力需求的不断增长，是该行所覆盖的硬件和网络公司的重要增长驱动力， 但同时也意味着约束，这些约束很可能会推动数据中心逐步采用混合架构，在其中，量子处理单元 (QPU)、图形处理单元(GPU)和中央处理单元(CPU)将各自承担专门的应用场景。小摩认为，IonQ的分析 师日活动反映出这一更广泛的行业转变。该公司的团队专注于改进错误率和增加量子比特数量，从而使 性能相较于其他量子路径实现高达20倍的提升。管理层认为，这凸显了IonQ差异化的架构和长期潜 力。 为了构建端到端的量子计算和网络解决方案，IonQ已进行一系列战略收购，包括ID Quantique、 Lightsynq、Capella和Oxford Ionics，从而强化了在量子基础设施和网络方面的能力，同时通过与日本 AIST和G-QuAT、韩国 ...

在特朗普对英国进行国事访问之际，微软、英伟达、谷歌、Salesforce等科技巨头官宣加码英国投资。 9月16日，英国科学创新与技术部在一份声明中表示，英国与美国达成一项里程碑式的"科技繁荣协议"。未来美国科技巨头将在英国为人工智能 系统、量子计算计划和其他科技项目投入超过310亿英镑（423亿美元）。 微软将在英国投资300亿美元 微软周二表示，计划在2025年至2028年间在英国投资300亿美元，其中包括155亿美元的额外资本投入和151亿美元的本地运营投资。这是该公司 在英国最大的财务承诺。 微软称，这笔投资将推动其建设英国"最大规模的超级计算机"，该项目将配置超过2.3万块先进GPU芯片，并与英国云计算公司Nscale合作完成。 微软总裁布拉德·史密斯在周二的电话会议中表示，他对英国的态度近年来有所转变。他曾在2023年批评英国监管机构试图阻止微软以690亿美元 收购动视暴雪。该交易后来获得英国竞争监管机构的批准。 谷歌表示，未来两年将在英国投入约68亿美元用于AI、研发和相关工程。 史密斯说："我并不是每天都对英国的商业环境保持乐观。"但他补充道，"我对英国政府过去几年的举措感到非常鼓舞。" "就在 ...

Overnight Night Market Trends - International precious metal futures closed mixed, with COMEX gold futures rising 0.23% to $3727.5 per ounce and COMEX silver futures falling 0.19% to $42.88 per ounce. Factors such as a weaker dollar, rising expectations of a Fed rate cut, geopolitical risks, and industrial demand support precious metal prices, but some contracts declined due to policy uncertainty [3]. - International oil prices rose strongly. The U.S. crude oil main contract rose 1.97% to $64.55 per barrel, and the Brent crude oil main contract rose 1.59% to $68.51 per barrel. Ukraine's increased attacks on Russian oil infrastructure have raised supply concerns, and a larger - than - expected decrease in U.S. API crude oil inventories further supported oil prices [3]. - Most London base metals closed higher. LME nickel rose 0.06% to $15445 per ton, LME aluminum rose 0.43% to $2712 per ton, and LME tin rose 0.32% to $34750 per ton. LME copper fell 0.68% to $10117 per ton. LME nickel inventories reached a four - year high [3]. - Domestic futures main contracts were mixed. Low - sulfur fuel oil and fuel oil rose more than 1%, while iron ore, hot - rolled coils, rebar, and soybeans No. 2 declined slightly [4]. Important Information Macroeconomic News - A U.S. appeals court rejected President Trump's request to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook. Cook can temporarily remain at the Fed during the upcoming FOMC meetings [7]. - The Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman had no information on whether Chinese and U.S. leaders will talk this week [7]. - Nine Chinese government departments issued policies to expand service consumption, including measures to improve service quality and benefit the public [7]. - The U.S. Commerce Department will consider requests to impose tariffs on more imported auto parts in the coming weeks [8]. Energy and Chemical Futures - Since September, most deep - processing orders in major regions in China have not improved significantly, with most orders being scattered. Some medium - and large - sized enterprises can still arrange production for 20 - 60 days for engineering projects [10]. - OPEC+ representatives will meet in Vienna to discuss updating member production capacity estimates [12]. - Russian oil producers may have to cut production due to Ukrainian drone attacks on key Russian export ports and refineries [12]. Metal Futures - Chile expects copper production to increase this year despite setbacks at two major copper mines, and production is expected to reach a record high by 2027 [13]. - Inner Mongolia Huomei Hongjun Aluminum and Electricity Co., Ltd. plans to replace its existing electrolytic aluminum production capacity [13]. - LME nickel inventories reached a four - year high on September 16, with significant increases in recent periods [13]. - Glencore will meet with the South African government to discuss avoiding layoffs at a smelter [14]. - Spot gold reached a new high, supported by dollar weakness and expectations of a Fed rate cut [15]. Black - Series Futures - From September 8 - 14, 2025, iron ore inventories at seven major Australian and Brazilian ports increased slightly, while Chinese 47 - port imported iron ore inventories decreased [18]. - Jinyie Steel Group resumed production after maintenance, increasing daily hot - metal output [19]. - Tangshan's coke and steel enterprises started environmental - protection - related production restrictions on September 16 [19]. - A coal mine in Linfen, Hongtong stopped production on September 16, affecting about 140,000 tons of coal output [19]. - Thirteen coal - washing enterprises in Wuhai are required to complete rectifications by the end of the month [19]. - As of September 16, the operating rate and capacity utilization of 50 major electric - arc - furnace steel mills in China decreased [20]. Agricultural Futures - China's soybean crushing volume is expected to be around 2.4 million tons this week, with slow inventory accumulation of soybean meal [23]. - China's use of agricultural fertilizers and pesticides decreased in 2024 compared to 2020 [23]. - As of September 15, cotton inventories in Zhangjiagang Bonded Area