Group 1: AI and DeepSeek Innovations - DeepSeek leads the rise of domestic large models, significantly enhancing AI application deployment through technological innovations, achieving high cost-performance ratios in model training and inference [6][15][32] - The release of DeepSeek-V3, with a total parameter count of 671 billion, demonstrates competitive performance against OpenAI's GPT-4o, while maintaining a lower training cost of approximately $557.6 million [16][23][34] - The introduction of model distillation techniques in DeepSeek-R1 enhances inference capabilities, allowing smaller models to retain much of the performance of larger models, thus facilitating faster AI application deployment [19][28][32] Group 2: Semiconductor Industry Trends - The semiconductor industry is experiencing a push for domestic self-sufficiency due to increasing restrictions from the US and Japan, with a focus on accelerating domestic replacements in critical areas [9][10] - The demand for AI computing chips is expected to grow significantly, driven by the ongoing AI boom, with domestic manufacturers poised to capture market share as they enhance their capabilities [9][10] - The memory market is showing signs of recovery, with DRAM and NAND prices increasing from March to May 2025, indicating the potential for a new upward cycle in the semiconductor sector [9][10] Group 3: Investment Recommendations - Investment opportunities are identified in various sectors, including AI computing chips (e.g., Haiguang Information), AI glasses SoC (e.g., Hengxuan Technology), and smart driving technologies (e.g., OmniVision Technologies) [9][10] - The report suggests focusing on companies involved in advanced semiconductor equipment and manufacturing, such as North Huachuang and SMIC, as well as memory manufacturers like Zhaoyi Innovation, which are expected to benefit from the domestic market's growth [9][10]

Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly state an investment rating for the industry Core Insights - The relationship between quantum computing and artificial intelligence (AI) is gaining attention, with significant investments from major tech companies like NVIDIA, which is establishing a quantum computing research lab in Boston to integrate quantum hardware with AI supercomputing [3][4] - The quantum computing industry is characterized by three main technological paths: superconducting, photonic, and ion trap, with various companies making advancements in each area [3][8] - AI agents are entering a more efficient and widespread application phase, marked as the L3 stage, with innovations in modular design and process demonstration enhancing user trust and accelerating large-scale applications [3][15] Summary by Sections Quantum Computing Development - Quantum computing is based on quantum mechanics, utilizing quantum bits (qubits) that can exist in multiple states, allowing for exponential speedup in certain computations [5] - Major companies like Google and IBM are actively developing quantum technologies, with Google's Sycamore processor featuring 53 qubits and the University of Science and Technology of China achieving 255 photonic qubits [5][11] Technological Paths and Industry Progress - The leading technological paths in quantum computing include: 1. Superconducting quantum computing, exemplified by Google's Sycamore and IBM's Horse Ridge [8] 2. Photonic computing, with advancements from the University of Science and Technology of China [8] 3. Ion trap technology, focused on by companies like MQ [8] - Companies are making significant strides in the quantum computing industry, with NVIDIA's new lab and various startups pushing the boundaries of technology [6][11] AI Agent Innovations - Recent advancements in AI agent products aim to enhance their operational capabilities and lower the barriers for developers, with notable products from OpenAI and Anthropic [12][14] - The modular design of AI agents allows for rapid integration of different subsystems, while process demonstration increases user confidence in AI applications [15][16] AI Middle Platform Development - The emergence of AI middle platforms is driven by the need for businesses to streamline operations and enhance collaboration across departments, with AI capabilities enabling real-time processing of multimodal data [19][22] - The DeepSeek model enhances enterprise capabilities by processing unstructured data and automating complex business processes, leading to improved efficiency and user insights [20][24] Hardware Industry Impact - The development of AI middle platforms is expected to drive growth in related hardware industries, including data hardware and computing power hardware, as businesses increasingly adopt AI technologies [23][24]

