Tracking developments across tech supply chains, Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Tracking developments across tech supply chains

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LG Display Co., Ltd. develops and manufactures digital display products.  The Company's products include thin film transistor-liquid crystal displays (TFT-LCD) for notebook and desktop computer monitors, TVs, mobile phones, and medical equipment.  LG Display provides its products mainly to overseas markets.

<ul><li>ST reduces 2024 outlook amid industrial and automotive slowdown, impacting company's future projections.</li><li>VCs discuss Taiwan startups in AI industry, highlighting challenge of staying competitive in fast-evolving sector.</li><li>Global regulators collaborate to address market dominance of AI giants, emphasizing need for fair competition and consumer protection.</li></ul>

ST reduces 2024 outlook amid industrial and automotive slowdown, impacting company's future projections.VCs discuss Taiwan startups in AI industry, highlighting challenge of staying competitive in fast-evolving sector.Global regulators collaborate to address market dominance of AI giants, emphasizing need for fair competition and consumer protection.

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (27-Jul-2024): ST cuts 2024 outlook as demand slows.

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Baptista Research is an independent financial research house focused on the U.S. markets. We provide equity research as well as credit research reports on the top-listed U.S. companies with most of our focus on technology, consumer goods and services, automobiles, industrials, oil and gas, pharma, and healthcare. Our research has served more than 3000 institutional investors including mutual funds, hedge funds, banks, family offices, and various buy-side firms. We operate a research subscription service where institutions, as well as retail investors, can have priority access to all our research. We also have a wide distribution of our research reports across some of the top global financial platforms. Apart from equity research and credit research, we also provide advisory services with respect to mergers & acquisitions (M&A), private equity/ venture capital fundraising, valuation reports, and investment management services for corporates.
Baptista Research is owned and managed by Ishan Majumdar, an ex-Venture Capitalist/ Investment Banker, a Chartered Accountant, and a Masters’ degree holder in Management from HEC Paris. Ishan has nearly a decade of experience in Mergers and Acquisitions, Leveraged Buyouts (LBOs), Venture Capital Investing, Corporate Strategy, and Valuation in front-office roles at the likes of BNP Paribas CIB, Credit Agricole CIB, Groupe Danone, and TIW Private Equity. He has worked on and closed multiple acquisition deals, leveraged buyouts, and start-up investment transactions.

Nokia Oyj is a global communications company. The Company produces a broad range of technological devices and software, and operates networks, sales ,and communication channels worldwide.

<ul><li>Nokia Corporation's engagement in the second quarter of 2024 revolved around significant developments amid a transitory, challenging market environment.</li><li>The company announced two crucial transactions: the proposed acquisition of Infinera, a North American optical networking entity, and Nokia's plan to divest its submarine networks business to the French State.</li><li>The acquisition of Infinera is expected to boost Nokia's Optical Networks business by quickening innovation for customers and strengthening Nokia's position in North America.</li></ul>

Nokia Corporation's engagement in the second quarter of 2024 revolved around significant developments amid a transitory, challenging market environment.The company announced two crucial transactions: the proposed acquisition of Infinera, a North American optical networking entity, and Nokia's plan to divest its submarine networks business to the French State.The acquisition of Infinera is expected to boost Nokia's Optical Networks business by quickening innovation for customers and strengthening Nokia's position in North America.

Nokia Corporation (NOK): The Story Of The Expansion Into The 5G Core Network Market! - Major Drivers

SAP SE is a multinational software company.  The Company develops business software, including e-business and enterprise management software, consults on organizational usage of its applications software, and provides training services.  SAP markets its products and services worldwide.

<ul><li>SAP SE's Q2 2024 results show continued growth momentum despite the volatility in the software industry.</li><li>More customers are moving to the cloud, and the company's portfolio is becoming increasingly attractive, owing to its Business AI capabilities.</li><li>Their Q2 performance was marked by substantial increases in profitability and the diligent execution of their transformation program.</li></ul>

SAP SE's Q2 2024 results show continued growth momentum despite the volatility in the software industry.More customers are moving to the cloud, and the company's portfolio is becoming increasingly attractive, owing to its Business AI capabilities.Their Q2 performance was marked by substantial increases in profitability and the diligent execution of their transformation program.

SAP SE: Strengthening Partnership with IBM for Generative AI and Cloud Solutions & Other Major Drivers

Japan Specialist

Mark Chadwick

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>The Topix declined by 5.6%, while the Nikkei lost almost 2,400 points, or 6%. However, equities took a back seat to the FX market</li>
<li>Given the currency movements and the global tech sell-off, it's no surprise that the worst performers were semiconductors (-10%) and autos (-9%).</li>
<li>The recent market movements appear to have been driven primarily by macro events, particularly the yen's reversal, which impacted high beta and momentum stocks.</li>
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The Topix declined by 5.6%, while the Nikkei lost almost 2,400 points, or 6%. However, equities took a back seat to the FX market
Given the currency movements and the global tech sell-off, it's no surprise that the worst performers were semiconductors (-10%) and autos (-9%).
The recent market movements appear to have been driven primarily by macro events, particularly the yen's reversal, which impacted high beta and momentum stocks.


