Japan Specialist

Mark Chadwick

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>US stocks rose modestly after the Fed's third 25bp rate cut to 3.5-3.75%, signals one more in 2026 amid FOMC divisions and a likely January pause.</li>
<li>GE Vernova (+15%) raised 2028 revenue outlook to $52B (from $45B), backlog to $200B, cumulative FCF to $22B, doubled dividend, and increased buyback to $10B. +ve MHI </li>
<li>Accrete (4395 JP, +17%) pivots from legacy SMS via JV with Forward Edge-AI (in US MDA SHIELD program) for quantum-resistant cybersecurity, targeting Japan sectors with venture-style upside.</li>
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US stocks rose modestly after the Fed's third 25bp rate cut to 3.5-3.75%, signals one more in 2026 amid FOMC divisions and a likely January pause.
GE Vernova (+15%) raised 2028 revenue outlook to $52B (from $45B), backlog to $200B, cumulative FCF to $22B, doubled dividend, and increased buyback to $10B. +ve MHI 
Accrete (4395 JP, +17%) pivots from legacy SMS via JV with Forward Edge-AI (in US MDA SHIELD program) for quantum-resistant cybersecurity, targeting Japan sectors with venture-style upside.


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<li>The Japanese market ended the week on a mixed note, with the Nikkei 225 Index down 2.2%</li>
<li>Stocks moves were largely dictated by earnings. Furukawa's full year upward revision was a standout, while THK surprised the market with a punchy buyback</li>
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<strong>Watchlist</strong>: ASICS continues to perform well and will upgrade its mid-term outlook this week. Nexon and Appier could be worth a look after recent stock price declines</li>
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The Japanese market ended the week on a mixed note, with the Nikkei 225 Index down 2.2%
Stocks moves were largely dictated by earnings. Furukawa's full year upward revision was a standout, while THK surprised the market with a punchy buyback

Watchlist: ASICS continues to perform well and will upgrade its mid-term outlook this week. Nexon and Appier could be worth a look after recent stock price declines


Japan Weekly | Mixed Market but Plenty Going On

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<li>OVERSEAS.  US Equities rebound led by Tech as NVIDIA +7% gets boost from MS report; China troubles persist: Country Garden suspends bond trading; Foreign Investors losing interest in China</li>
<li>JAPAN. NKY Futures +0.7% vs Cash; USDJPY 145.5;  Yen Weakens be beyond 145 to USD, heads to 146 on widening spreads; JP M&amp;A Boom as Cos seek improvements; Dentsu Miss</li>
<li>NUGGET. Activism-Japanese Firms Expect It ! June's Reuters survey of companies in Japan revealed this fact. At the very minimum, an implicit acknowledgement that there is room for improvement</li>
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OVERSEAS.  US Equities rebound led by Tech as NVIDIA +7% gets boost from MS report; China troubles persist: Country Garden suspends bond trading; Foreign Investors losing interest in China
JAPAN. NKY Futures +0.7% vs Cash; USDJPY 145.5;  Yen Weakens be beyond 145 to USD, heads to 146 on widening spreads; JP M&amp;A Boom as Cos seek improvements; Dentsu Miss
NUGGET. Activism-Japanese Firms Expect It ! June's Reuters survey of companies in Japan revealed this fact. At the very minimum, an implicit acknowledgement that there is room for improvement


Ohayo Japan| Tech Lead in Equity Rebound Amid Concerns; NUGGET: Activism-Japanese Firms Expect It !

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<li>AI is an exciting area of technology that has the potential to change how industries operate and consumers live their lives</li>
<li>There is a huge TAM, but it can be difficult for equity investors to gain meaningful exposure</li>
<li>We identify 22 Japanese stocks that are engaged in AI. We have two top picks </li>
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AI is an exciting area of technology that has the potential to change how industries operate and consumers live their lives
There is a huge TAM, but it can be difficult for equity investors to gain meaningful exposure
We identify 22 Japanese stocks that are engaged in AI. We have two top picks 