Investment Rating - The report rates the transportation industry as "Outperform the Market" [1] Core Insights - In February, China regained the top position in global new ship orders, with a market share of 93.7% [1][13] - Air China launched a direct flight from Beijing to Washington, with over 1 million inbound and outbound passengers at Beijing Daxing International Airport, marking a 36.1% year-on-year increase [1][15][16] - J&T Express integrated the DeepSeek AI model, with the Chinese express delivery index reaching 368.6 in January and February, a year-on-year increase of 11.8% [1][21][23] Summary by Sections Industry Hot Events - In February, China secured 52 new ship orders totaling 621,000 deadweight tons, leading the global market [1][13] - China Ocean Shipping Company successfully completed a 3.5 billion yuan A-share refinancing project, enhancing its fleet capacity and financial efficiency [1][14] - Air China's direct flight to Washington enhances international travel efficiency and reflects market demand responsiveness [1][15][16] - J&T Express's integration of DeepSeek aims to improve operational efficiency and reduce training costs [1][21][22] Industry High-Frequency Data Tracking - The air cargo capacity on routes from China to the Asia-Pacific remained stable in mid-March [2][24] - The shipping price index decreased while dry bulk freight rates increased [2][32] - In February, express delivery volume increased by 58.75% year-on-year, with revenue rising by 16.26% [2][40] - The average daily international flights in the second week of March increased by 20.27% year-on-year [2][67] Investment Recommendations - Focus on the equipment and manufacturing export chain, recommending COSCO Shipping, China Merchants Energy Shipping, and Huamao Logistics [3] - Pay attention to the low-altitude economy investment opportunities, recommending CITIC Offshore Helicopter [3] - Consider investment opportunities in cruise and ferry services, recommending Bohai Ferry and Straits Shares [3] - Explore e-commerce and express delivery investment opportunities, recommending SF Express, J&T Express, and Yunda [3] - Look into aviation industry investment opportunities, recommending Air China, China Southern Airlines, and Spring Airlines [3]

Investment Rating - The industry rating is neutral [5] Core Insights - Excellent Education's 2024 earnings forecast exceeds expectations, with projected revenue of 1.05-1.15 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year growth of 114.5%-135.0%, and net profit of 180-200 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 100.3%-122.5% [1][11] - The company plans to gradually increase its dividend payout ratio to 50%, 60%, and 70% over the next three fiscal years, with a corresponding dividend yield of 3-3.3% for 2024 [1][11] - The introduction of the AI model DeepSeek shows advantages such as enhanced reasoning capabilities, lower costs, and the ability to operate offline, potentially replacing experienced teachers [1][11] Summary by Sections Weekly Insights - DeepSeek's applications in education focus on reducing labor costs and providing personalized solutions for diverse student needs [2][12] - Recommended beneficiaries from AI in education include both 2C training institutions and 2B equipment companies, with specific companies highlighted for investment [2][12] Investment Recommendations - Recommended stocks include China Oriental Education for vocational education, and several K12 training and higher education companies such as Xueda Education, Kede Education, and Tianli International Holdings [3][13] - The report emphasizes the potential for profit margin improvement in K12 education due to policy stabilization and continued growth in summer enrollment [3][13] Market Review - The report notes that CITIC Education's stock fell by 10.45%, while the Shanghai Composite Index decreased by 1.72%, indicating a significant underperformance relative to the market [4][20] - Year-to-date, the CITIC Education Index has risen by 6.83%, outperforming the Shanghai Composite Index by 5.04% [4][20] Company Developments - Various companies are integrating AI technologies, such as DeepSeek, into their educational products, enhancing learning experiences and operational efficiencies [15][17][19] - Notable developments include the launch of AI-powered educational systems by companies like Kede Education and the introduction of specialized learning products by Hightut Group [43][44]

今日早参 2025 年 2 月 17 日 易峘 首席宏观经济学家 邮箱：evayi@htsc.com 今日热点 宏观：社融"开门红"背后的信息 1 月社融数据点评 数据快评：1 月新增社融同比多增，主要由于政府债、企业贷款以及票据融 资同比多增，主要反映政府债前置发行、地方债置换的影响消退以及银行年 初贷款冲量的拉动。同时，考虑春节错位影响后，新增居民中长期贷款同比 边际改善，显示地产去杠杆对信贷周期的拖累下降。简单测算显示，1 月 M2、社融余额偏离趋势值分别较 12 月的 3.7%、2%收窄至 3%、1.1%。口 径调整后，1 月 M1 同比增速从 12 月的 1.2%放缓至 0.4%（彭博一致预期- 0.5%），部分受去年同期高基数的拖累。1 月 M2 同比增速较 12 月的 7.3%回 落至 7%，低于彭博一致预期的 7.3%，主要受企业与非银机构存款同比少增 拖累。 风险提示：稳增长政策发力不及预期，地产周期超预期下行。 研报发布日期：2025-02-14 研究员 常慧丽 SAC:S0570520110002 SFC:BJC906 易峘 SAC:S0570520100005 SFC:AMH263 宏 ...