Japan Weekly | Renesas, Ibiden Get Slammed in Tech Rout

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Devi Subhakesan

Asia Consumer Research

ASIA CONSUMER: INSIGHTS AND INVESTMENT IDEAS

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Investory is a Singapore-based boutique independent equity research firm founded in January 2017 with a primary focus on consumption themes across Asia-Pacific.

We aim to generate investible ideas based on consumption trends and outlook. We screen our ideas on several parameters - product potential, long-term growth and management commitment being the most critical.  We follow a fundamental analysis approach in our stock selection process and are not restricted by market cap.

We aspire to grow into a leading source of unbiased research, free of conflict of interest, for investors yearning for independent and disciplined analysis. 

We also undertake bespoke research mandates to support our Institutional clients’ investment needs.

Our team comprises of professionals with extensive experience in the Asian equity markets, in areas ranging from research, servicing institutional clients and investment management.

Xiaomi Corporation manufactures communication equipment and parts. The Company produces and sells mobile phones, smart phone software,  set-top boxes, and related accessories. Xiaomi markets its products worldwide.

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<li>Welcome to Consumer Tales &amp; Trends, your weekly roundup of the latest corporate developments, investment reports and sector events in the consumer industry.</li>
<li>An interesting comparison between China and India smart phone markets in 2Q 2024 - highlighting differences in market size and the dominance of leading players.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/xiaomi-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:24409:1" rel="noopener">Xiaomi Corp(1810 HK)</a>  made a strong come back in 2Q24 in terms of sales in both the markets. In China, it saw a 17% year-on-year increase, shipping 10 million units.</li>
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Welcome to Consumer Tales &amp; Trends, your weekly roundup of the latest corporate developments, investment reports and sector events in the consumer industry.
An interesting comparison between China and India smart phone markets in 2Q 2024 - highlighting differences in market size and the dominance of leading players.

Xiaomi Corp(1810 HK)  made a strong come back in 2Q24 in terms of sales in both the markets. In China, it saw a 17% year-on-year increase, shipping 10 million units.


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Tech Supply Chain Tracker (27-Jul-2024): ST cuts 2024 outlook as demand slows.

ST cuts 2024 outlook, VCs advise Taiwan startups on AI, global regulators target tech giants, LG faces OLED shortage, Thailand stabilizes...

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Nokia Corporation (NOK): The Story Of The Expansion Into The 5G Core Network Market! - Major Drivers

Nokia Corporation's engagement in the second quarter of 2024 revolved around significant developments amid a transitory, challenging market...

Baptista Research

SAP SE: Strengthening Partnership with IBM for Generative AI and Cloud Solutions & Other Major Drivers

SAP SE's Q2 2024 results show continued growth momentum despite the volatility in the software industry. More customers are moving to the cloud,...

Baptista Research

Japan Weekly | Renesas, Ibiden Get Slammed in Tech Rout

Japanese stock market took a hit, but FX market stole the show. Semiconductors and autos hit hard by global tech sell-off. Yen's reversal driving...

Mark Chadwick

Consumer Tales #July21-26:Apple Falls from Top 5 in China, Xiaomi Tops India Smartphones

Comparing smartphone market trends in China and India for 2Q 2024 highlighting differences in market size and the dominance of leading players....

Devi Subhakesan

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (27-Jul-2024): ST cuts 2024 outlook as demand slows.

ST cuts 2024 outlook, VCs advise Taiwan startups on AI, global regulators target tech giants, LG faces OLED shortage, Thailand stabilizes...

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Nokia Corporation (NOK): The Story Of The Expansion Into The 5G Core Network Market! - Major Drivers

Nokia Corporation's engagement in the second quarter of 2024 revolved around significant developments amid a transitory, challenging market...

Baptista Research

SAP SE: Strengthening Partnership with IBM for Generative AI and Cloud Solutions & Other Major Drivers

SAP SE's Q2 2024 results show continued growth momentum despite the volatility in the software industry. More customers are moving to the cloud,...

Baptista Research

Japan Weekly | Renesas, Ibiden Get Slammed in Tech Rout

​Japanese stock market took a hit, but FX market stole the show. Semiconductors and autos hit hard by global tech sell-off. Yen's reversal driving...

Mark Chadwick

Consumer Tales #July21-26:Apple Falls from Top 5 in China, Xiaomi Tops India Smartphones

Comparing smartphone market trends in China and India for 2Q 2024 highlighting differences in market size and the dominance of leading players....

Devi Subhakesan

Japanese stock market took a hit, but FX market stole the show. Semiconductors and autos hit hard by global tech sell-off. Yen's reversal driving...