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Hot trading industry trends on August 7 and related Hong Kong semiconductor stocks. Hong Kong semiconductor stocks opened lower in early trading but then surged strongly, with Innoscience gaining over 11%, and industry leader SMIC rising over 3%. Core logic: On the news front, on August 1, Innoscience officially responded to rumors of collaboration with NVIDIA. The announcement stated that the company has recently partnered with global AI technology leader NVIDIA to jointly promote the large-scale implementation of the 800VDC (800-volt direct current) power architecture in AI data centers. Clear signals of a cyclical bottom: Global semiconductor inventory reduction is nearing its end...

Hong Kong stocks continued their upward trend on July 28, with the cryptocurrency, innovative drug, gaming, and insurance sectors performing well. Hong Kong's "Stablecoin Ordinance" will officially take effect on August 1, marking the countdown to stablecoin issuance; the innovative drug sector was boosted by Hengrui Pharmaceuticals securing a $12 billion order; insurance stocks extended their gains as industry anti-internal competition and interest rate cuts improved profit prospects; gaming stocks benefited from Macau's July gaming revenue exceeding expectations and Thailand's withdrawal of the casino bill.