Managing Director, Zero One, Zero One

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Managing Director, Zero One

Equity Bottom-Up

TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing) - ADR / Equity Bottom-Up

TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing) - ADR

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<li>Samsung reported 4Q22 detailed results - Semiconductor earnings evaporated and its memory subsegment likely lost money.</li>
<li>Samsung re-iterated that it would NOT cut capex despite the market downturn - Samsung appears ready to endure losses which is negative for Nanya Tech, SK Hynix, and Micron.</li>
<li>Japan and the Netherlands have joined the U.S. with chip technology restrictions for China - Hon Hai is a net winner.</li>
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Samsung reported 4Q22 detailed results - Semiconductor earnings evaporated and its memory subsegment likely lost money.
Samsung re-iterated that it would NOT cut capex despite the market downturn - Samsung appears ready to endure losses which is negative for Nanya Tech, SK Hynix, and Micron.
Japan and the Netherlands have joined the U.S. with chip technology restrictions for China - Hon Hai is a net winner.


Taiwan Tech Weekly: Samsung Results; Will Bleed Competitors; Japan & Holland Join China Chip Ban

Japan Specialist

Mark Chadwick

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>OVERSEAS.  SPX +1.2% but all Action in Tech as SOX +5.5%; Barclay Sector upgrade spurs Semis; Fed Hikes in the rear view for now; Watch Copper - supply risks+China demand</li>
<li>JAPAN. NKY Futs +0.9% vs Cash; USDJPY 130.65; Where US goes, Japan will follow: All about Tech; Kishida speech: Nuclear Power, Defense, Child support in focus; Wage hikes gather steam. </li>
<li>DAILY NUGGET. Davos  on board with the coming of the Metaverse. We highlight this and think there are near term challenges. </li>
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OVERSEAS.  SPX +1.2% but all Action in Tech as SOX +5.5%; Barclay Sector upgrade spurs Semis; Fed Hikes in the rear view for now; Watch Copper - supply risks+China demand
JAPAN. NKY Futs +0.9% vs Cash; USDJPY 130.65; Where US goes, Japan will follow: All about Tech; Kishida speech: Nuclear Power, Defense, Child support in focus; Wage hikes gather steam. 
DAILY NUGGET. Davos  on board with the coming of the Metaverse. We highlight this and think there are near term challenges. 


Good Morning Japan |THE SQUEEZE - Just Buy Tech; US Broker U/G to Semi Spurs Rally; Watch Copper

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<li>OVERSEAS: SPX snapp rally;  Eearnings refocus as GS misses; Tech bid continues;  TELSA +7% as analysts see merits of price cuts; Japan's BOJ in focus. </li>
<li>JAPAN: NKY Futs +0.4% vs Cash; USDJPY flat at 129.16. BOJ Day -this is all that matters. </li>
<li>DAILY NUGGET: Sustainable Aviation Fuel thematic is ramping up. ANA and JAL recent annoucements highlight the commercial potential for the supply chain. </li>
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OVERSEAS: SPX snapp rally;  Eearnings refocus as GS misses; Tech bid continues;  TELSA +7% as analysts see merits of price cuts; Japan's BOJ in focus. 
JAPAN: NKY Futs +0.4% vs Cash; USDJPY flat at 129.16. BOJ Day -this is all that matters. 
DAILY NUGGET: Sustainable Aviation Fuel thematic is ramping up. ANA and JAL recent annoucements highlight the commercial potential for the supply chain. 


Good Morning Japan |Rally Sputters as Earnings in Focus; GS Misses; BOJ - DAY OF RECKONING

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<li>The Nikkei traded up half a percentage point this week, while the JPY strengthened 3% to Y127/$</li>
<li>US stocks (and hence global) rallied after data showed that inflation cooled in December, easing pressure on the Fed. </li>
<li>Lower inflation, interest rates, and China's reopening are providing a decent backdrop for Japanese equities</li>
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The Nikkei traded up half a percentage point this week, while the JPY strengthened 3% to Y127/$
US stocks (and hence global) rallied after data showed that inflation cooled in December, easing pressure on the Fed. 
Lower inflation, interest rates, and China's reopening are providing a decent backdrop for Japanese equities


