Market Overview - The market experienced a strong upward trend, with the ChiNext Index and the STAR Market Index reaching three-year highs. The total trading volume in the Shanghai and Shenzhen markets was 1.51 trillion yuan, a decrease of 569 billion yuan from the previous trading day [1] - The overall market saw over 3,200 stocks decline, while the focus was on computing power and chip sectors, with significant gains in related stocks [1][4] Sector Performance - The computing power sector saw a broad rally, with stocks like CloudWalk Technology and others hitting the daily limit. Chip stocks also surged, with Cambricon Technologies reaching a historical high [1][4] - AI hardware stocks, including CPO, rebounded, with companies like NewEase Technology achieving new historical highs [1][4] Individual Stock Highlights - A total of 43 stocks hit the daily limit, with a limit-up rate of 75%. Notable performers included Garden Holdings with five consecutive limit-ups and Yuyin Technology with four consecutive limit-ups [1] - Key stocks in the computing power sector that saw significant gains included Shunwang Technology, Kede Education, and CloudWalk Technology, all reaching the daily limit [1][4] PCB and AI Hardware - The PCB sector is expected to see explosive demand due to the rapid development of AI computing infrastructure, with a projected investment of 41.9 billion yuan from leading PCB companies by 2025-2026 [13][21] - Companies like South Asia New Materials and Shengyi Technology also saw gains exceeding 10% in the AI hardware sector [1][4] Chip Industry Insights - The chip industry is experiencing a surge, with companies like Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation and Huafu Measurement Control showing strong performance, with gains of nearly 9% [1][4][24] - The rise of AI applications is driving the need for high-end chips, which is expected to accelerate technological upgrades among domestic chip manufacturers [24]