2026年新年伊始，手机行业便传来一则重磅消息。有外媒消息称，华硕将在2026年暂停推出包括 ZenFone和ROG Phone在内的新款手机。 对此，1月5日，华硕中国区相关人士向《中国经营报》记者确认了华硕在2026年不会推出新手机的消 息。 对于原因，上述华硕中国区相关人士表示，属于常规的业务调整，并强调售后服务与软件更新不变，消 费者不用担心。当被追问2027年后是否重返手机市场时，该人士表示"之后如何并没有答复" 。 然而，业内人士猜测，此举多是存储价格大幅上涨原因所导致。IDC中国研究经理郭天翔向记者分析指 出："上游元器件成本上升太多，华硕手机的体量难以承受，也拿不到那么多存储产品货源。" 手机业务从开拓到收缩的变迁 近几年，华硕在手机市场主要专注两条线，一条是以极致性能为主的ROG玩家国度电竞手机，另一条 为更高性价比的ZenFone系列。接近华硕的人士向记者表示："华硕手机在大陆很多年都只上ROG电竞 手机。" ROG手机最新机型为ROG 9系列，是华硕于2024年11月19日发布的机型。记者注意到，目前，华硕官网 上ROG游戏手机9系列已无法购买了。而京东、天猫平台上的ROG玩家国度旗舰店 ...

Core Insights - The article emphasizes that the competition for computing power in the AI era is fundamentally about securing stable and large-scale electricity supply [5][18][19] - It highlights the structural disconnect between the exponential growth of AI computing power and the linear growth of power supply infrastructure, which poses significant challenges for the industry [4][15] Group 1: AI and Power Supply Challenges - AI computing power is experiencing explosive growth, with single-chip power consumption expected to exceed 2 kW and rack power reaching up to 600 kW or more by 2027 [9][10] - The average age of the U.S. power grid exceeds 40 years, leading to slow infrastructure upgrades and challenges in meeting the increasing power demands of AI [3][15] - High volatility in power consumption from AI workloads poses risks to data center stability and the overall power grid [11][12] Group 2: Energy Storage as a Solution - Energy storage is becoming a critical component in the power architecture for AI data centers, transitioning from a backup system to an active component [6][11] - The dual-layer energy storage strategy proposed by NVIDIA includes supercapacitors for rapid response and large lithium batteries for longer energy buffering [12] - The demand for energy storage solutions is expected to rise significantly, with companies like CATL, Huawei, and BYD emerging as key players in the market [21] Group 3: Future Projections and Industry Trends - By 2030, global data center electricity consumption is projected to reach 1500 TWh, with a 160% increase in power demand [14][17] - The article notes that the global AI competition will increasingly focus on breakthroughs in renewable energy, energy storage, and smart grid technologies [19][20] - China's "East Data West Computing" initiative aims to direct computing demands to energy-rich regions, supported by large-scale energy storage facilities [20]

Core Viewpoint - Citigroup's report indicates that NVIDIA's Q2 sales of $46.5 billion and Q3 sales forecast of $54 billion meet investor expectations, with a notable gross margin guidance of 73.5%, exceeding market expectations by 70 basis points [1] Group 1: Financial Performance - NVIDIA's gross margin guidance of 73.5% aligns with Citigroup's expectations and is higher than market forecasts [1] - The company anticipates maintaining a gross margin of approximately 75% by the end of the year [1] Group 2: Market Outlook - NVIDIA projects that AI infrastructure spending will reach $3 to $4 trillion by the end of 2030, significantly higher than Citigroup and market's 2029 forecast of $2.3 trillion [1] - There is potential for data center sales to increase, particularly as NVIDIA has secured some export licenses for Chinese customers, which could yield an additional $2 to $5 billion per quarter [1] Group 3: Earnings Forecast - Citigroup has raised NVIDIA's earnings per share forecasts for fiscal years 2025 and 2026 by 2% and 10% respectively, reflecting an increase in weekly GB300 cabinet capacity by 10,000 units and improved network equipment compatibility [1] - The target price for NVIDIA has been increased from $190 to $210, maintaining a "buy" rating [1]

Core Viewpoint - The report from Minsheng Securities indicates that Industrial Fulian has shown strong operational performance in the first half of the year, driven by its AI business, leading to rapid business growth [1] Financial Performance - In Q2 2025, the company achieved a gross margin of 6.50%, with a quarter-over-quarter decrease of 0.23 percentage points, and a net profit margin of 3.43%, with a quarter-over-quarter increase of 0.16 percentage points [1] Business Growth - Revenue from 800G switches in the first half of the year increased nearly threefold compared to 2024, confirming the product's competitiveness amid the demand for data center bandwidth upgrades [1] - The company is leading in AI sector layout, continuously optimizing its product structure, and further highlighting its advantages in the global supply chain [1] Strategic Alliances - On July 30, 2025, Dongyuan Electric and Hon Hai Technology formed a strategic alliance to provide comprehensive data center construction solutions, including servers, cooling systems, and power infrastructure, to meet the substantial market demand across Taiwan, the United States, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East [1] Product Development - The company is collaborating closely with clients to develop key technologies for the next generation of liquid-cooled cabinets, which is expected to enhance profitability in the GB300 cabinet [1] - With the rapid ramp-up of AI servers and 800G switches, the GB200 is anticipated to bring significant performance growth to the company [1]