As 2026 dawned and the new year kicked off, institutional research activities in the A - share market witnessed a substantial surge. By January 18, a total of 1,357 institutions had made roughly 4,897 research visits to listed companies. The research has been predominantly centered around the information technology, industrial machinery, and healthcare sectors. Notably, it has zeroed in on cutting - edge fields such as brain - computer interfaces and semiconductors. For instance, companies like Xiangyu Medical have drawn the attention of over a hundred institutions. The research efforts have mainly revolved around aspects like technical feasibility, the progress of commercialization, and the ability to adapt to policies. Different companies have faced a diverse range of questions. For example, institutions have inquired about Xiangyu Medical's brain - computer interface products and Dike's storage business plans. Foreign institutions have also been actively involved in this research frenzy. Companies such as Anji Technology have been subjected to high - density research visits, with internationally renowned institutions like Goldman Sachs also taking part in the research endeavors. Analysts have noted that semiconductor equipment companies received orders earlier. However, the stock market seems to have a preference for sectors with vast market potential. Please be aware that the content of this article is for reference purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Investors are solely responsible for bearing their own risks.