Japan Weekly | Tokyo Electron, 7&I, Fast Retail

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<li>OVERSEAS:  CPI slows, Fed Pause narrative strengthens; Yields fall; DXY weakens; Equity rally continues; TSMC Optimism add fuel Semis</li>
<li>JAPAN: NKY Futs -1.0% vs Cash;  USDJPY ¥129.24; BOJ to end YCC narrative gather steam - Banks rally; Foreigners Selling JGBs; Earnings: Seven &amp;I beats; Fasty misses;  We are bullish</li>
<li>DAILY NUGGETS: Our meme below says it all - we leave it to the experts to breakdown the data but the evidence indicates  INFLATION DEFEATED.</li>
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OVERSEAS:  CPI slows, Fed Pause narrative strengthens; Yields fall; DXY weakens; Equity rally continues; TSMC Optimism add fuel Semis
JAPAN: NKY Futs -1.0% vs Cash;  USDJPY ¥129.24; BOJ to end YCC narrative gather steam - Banks rally; Foreigners Selling JGBs; Earnings: Seven &amp;I beats; Fasty misses;  We are bullish
DAILY NUGGETS: Our meme below says it all - we leave it to the experts to breakdown the data but the evidence indicates  INFLATION DEFEATED.


Good Morning Japan |Benign CPI; Fed Pause in the Crosshairs - Equities Extend Rally

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Taiwan Tech Weekly: Samsung Results; Will Bleed Competitors; Japan & Holland Join China Chip Ban

Samsung re-iterated that it would NOT cut capex despite the market downturn - Samsung appears ready to endure losses which is negative for Nanya...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Good Morning Japan |THE SQUEEZE - Just Buy Tech; US Broker U/G to Semi Spurs Rally; Watch Copper

JAPAN. NKY Futs +0.9% vs Cash; USDJPY 130.65; Where US goes, Japan will follow: All about Tech; Kishida speech: Nuclear Power, Defense, Child...

Mark Chadwick

Good Morning Japan |Rally Sputters as Earnings in Focus; GS Misses; BOJ - DAY OF RECKONING

NKY Futs +0.4% vs Cash; USDJPY flat at 129.16. BOJ Day -this is all that matters Sustainable Aviation Fuel thematic is ramping up. Big...

Mark Chadwick

Japan Weekly | Tokyo Electron, 7&I, Fast Retail

We highlight stocks that have impacted the Japanese market this week. Overall, equities were buoyed by a softening of US inflation rates and...

Mark Chadwick

Good Morning Japan |Benign CPI; Fed Pause in the Crosshairs - Equities Extend Rally

INFLATION DEFEATED ! Fed pause next. JAPAN: NKY Futs -1.0% vs Cash; USDJPY ¥129.24; BOJ to end YCC narrative gather steam - Banks rally;...

Mark Chadwick

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Taiwan Tech Weekly: Samsung Results; Will Bleed Competitors; Japan & Holland Join China Chip Ban

Samsung re-iterated that it would NOT cut capex despite the market downturn - Samsung appears ready to endure losses which is negative for Nanya...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Good Morning Japan |THE SQUEEZE - Just Buy Tech; US Broker U/G to Semi Spurs Rally; Watch Copper

JAPAN. NKY Futs +0.9% vs Cash; USDJPY 130.65; Where US goes, Japan will follow: All about Tech; Kishida speech: Nuclear Power, Defense, Child...

Mark Chadwick

Good Morning Japan |Rally Sputters as Earnings in Focus; GS Misses; BOJ - DAY OF RECKONING

NKY Futs +0.4% vs Cash; USDJPY flat at 129.16. **BOJ Day -this is all that matters** Sustainable Aviation Fuel thematic is ramping up. Big...

Mark Chadwick

Japan Weekly | Tokyo Electron, 7&I, Fast Retail

We highlight stocks that have impacted the Japanese market this week. Overall, equities were buoyed by a softening of US inflation rates and...

Mark Chadwick

Good Morning Japan |Benign CPI; Fed Pause in the Crosshairs - Equities Extend Rally

INFLATION DEFEATED ! Fed pause next. JAPAN: NKY Futs -1.0% vs Cash; USDJPY ¥129.24; BOJ to end YCC narrative gather steam - Banks rally;...

Mark Chadwick

NKY Futs +0.4% vs Cash; USDJPY flat at 129.16. BOJ Day -this is all that matters Sustainable Aviation Fuel thematic is ramping up. Big...