Market Overview - A-shares experienced a style switch with individual stocks rising while major indices fell, indicating market divergence [1] - On October 31, the three major indices saw declines: Shanghai Composite Index down 0.81%, Shenzhen Component Index down 1.14%, and ChiNext Index down 2.31% [1] - Despite the index declines, 3,760 stocks rose, with 76 hitting the daily limit up, while 1,553 stocks fell [1] Sector Performance - AI application stocks showed strength against the market trend, with Fushi Holdings hitting the daily limit up [2] - Pharmaceutical stocks collectively surged, with companies like Shuotai Shen and Lianhuan Pharmaceutical reaching the daily limit up [3] - The lithium battery sector continued its upward trend, with companies such as Enjie and Tianji shares hitting the daily limit up [4] - Conversely, computing hardware stocks like Tianfu Communication and Zhongji Xuchuang saw declines of over 7% [5] - Storage chip concept stocks weakened, reflecting a broader trend of performance divergence in the market [6] Notable Events - A viral moment occurred when NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang was seen dining with South Korean business leaders, leading to significant stock price increases for related companies [7] - Although Kkanbu Chicken is not publicly listed, its competitor Kyochon F&B's stock surged by 20%, and Cherrybro's stock hit the daily limit up with a 30% increase [7] - This incident highlights the impact of cultural and social media trends on stock performance, often overshadowing fundamental analysis [7] Strategic Developments - NVIDIA announced a milestone agreement with major South Korean companies to provide over 260,000 accelerator chips to enhance AI infrastructure in Korea [9] - The South Korean government is developing a "sovereign AI" initiative, deploying over 50,000 NVIDIA chips in data centers, including a national AI computing center [9] - Samsung Electronics plans to build an "AI factory" equipped with over 50,000 NVIDIA chips, while Hyundai will utilize NVIDIA processors for AI model development [10] - SK Group is set to establish Asia's first "industrial AI cloud" using NVIDIA RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell server chips for real-world AI applications [10]

Market Overview - On October 31, A-shares experienced a divergence where the three major indices fell, with the Shanghai Composite Index down 0.81%, the Shenzhen Component down 1.14%, and the ChiNext Index down 2.31. However, nearly 4,000 companies saw their stock prices rise, indicating a market where individual stocks performed well despite overall index declines [1][3]. Stock Performance - A total of 76 stocks hit the daily limit up, while 148 stocks rose more than 7%. The overall increase in stock prices was 38.13%, with a total trading volume of approximately 23498.13 billion [3]. - The AI application sector showed resilience against the market downturn, with stocks like Fushi Holdings hitting the daily limit up [3]. - Pharmaceutical stocks collectively surged, with companies like Shutai Shen and Lianhuan Pharmaceutical reaching their daily limits [5]. Sector Analysis - The lithium battery sector continued its upward trend, with stocks such as Enjie Co. and Tianji Co. hitting the daily limit up [6]. - In contrast, CPO and computing hardware stocks faced adjustments, with companies like Tianfu Communication and Zhongji Xuchuang dropping over 7% [6][7]. - The recent trend showed that stocks with declining performance, particularly in the liquor industry, experienced a rebound despite poor earnings reports, while technology stocks faced significant declines [8][9]. Notable Events - A viral moment occurred when NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang was seen dining with prominent South Korean business leaders, leading to a surge in related stocks. For instance, Kyochon F&B's stock price soared by 20%, and Cherrybro's stock hit the daily limit up with a 30% increase [12][14]. - NVIDIA announced a significant agreement with major South Korean companies to provide over 260,000 accelerator chips to support AI projects, marking a strategic expansion in AI infrastructure [20][21].

受益于人工智能基础设施投资热潮加速，台积电最新财报显示净利润同比增长39%，超出市场预期，创下历史新高。 | Selected Items from Statements of Comprehensive Income | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | 3Q25 | 3Q25 | 2025 | 3Q24 | 3Q25 Over | 3Q25 Over | | (In NT$ billions unless otherwise noted) | | Guidance | | | 2Q25 | 3Q24 | | Net Revenue (US$ billions) | 33.10 | 31.8-33.0 | 30.07 | 23.50 | +10.1% | +40.8% | | Net Revenue | 989.92 | | 933.79 | 759.69 | +6.0% | +30.3% | | Gross Margin | 59.5% | 55.5%-57.5% | 58.6% | 57.8% | +0.9 ppts ...