SMIC's stock price surged 5.05% during intraday trading on Thursday, reflecting strong investor buying interest in the semiconductor giant.
The significant upward movement is attributed to a confluence of positive catalysts. The rally follows Huawei's landmark announcement of the Tao (τ) Law, a new technological principle that proposes replacing traditional geometric scaling with time scaling to enhance transistor density without relying on cutting-edge lithography. This breakthrough is seen as a major boost for the domestic semiconductor ecosystem.
Further supporting the sentiment is SMIC's recent receipt of CSRC approval for its share issuance to acquire a 49% stake in SMIC North, a move that consolidates its manufacturing capacity expansion plans. Additionally, analyst upgrades citing robust AI-driven demand for chips and ongoing supply-demand tightness in the sector have provided fundamental backing to the stock's ascent.