Investment Rating - The report rates the industry as "Outperform" [2] Core Insights - The data center industry has become the core incremental application scenario for the power equipment sector, directly driving demand growth and technological iteration for power equipment [5][2] - The report emphasizes the need to incorporate AI industry multidimensional indicators to accurately gauge the demand for power distribution equipment, given the capital expenditure scale and long investment return cycles in the data center sector [2][5] - Key indicators are constructed from three aspects: demand side (capital expenditure from leading cloud vendors), supply chain (GPU supply tracking), and AI application side (development of AI applications) [2][5] Summary by Sections Demand Side - Capital expenditure from overseas major cloud vendors reached $113.862 billion in Q4 2025, a year-on-year increase of 59.42% and a quarter-on-quarter increase of 14.30% [7] - Alibaba's capital expenditure in Q3 2025 was 31.5 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 80.10% but a quarter-on-quarter decrease of 18.55% [10] - Tencent's capital expenditure in Q3 2025 was 13 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 24.05% and a quarter-on-quarter decrease of 32.05% [10] Supply Chain - NVIDIA's total revenue in Q3 2025 was $57.006 billion, with data center product revenue reaching $51.215 billion, marking a historical peak with a quarter-on-quarter growth of 24.62% and a year-on-year growth of 66.44% [15] - TSMC's revenue in December 2025 was 335 billion NTD, a year-on-year increase of 20.4% [22] - The CPU price index in December 2025 was 101.21, showing a slight increase from 99.04 in November [27] AI Application Side - The token call volume from January 27 to February 2, 2026, was 9.81 trillion, reflecting a quarter-on-quarter growth of 26.91% [36] - The price of tokens for models scoring over 40 on the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index decreased by over 50% in Q3 2025 [45] - The report highlights the steady growth in the number of AI models and the increasing application deployment, which directly impacts the capital expenditure cycle of data centers [29]

[Table_Main] 行业研究|信息技术|半导体与半导体生产设备 证券研究报告 半导体与半导体生产设 2026 年 02 月 09 日 备行业周报、月报 [Table_Title] 英特尔和 AMD 服务器 CPU 交期延长，英飞 凌功率半导体涨价 ——行业周报 [Table_Summary] 报告要点： 本周（2026.2.2-2026.2.8）市场回顾 1）海外 AI 芯片指数本周下跌 0.9%。其中，MPS 和台积电上涨 9.4% 和 5.5%，AMD 下跌 12%，英伟达下跌 3.0%。2）国内 AI 芯片指数 本周下跌11.2%。寒武纪、翱捷科技、兆易创新和长电科技跌幅超11%， 澜起科技、通富微电、中芯国际和海光信息跌幅近 10%。3）英伟达 映射指数本周下跌 4.8%，江海股份和英维克跌幅在 8.4%和 6.8%， 工业富联和长芯博创跌幅在 5%以上，兆龙互连、麦格米特和景旺电 子跌幅在 4%-5%。4）服务器 ODM 指数本周上涨 2.0%，超微电脑和 Quanta 涨幅在 18%和 7.1%，Gigabyte 和鸿海精密跌幅在 3%-4%。 5）存储芯片指数本周下跌 13.7%，聚辰股份 ...

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Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the news highlights a significant surge in the computing power industry, with multiple companies experiencing substantial stock price increases [1] - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China issued a notice to promote the "1+M+N" national computing power interconnection node system, aiming to enhance the efficiency of computing resource utilization, with current computing resources reaching 520 EFLOPS and a target utilization rate of over 30% [3] - ByteDance launched the Seedance 2.0 video generation model on its platform, which supports various input types and has made breakthroughs in multi-modal reference and narrative capabilities [3] Group 2 - The demand for computing power is entering an accelerated expansion phase, with 2026 being a critical turning point for the large-scale application of agents, where token consumption is expected to increase exponentially [5] - Policy initiatives are driving the optimization of computing resource allocation, with the "1+M+N" system expected to boost the demand for supporting facilities like CDN and data centers as AI applications transition from validation to large-scale implementation [5] - There is ongoing discussion in the market regarding the evolution of optical modules, with diverse investment perspectives; however, the overall market space for optical interconnects is anticipated to maintain a high growth trajectory [5]

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Group 1 - The AI and computing industry continues to receive significant catalysts, with major tech stocks in the US experiencing a collective surge, including Nvidia up 7.87% and TSMC and ASML up nearly 5% [1] - Amazon's projected capital expenditure for 2026 is expected to reach $200 billion, significantly exceeding market expectations of $146.11 billion, representing a 50% increase from 2025 [1] - The overall financial reports from tech stocks indicate a high level of confidence in AI, with major companies significantly raising their capital expenditure guidance for 2026 [1] Group 2 - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology in China has issued a notice to develop a national computing power interconnection node construction plan, aimed at creating a standardized and efficient resource utilization system [2] - This initiative is significant for the domestic computing power industry, emphasizing resource integration and utilization during a period of rapid expansion [2] Group 3 - Key companies in the optical module sector include LianTe Technology and HuiLv Ecology [3] - Companies involved in optical interconnection include ZhiShang Technology and JuGuang Technology [3] Group 4 - Domestic computing power companies include ZhongKe Shuguang, Dongyangguang, and XieChuang Data [4] Group 5 - AI application companies include iFlytek, Decai Co., and Kunlun Wanwei [5]

