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Hygon Information Unveils World's First Post-Quantum Cryptography Smooth Migration Solution

Morgan Stanley raises targets for SMIC and Hua Hong, citing AI-driven mature process shortage

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SMIC received 996 million yuan in financing purchases on May 18.

Report: China's chip equipment localization shifts from trials to mass production

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HSBC Research Lowers SMIC's Target Price but Maintains 'Buy' Rating

HSBC Research on SMIC: Cuts Target Price to HKD 89, Bullish on 28% Revenue Growth in 2026

SMIC's AI demand surges, with first-quarter revenue of 17.6 billion, more optimistic about full-year operations

JPMorgan raises SMIC rating to "Neutral" and lifts target price to HK$67

BOC International Maintains Buy Rating on SMIC, Raises H-Share Target Price to HKD 98.6

Citi upgrades SMIC to 'Buy' on improved utilization and pricing power

Citigroup Raises SMIC Target Price to HKD 94.1, Maintains Outperform Rating

Goldman Sachs Raises SMIC Profit Forecasts, Maintains Buy Rating with HK$135 Target Price

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Citi Upgrades SMIC to 'Buy' with a Raised Target Price of HK$28

SMIC Founder Reveals Purchase of 800 Equipment Units from AMEC, Accelerating Supply Chain Localization

SMIC announces Q1 2026 financial results with an 11.5% year-over-year revenue increase

SMIC's 40.6 billion yuan acquisition is finalized, expected to increase company profits.

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Sivers Semiconductors AB (STO: SIVE) has announced a $6.6 million Year 2 funding extension for its Electronic Warfare (EW STAR) project under the Northeast Microelectronics Coalition (NEMC). This funding recognizes Sivers' strong technical progress and aims to advance wideband antenna array technologies for defense applications. The program is part of the Microelectronics Commons initiative, collaborating with organizations like BAE Systems and MIT Lincoln Laboratory.

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China's CXMT anticipates first-half revenue of 110-120 billion yuan ($17.62 billion) due to rising memory chip prices driven by AI demand. The company expects a net profit of up to 57 billion yuan, with Q1 revenue soaring over 700% year-on-year to 50.8 billion yuan. CXMT's IPO is closely monitored as a sign of China's advancements in DRAM technology.

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China's CXMT expects revenue to surge as memory chip demand soars

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BNP Paribas has rated SMICas Outperform, citing strong 1Q results and an optimistic 2Q revenue outlook driven by higher ASP and shipment volumes in consumer and IoT sectors. The report highlights SMIC's unique capability to support Huawei's Ascend 950 PR AI chip, predicting a revenue CAGR of 19% and earnings CAGR of 42% from 2026 to 2028, with a target price of HKD86.

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China has launched the LineShine supercomputer at the National Supercomputing Center in Shenzhen, featuring 2.45 million domestic CPU cores and delivering up to 1.54 exaFLOPS. Unlike typical supercomputers that rely on GPUs, LineShine uses Armv9-based LX2 processors for general computing, comprising 20,480 nodes connected by a high-speed network.

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China unveils GPU-free LineShine supercomputer with 2.45 million domestic CPU cores

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The STAR Market has risen 78.98% in the past year, gathering 609 hard technology companies, with a total market value exceeding 13 trillion yuan. In 2025, revenue is expected to be nearly 1.6 trillion yuan, with a net profit exceeding 58.6 billion yuan. In the first quarter of 2026, revenue is projected to be 385.3 billion yuan, with a net profit attributable to the parent company of 23.4 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of nearly 200%. The "1+6" system of the STAR Market promotes the development of technology companies, focusing on fields such as artificial intelligence and commercial aerospace, showcasing the innovative vitality and development potential of hard technology enterprises

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The STAR Market's performance has exploded, with net profit increasing by nearly 200% in the first quarter, gathering integrated circuits, biomedicine, and high-end equipment. The STAR Composite Index has risen by 78.98% in nearly one year

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Asian markets showed mixed results, with Singapore's Straits Times Index reaching a record high. Indonesia and South Korea's indices fell over 3%, lagging behind the region. Semiconductor shares faced pressure, particularly in Taiwan and Japan. The Reserve Bank of Australia paused future rate hikes amid economic concerns related to the Iran conflict. Overall, major indices fluctuated, with some markets like India's Nifty 50 and Australia's S&P/ASX 200 gaining, while others like Indonesia's IDX continued to decline.

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Asian Markets Mixed; Singapore Hits Record High; Indonesia, S Korea Indices Each Slide Over 3% to Lag Region; Regional Semiconductor Shares Under Pressure

Hedge funds are significantly increasing their investments in the semiconductor sector, with exposure reaching a record 19% of total global hedge fund market. Major players like Susquehanna, Goldman Sachs, and BNP Paribas have substantially boosted their holdings in the SOXX ETF. This shift marks a dramatic change from previous years, as semiconductor stocks now dominate hedge fund portfolios, reflecting a strong bullish sentiment in the market.

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Hedge Funds Go 'All-In' On Semiconductors As SOXX Exposure Hits Record Highs

BEIJING, May 19 (Reuters) - China's ‌top ‌flash memory chipmaker ​YMTC has begun the so-called "tutoring" ‌process ⁠for a potential initial ⁠public offering, ​involving ​formal ​pre-IPO guidance ‌talks with an investment bank, a filing with ‌China's ​securities ​regulator ​showed ‌on Tuesday.(Reporting by ​Pan ​Che, Shi Bu ​and ‌Ryan WooEditing ​by Bernadette ​Baum)

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China's top flash-memory chipmaker YMTC begins pre-IPO coaching talks with investment bank

Yangtze Memory Holdings, the parent company of YMTC, has submitted a listing tutoring report to the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) in preparation for an IPO and stock market listing.

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According to the website of the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC), Yangtze Memory Holdings, the parent company of YMTC, has submitted a listing tutoring report in preparation for an IPO and stock market listing.

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01:42 ETMicroelectronics Commons Strengthens Commitment to Sivers Semiconductors With Year 2 Funding

China's CXMT expects revenue to surge as memory chip demand soars

BNP Paribas Rates SMIC Outperform; Primary Engine to Power CN AI Ambition

China unveils GPU-free LineShine supercomputer with 2.45 million domestic CPU cores

The STAR Market's performance has exploded, with net profit increasing by nearly 200% in the first quarter, gathering integrated circuits, biomedicine, and high-end equipment. The STAR Composite Index has risen by 78.98% in nearly one year