Group 1 - The semiconductor sector showed active performance with notable stock increases, including a 1.49% rise in SMIC and a 10% increase in Zhaosheng Microelectronics [1] - On December 29, SMIC announced plans to issue 547 million shares to acquire 49% equity in SMIC North, with a transaction price of 40.601 billion yuan [1] - SMIC plans to significantly increase its stake in SMIC South to 41% through a large capital increase with major shareholders, indicating a strategic move to enhance control over core manufacturing [1] Group 2 - The semiconductor equipment ETF E Fund (159558) tracks an index where semiconductor equipment constitutes 62%, showing resilience in the context of domestic substitution trends [2] - The Xinchuan ETF E Fund (159540) focuses on digital chip design, which makes up 41% of its index, potentially benefiting from the rising demand for domestic AI infrastructure [2] - The Sci-Tech Innovation and Entrepreneurship AI ETF E Fund (159140) targets domestic chips and optical modules, serving as an effective investment tool amid the growing certainty in AI hardware construction [2]

Group 1 - The recent surge in the popularity of the Xinchuang sector is highlighted, with the E Fund Xinchuang ETF (159540) experiencing a continuous rise before a slight pullback today [1] - Analysts emphasize the importance of seizing opportunities from the new wave of artificial intelligence technology and industry revolution, while also focusing on policy-driven opportunities in the short term [1] - The integration of leading computing companies Haiguang Information and Zhongke Shuguang is anticipated to optimize industry layout and enhance the overall resource allocation within the information industry chain [1] Group 2 - The Guozheng Information Technology Innovation Theme Index selects companies from the basic hardware, basic software, application software, and information security sectors to reflect the price changes of securities in the information technology innovation theme [2] - Investors can also access investment opportunities in the Xinchuang sector through the E Fund Guozheng Information Technology Innovation Theme ETF linked fund (A/C: 020403/020404) [2]