Group 1 - SoftBank's stock price surged by 8% amid market expectations that the company will fulfill its long-term strategy in the artificial intelligence sector [1] - Reports indicate that SoftBank is the mysterious buyer of Foxconn's electric vehicle factory in Ohio, planning to integrate it into a $500 billion "Gateway to the Stars" data center project in collaboration with OpenAI and Oracle [1] - The news has sparked optimism in the market, suggesting that SoftBank may restart its stalled "Gateway to the Stars" initiative and benefit from the surge in AI hardware development in the U.S. [1] Group 2 - SoftBank has been gradually liquidating some of its Vision Fund investments, including selecting underwriters for a potential IPO of PayPay, a payment app operator in Japan [4] - PayPay was initially established as a joint venture with Paytm, a company in which the Vision Fund invested [4] - Foxconn's core subsidiary, Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., announced the sale of the electric vehicle factory for $375 million, but did not disclose the actual controlling entity behind Crescent Dune LLC [4]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Overweight" [1] Core Insights - OpenAI has announced the establishment of the first "Stargate" data center project in Narvik, Norway, with an initial capacity of 230 MW and plans to expand by an additional 290 MW, aiming to deliver 100,000 NVIDIA GPU clusters by the end of 2026 [4][5][37] - Major food delivery platforms, including Meituan, Ele.me, and JD.com, have collectively announced measures to curb disordered competition in the industry, emphasizing the need for fair competition and the reduction of excessive subsidies [4][12] Summary by Sections Market Review - From July 28 to August 1, 2025, the Shanghai Composite Index decreased by 0.94%, the ChiNext Index fell by 0.74%, and the CSI 300 Index dropped by 1.75%. The Hang Seng Tech Index saw a decline of 4.94%, while the Nasdaq Index decreased by 2.17%. The media index increased by 1.11%, and the AI index rose by 1.36% [3][24]. AI Sector Developments - OpenAI's data center project in Norway is expected to be a significant AI initiative in Europe, with an investment of approximately $1 billion from Nscale and Aker for the initial 20 MW phase [4][5]. - Domestic AI advancements include Xiaomi's browser upgrade to incorporate AI search capabilities and ByteDance's release of the experimental Seed Diffusion Preview model, which significantly improves code inference speed [6][37]. Semiconductor Industry - Samsung has confirmed that its Exynos 2600 will be the first chip manufactured using 2nm technology, enhancing AI capabilities in devices [39][41]. Smart Driving - Li Auto has launched its first six-seat electric SUV, the Li i8, priced between 321,800 to 369,800 CNY, featuring an upgraded VLA architecture for advanced driver assistance [10][41]. E-commerce and Local Life - The recent announcements from food delivery platforms indicate a shift towards rational competition, with expectations of reduced subsidy intensity leading to improved profitability [12][37].

Group 1 - The "Stargate" data center project, led by OpenAI and SoftBank, is focusing on AI infrastructure investments outside the United States, with the UK being a potential target [1] - The initial phase of the project will be conducted entirely in the United States, but successful outcomes may lead to future international expansion, including investments in the UK [1] - Germany and France are also considered attractive candidate countries for future investments due to their computational capabilities [1]