Global Research Selection | Goldman Sachs: First Foldable iPhone Priced Below Samsung; Bullish on Apple’s Supply Chain in Greater China
① Goldman Sachs projects that iPhone Duo shipments in 2026 will reach a baseline of 14 million units, with an optimistic scenario reaching up to 35 million units; ② The new device incorporates over 100 precision components, including hinges, under-display cameras, and next-generation vapor chambers, with the foldable form factor expected to increase the component value per unit; ③ The hardware value of the iPhone 18 Pro series is also rising, potentially benefiting multiple component suppliers.
Middle Eastern sovereign funds have once again invested in Luckin Coffee, with nearly RMB 25 billion heavily allocated to A-shares; the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority continued to increase its positions in the third quarter.
① Mubadala Investment Company invested in Luckin Coffee, as Middle Eastern sovereign capital further increased its exposure to Chinese assets; ② The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority appeared in the shareholder lists of 65 companies in the second quarter, with the market value of its top ten tradable share holdings nearing RMB 25 billion; ③ The provisional register of shareholders was updated through late August, revealing new changes in holdings by Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, UBS Group, and others.
The energy-saving business behind the surge in AI power consumption has attracted investments from CATL and Aramco.
① From Tencent’s data centers to CATL’s factories, Deep Intelligence Control is targeting the same issue: how to leverage AI to further unlock energy efficiency potential across entire systems after devices have already achieved automated control. ② It is evident that the expansion of computing power is forging a tighter bidirectional relationship between AI and energy: AI development demands more electricity, while also making the operational efficiency of energy systems increasingly critical.
[Market Data Watch] Institutional activity declines significantly as multiple capital streams coordinate to accumulate shares in Yingxin Development
1. Institutional activity on the "Longhu Bang" (top gainers and losers list) has declined significantly, with a substantial decrease in both the number of stocks purchased and the net buying volume. 2. Yingxin Development, a concept stock related to memory chips, hit its daily upper limit. It saw purchases of RMB 134 million from the Wuhan Ziyang East Road Branch of Guotai Haitong Securities, RMB 133 million from the Chengdu North First Ring Road Branch of Guotai Haitong Securities, and RMB 76 million from the Xi'an West Street Branch of Kaiyuan Securities.
Li Auto accelerates in-house R&D as automakers collectively introduce secondary suppliers; is the power battery industry on the verge of a major shift?
Li Auto invested RMB 2.65 billion in Sunwoda Power, accelerating the switch to self-developed batteries across its entire lineup, directly targeting a reduction in reliance on CATL. Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance (HIMA), Xiaomi, XPeng, and others are also intensifying the introduction of secondary and multiple suppliers, restructuring battery pricing and supply chain influence; however, CATL’s market share remains above 50%, and its dominant position has yet to be shaken. The power dynamics within the power battery industry are being quietly reshaped. Li Auto’s RMB 2.65 billion investment in Sunwoda Power, coupled with the announcement of switching its entire vehicle lineup to self-developed batteries, moves the "de-CATLization" strategy from slogan to substantive action. On September 8, CATL’s stock price fell sharply, with A-share $CATL(30075
No specific orders have been finalized in the cooperation with CATL! 20CM PCB concept stock issues announcement on unusual trading activity | Post-market announcements roundup
Xinhua Media: Planning to issue shares to acquire controlling stake in Jiemian Cailianshe and suspends trading
Insurance capital conducts intensive due diligence! Frequent visits to AMEC and Luxshare Precision. Institutional investors: Reassessing investment opportunities in the dividend sector with a more balanced focus.
① Industry insiders say that recent research efforts have largely focused on earnings reports. At present, the technology sector is experiencing significant volatility, and market capital is
Day One of the 2026 National Reimbursement Drug List Negotiations: Representatives from Multiple Companies Display Visible Joy as Traditional Chinese Medicine and Chronic Disease Drugs Take Center Stage
The annual national medical insurance catalog negotiations have once again entered the stage of on-site bargaining.
Cui Dongshu: Revenue of major domestic listed automakers reached RMB 1.293 trillion in the first half of the year, with growth slowing significantly.
In the first half of 2026, China's automotive industry is undergoing a profound transformation amid intense competition in the existing market. As the penetration rate of new energy vehicles continues to rise, the sector is characterized by a divergence where revenue growth does not translate into profit growth, creating a stark contrast between thriving and struggling segments.
The first Chinese humanoid robot ETF has been listed in the United States. What are the underlying reasons?