Artificial Intelligence | How to Play the Thematic in Japan

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<li>OVERSEAS: SPX +1.3% SOX +1.3%; Optimism on soft inflation print drives stocks; Consumer+Tech lead; Apple to introduce touch screens for Mac; Off-Shore Wind Giant Vesta leads in Europe</li>
<li>JAPAN: NKY Futs +0.3% vs Cash; USDJPY steady at ¥132.45; Biz lobby urgest firms to lift wages above inflatio;  Buy U/G in Lastertec, TEL,  Nexon and D/G to Nintendo </li>
<li>DAILY NUGGETS:  Fast Retailing has raised the bar for corporate Japan with with their wage hikes. </li>
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OVERSEAS: SPX +1.3% SOX +1.3%; Optimism on soft inflation print drives stocks; Consumer+Tech lead; Apple to introduce touch screens for Mac; Off-Shore Wind Giant Vesta leads in Europe
JAPAN: NKY Futs +0.3% vs Cash; USDJPY steady at ¥132.45; Biz lobby urgest firms to lift wages above inflatio;  Buy U/G in Lastertec, TEL,  Nexon and D/G to Nintendo 
DAILY NUGGETS:  Fast Retailing has raised the bar for corporate Japan with with their wage hikes. 


Good Morning Japan |Beta Rally Continues as Optimism Reigns Ahead of CPI Print

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Appier Group, Inc. provides artificial intelligence software as a service (AISaaS) services based on data-driven decisions. The Company offers data analysis for potential users predicting and acquiring, relationships building and maintaining, purchasing and action motivation, audience intelligence, and more. Appier Group serves clients across Asian.

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Ohayo Japan | One More Cut

US stocks rose after Fed rate cut, GE Vernova raises outlook, Accrete pivots to cybersecurity JV for quantum-resistant tech.

Mark Chadwick

Japan Weekly | Mixed Market but Plenty Going On

Japanese market ends week mixed, Nikkei 225 down 2.2%. Earnings drive stock moves, Furukawa's revision stands out, THK surprises with buyback....

Mark Chadwick

Ohayo Japan| Tech Lead in Equity Rebound Amid Concerns; NUGGET: Activism-Japanese Firms Expect It !

US Big Cap Tech leads amid concerns; NKY Futures +0.7% vs Cash; USDJPY 145.5; Yen Weakens be beyond 145 to USD, heads to 146 on widening spreads;...

Mark Chadwick

Artificial Intelligence | How to Play the Thematic in Japan

AI is an exciting area of technology that has the potential to change how industries operate and consumers live their lives. We identify 22...

Mark Chadwick

Good Morning Japan |Beta Rally Continues as Optimism Reigns Ahead of CPI Print

OVERSEAS. Optimism on soft inflation drives stocks. JAPAN: Biz lobby urgest firms to lift wages above inflation; Buy U/G in Lastertec, TEL, Nexon....

Mark Chadwick

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Ohayo Japan | One More Cut

​US stocks rose after Fed rate cut, GE Vernova raises outlook, Accrete pivots to cybersecurity JV for quantum-resistant tech.

Mark Chadwick

Japan Weekly | Mixed Market but Plenty Going On

​Japanese market ends week mixed, Nikkei 225 down 2.2%. Earnings drive stock moves, Furukawa's revision stands out, THK surprises with buyback....

Mark Chadwick

Ohayo Japan| Tech Lead in Equity Rebound Amid Concerns; NUGGET: Activism-Japanese Firms Expect It !

US Big Cap Tech leads amid concerns; NKY Futures +0.7% vs Cash; USDJPY 145.5; Yen Weakens be beyond 145 to USD, heads to 146 on widening spreads;...

Mark Chadwick

Artificial Intelligence | How to Play the Thematic in Japan

AI is an exciting area of technology that has the potential to change how industries operate and consumers live their lives. We identify 22...

Mark Chadwick

Good Morning Japan |Beta Rally Continues as Optimism Reigns Ahead of CPI Print

OVERSEAS. Optimism on soft inflation drives stocks. JAPAN: Biz lobby urgest firms to lift wages above inflation; Buy U/G in Lastertec, TEL, Nexon....

Mark Chadwick

US stocks rose after Fed rate cut, GE Vernova raises outlook, Accrete pivots to cybersecurity JV for quantum-resistant tech.

Japanese market ends week mixed, Nikkei 225 down 2.2%. Earnings drive stock moves, Furukawa's revision stands out, THK surprises with buyback....