Semiconductor stocks strengthened this morning. SMIC (00981.HK) +5.950 (+21.755%) Short selling $420.69M; Ratio 3.651% soared nearly 23% to $25.9, while HUA HONG SEMI (01347.HK) +4.550 (+16.250%) Short selling $479.21M; Ratio 20.220% shot up 20% to $25.9. SHANGHAI FUDAN (01385.HK) +4.200 (+20.588%) Short selling $47.84M; Ratio 6.373% spiked 23.2%.The central government recently launched stimulus policies before the Chinese market (A shares and H shares) rose sharply, with a significant incline in semiconductor and communications sectors, CMBI released a research report saying. Related NewsCiti Ratings, TPs on CN Tech & Communication Stocks (Table)The semiconductor sector index surged 15.5% as of the end of September 2024. From 23 September to 30 September, the average increases in share price of semiconductor A-share group and optical/ telecom group were 37% and 32%, respectively.CMBI expected that there may be opportunities for the semiconductor industry to be re-rated. Market momentum is likely to continue in the near term, especially for Hong Kong-listed semiconductor stocks.CMBI was optimistic that Hong Kong's semiconductor stocks will have upside opportunities on improved market sentiment and capital inflows. Related NewsG Sachs Raises TPs for HUA HONG SEMI (01347.HK)/ SMIC (00981.HK) as Its Positive on CN Foundries LT OpportunitiesSMIC (00981.HK) +5.950 (+21.755%) Short selling $420.69M; Ratio 3.651% (no rating), HUA HONG SEMI (01347.HK) +4.550 (+16.250%) Short selling $479.21M; Ratio 20.220% (Buy) and ZTE (00763.HK) +3.650 (+15.272%) Short selling $160.66M; Ratio 18.760% (Buy) are likely to be more favored by funds, given their larger market capitalization and better liquidity.For A-share semiconductors, the broker continued to recommend ZHONGJI INNOLIGHT(300308.SZ) +21.260 (+15.913%) (Buy) and NAURA(002371.SZ) +32.680 (+9.805%) (Buy) as top picks.(HK stocks quote is delayed for at least 15 mins.Short Selling Data as at 2024-10-07 16:25.) (A Shares quote is delayed for at least 15 mins.)