According to Defiance ETFs, the top ten constituents of CROB are exclusively leading companies in China’s industrial supply chain: Leader Harmonious Drive, Huichuan Technology, Lingyi iTech, Sanhua, Megmeet, Hengli Hydraulic, Tuopu Group, Luxshare Precision, CATL, and Wolong Electric Drive.
Xiao K Morning Brief | OpenAI Releases GPT-6, Touted as the "World's Most Intelligent" Large Language Model; Yangtze Memory Technologies' STAR Market IPO Under Regulatory Inquiry
① China's 2026 national medical insurance price negotiations are scheduled for September 5; ② OpenAI and Anthropic experienced service outages; ③ NVIDIA RTX Spark Windows PCs will launch in October 2026.
Interim dividend activity on the STAR Market heats up: 81 companies plan to distribute approximately RMB 6.7 billion in cash, with industry leaders topping the payout list.
① Under the combined influence of normalized regulatory guidance, the demonstrated resilience of listed companies' earnings, and sustained improvements in cash flow, enthusiasm for interim dividends in the A-share market continues to rise; ② A total of 81 companies listed on the STAR Market have announced their 2026 interim dividend plans, with a total dividend distribution amounting to approximately RMB 6.7 billion.
The World Power Battery Conference is approaching; the solid-state battery sector is poised for new catalysts.
① The 2026 World Power Battery Conference will be held in Yibin, Sichuan, from September 3 to 4, where achievements such as innovative power battery technologies and technology roadmaps will be released. ② Zhai Kun of Debang Securities pointed out that the dual drive of policy and capital is resonating, bringing the inflection point for the industrialization of solid-state batteries closer.
CSEAC 2026 Outlook: Synergy Among Equipment, Components, and Materials Emerges as a Core Theme—How to Build Resilience in the Semiconductor Equipment Industry?
① The 14th Semiconductor Equipment, Materials, and Core Components Exhibition (CSEAC 2026) officially convened at the Taihu International Expo Center; ② AI-enabled synergy between the industrial chain and the semiconductor equipment supply chain emerged as the core theme throughout the exhibition.
On the Ground at CSEAC 2026: Leading Etching and Thin-Film Equipment Manufacturers Compete as Domestic Semiconductor Equipment Achieves Breakthroughs Across Multiple Fronts
① The 14th China Semiconductor Equipment, Materials and Core Components Exhibition (CSEAC 2026) officially opened at the Wuxi Taihu International Expo Center; ② Industry leaders from various segments unveiled flagship products and technical solutions, highlighting breakthroughs in key areas and ecosystem synergy within the domestic semiconductor supply chain.
The STAR Market Index will undergo its Q3 2026 constituent review, with five securities, including Raytron Technology, being added to the SSE Science and Technology Innovation Board 50 Index.
① Raytron Technology, Huafeng Technology, Yitang Semiconductor, Insta360 Innovation, and SJ Semiconductor will be added to the SSE Science and Technology Innovation Board 50 Index (STAR 50); JPT Optoelectronics, Everbright Photonics, Cathay Biotech, and seven other securities will be added to the STAR 100 Index. ② After seven years of development, the index system for stocks listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange's Science and Technology Innovation Board (STAR Market) has become increasingly robust, forming a multi-tiered "5+21+8" index framework that achieves comprehensive coverage of the market capitalization and industrial chains within the STAR Market.
Two industry giants ramp up investment in the charging infrastructure race
The key competitive factor is maintaining a stable flow of vehicles.
Semi-Annual Report on the Chip Design Sector of the STAR Market: 64 Companies Achieved Positive Revenue Growth, 12 Turned a Profit
① There are 74 chip design companies listed on the STAR Market. Among them, 64 reported positive year-on-year revenue growth in the first half of 2026, and 12 turned a profit from previous losses. ② In terms of revenue scale, the top five companies in the first half of 2026 were Changxin Technology, Biwin Storage, Hygon Information, Cambricon, and SmartSens.
Effective after the close! Major overhaul of the MSCI China Index: 33 stocks, including Zhipu, Kingboard Group, and Dingtai High-Tech, are added, marking a collective entry for hard-tech companies.
The quarterly rebalancing of the MSCI China Index officially took effect after today's market close. Thirty-three stocks were added, and thirty-two were removed.
Interim Report Analysis of Semiconductor Equipment Companies on the STAR Market: Over Half Achieve Dual Growth in Revenue and Net Profit, with High R&D Spending Accelerating Product and Technology Iteration
① As of now, 10 out of the 11 listed semiconductor equipment companies on the STAR Market have disclosed their semi-annual reports; ② Among the listed semiconductor equipment companies on the STAR Market, more than half achieved year-on-year growth in both revenue and net profit during the first half of the year.