decreased year - on - year [23]. - Edible oil prices, including palm oil, are expected to remain firm in 2025 and 2026 due to supply - demand imbalances [24]. - China's domestic oil - mill average operating rate increased in the 37th week [24]. - China will conduct a central reserve frozen pork auction on September 18 [25]. - As of September 16, China's soybean oil port inventories increased slightly [26]. - Brazil's 2024/25 soybean production and 2025 export volume forecasts remain unchanged, while the 2025 soybean crushing volume forecast is raised [28]. - As of September 14, EU 2025/26 soybean and corn imports decreased compared to last year [29]. - The U.S. EPA proposed re - allocating biofuel blending obligations [29]. - Brazil's September soybean, soybean meal, and corn export volume forecasts are raised [29]. Financial Market Financial - China's A - share market closed higher, with robot concept stocks leading the gains. The Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.04%, the Shenzhen Component Index rose 0.45%, and the ChiNext Index rose 0.68% [31]. - Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index fell 0.03%, while the Hang Seng Tech Index rose 0.56%. Southbound funds had a net sell - off, but Alibaba had a net buy - in [31]. - Chery Automobile will start its IPO book - building today, targeting a valuation of HK$140 billion [33]. - Benyuan Quantum filed for IPO guidance [33]. - Micro - Nano Star, a satellite manufacturing unicorn, started its IPO process [34]. Industry - A UHV DC transmission project from Southeast Tibet to the Guangdong - Hong Kong - Macao Greater Bay Area started construction, with a total investment of about 53.2 billion yuan and over 150 billion yuan for the supporting power base [34]. - Guangdong Province issued an action plan to empower the toy industry with AI, aiming for a scale - above - designated - size toy industry revenue of 100 billion yuan and an AI toy penetration rate of over 30% by 2027 [34]. - Suzhou released an "AI +" city action plan, aiming to gather over 3000 AI enterprises and achieve an average annual growth of over 20% in the intelligent economy core scale by the end of 2026 [35]. - China Real Estate Association's direct - sales platform for commercial housing was launched [36]. - The world's first AI Agent trading market, MuleRun, was launched [37]. Overseas - The U.S. Senate approved Milan's nomination as a Fed governor, and Trump signed the appointment [39]. - A U.S. appeals court allowed Fed Governor Cook to stay, and the Trump administration will appeal [39]. - U.S. Treasury Secretary said the Fed has been lagging, and the market is pricing in a 75 - basis - point rate cut by the end of the year [39]. - The U.S. will consider expanding tariffs on steel, aluminum, and auto parts [39]. - The U.S. government is discussing setting up a $5 - billion mining investment fund and expanding strategic uranium reserves [39]. - A U.S. House Republican temporary spending bill to avoid a government shutdown lacks Democratic - demanded healthcare policies [40]. - U.S. retail sales rose in August, which may affect the Fed's rate - cut decision [42]. - U.S. manufacturing output rose in August, better than expected [43]. - Canada's CPI and new - home starts data in August were lower than expected, and the market is pricing in a Bank of Canada rate cut [43]. International Stock Markets - U.S. major stock indices closed slightly lower, with the Dow down 0.27%, the S&P 500 down 0.13%, and the Nasdaq down 0.07%. Most Chinese concept stocks rose [44]. - European major stock indices closed lower due to multiple factors, including Fed policy uncertainty and France's credit - rating issues [44]. - The U.S. SEC is considering Trump's proposal to reduce the frequency of corporate earnings reports [44]. - Japanese and South Korean stock markets continued to rise, with the Nikkei 225 and South Korea's KOSPI reaching new highs [45]. Commodity - International precious metal futures closed mixed, with COMEX gold rising and COMEX silver falling [47]. - International oil prices rose strongly due to supply concerns and inventory data [47]. - Most London base metals closed higher, with LME nickel inventories reaching a four - year high [47]. - OPEC+ will discuss production capacity at this week's meeting [48]. Bond - Yields of major Chinese inter - bank interest - rate bonds fluctuated, and the central bank conducted reverse - repurchase operations [49]. - U.S. Treasury yields fell across the board [50][51]. Foreign Exchange - The on - shore RMB against the U.S. dollar rose, and the RMB central parity rate was adjusted up [52]. - The U.S. dollar index fell, and most non - U.S. currencies rose [52]. Upcoming Economic Data and Events Economic Data - Key economic data to be released include New Zealand's Q2 current account, Japan's August trade balance, UK's August CPI, etc. [54] Events - There are multiple central - bank meetings, including the Fed, Bank of Canada, and Indonesia's central bank. There are also various press conferences and industry events [56]