Core Viewpoint - The first quarter of the year is traditionally a slow season for foundries, but strong demand for artificial intelligence (AI) and a recovery in demand for display driver ICs are expected to lead to better-than-usual performance for major foundries like TSMC [1] Group 1: TSMC Performance - TSMC is projected to achieve a revenue of between $34.6 billion and $35.8 billion in Q1 2026, marking a historical high and a 4% quarter-over-quarter increase, driven by strong demand for advanced processes related to AI applications [1] - TSMC is expected to be one of the best-performing foundries in Q1 [1] Group 2: World Advanced Performance - World Advanced is experiencing strong shipments of server power management chips, with a recovery in demand for display driver ICs due to inventory replenishment in the TV and e-book markets, leading to a projected 1% to 3% quarter-over-quarter increase in wafer shipments for Q1 [1] - However, due to changes in product mix, the average selling price is expected to decline by approximately 3% to 5%, with Q1 revenue projected to be flat to down 4% compared to Q4 2025 [1] Group 3: UMC Performance - UMC is expected to maintain stable operations in Q1, with wafer shipments remaining flat and average selling prices holding steady, leading to a projected flat revenue performance, which is better than the typical seasonal decline of 8% to 9% [1] - Growth in UMC's 22nm process, driven by increased market share in smartphone image processors and AMOLED driver ICs, is anticipated to be a key driver of overall performance growth [1]

Core Insights - The iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF (IXUS) and the iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF (IEFA) provide different exposures to international equities, with IXUS including emerging markets and IEFA focusing solely on developed markets [1][2] Cost and Size Comparison - Both IXUS and IEFA have an expense ratio of 0.07% - As of January 30, 2026, IXUS has a 1-year return of 37.7% while IEFA has a return of 34.9% - IXUS has a dividend yield of 3.2% compared to IEFA's 3.6% - IXUS has assets under management (AUM) of $51.9 billion, while IEFA has $162.6 billion [3][4] Performance and Risk Comparison - Over the past five years, IXUS experienced a maximum drawdown of -30.05%, while IEFA had a drawdown of -30.41% - An investment of $1,000 in IXUS would have grown to $1,305, whereas the same investment in IEFA would have grown to $1,353 [5] Fund Composition - IEFA tracks developed markets in Europe, Australasia, and the Far East, holding 2,589 companies with a sector focus on financial services (22%), industrials (20%), and healthcare (11%) [6] - IXUS holds over 4,100 stocks, providing broader diversification with sector allocations leaning towards financial services, industrials, and basic materials [7] Investor Implications - The choice between IXUS and IEFA depends on the desired exposure; IXUS offers global exposure including emerging markets, while IEFA provides stability and a higher dividend yield from developed markets [8][11] - IEFA's focus on developed markets avoids emerging market volatility but limits growth potential, while IXUS can deliver higher returns due to emerging market growth despite associated risks [9][10]

Core Insights - Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM) is recognized as one of the 13 best extremely profitable stocks to invest in currently [1] Analyst Sentiment - TSM maintains a bullish analyst sentiment with a consensus price target of $410, indicating an upside potential of 24.03% after a stock surge of 40.54% over the past six months and over 10% in 2026 [3] - TD Cowen raised its price target for TSM to $370 from $325 while maintaining a 'Hold' rating, citing strong production execution and better-than-expected quarterly results [5] - Morgan Stanley increased its target by 5% to NT$2,088, highlighting strong gross margins and rising demand for AI [6] - Barclays set a target of $450 with an 'Overweight' rating, describing the fourth-quarter results as strong across all areas [6] Capital Spending and Revenue Growth - TSM plans to increase capital spending to $52–$56 billion in 2026, representing at least a 25% increase compared to 2025, driven by AI demand [4] - Revenue growth for TSM is projected to reach approximately 30% in 2026, surpassing average analyst expectations [4] Company Overview - TSM manufactures advanced integrated circuits and semiconductors for various sectors including AI, computing, communications, automotive, and consumer electronics globally [7]

Core Insights - Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM) is recognized as one of the 13 best extremely profitable stocks to invest in currently [1] Analyst Sentiment - TSM maintains a bullish analyst sentiment with a consensus price target of $410, indicating an upside potential of 24.03% after a stock surge of 40.54% over the past six months and over 10% in 2026 [3] - TD Cowen raised its price target for TSM to $370 from $325 while maintaining a 'Hold' rating, citing strong production execution and better-than-expected quarterly results [5] - Morgan Stanley increased its target by 5% to NT$2,088, highlighting strong gross margins and rising demand for AI [6] - Barclays set a target of $450 with an 'Overweight' rating, describing the fourth-quarter results as strong across all areas [6] Capital Spending and Revenue Growth - TSM plans to increase capital spending to $52–$56 billion in 2026, representing at least a 25% increase compared to 2025, driven by AI demand [4] - Revenue growth for TSM is projected to reach approximately 30%, surpassing average analyst expectations [4] Company Overview - TSM manufactures advanced integrated circuits and semiconductors for various sectors, including AI, computing, communications, automotive, and consumer electronics globally [7]