Japanese Equity Specialist, Ortus Advisors

Andrew Jackson

Japanese Equity Specialist

Ortus Advisors

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Fuji Electric rolling out new server cooling technology this month cutting power consumption by 85% — worth picking up after yesterday's -5.6% dip.</li>
<li>QD Laser still -17% over the last week despite TDK partnership, after collateral requirements were tightened for Japanese retail.</li>
<li>With Space names rebounding overnight, the big selling for Japanese peers should abates after big corrections over the last week.</li>
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Fuji Electric rolling out new server cooling technology this month cutting power consumption by 85% — worth picking up after yesterday's -5.6% dip.
QD Laser still -17% over the last week despite TDK partnership, after collateral requirements were tightened for Japanese retail.
With Space names rebounding overnight, the big selling for Japanese peers should abates after big corrections over the last week.


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<li>MLCC names have exploded higher recently but are very vulnerable to trends outside of the AI thematic.</li>
<li>Space names Astroscale, Synspective, Axelspace and QPS had a very strong day Friday with more gains set to follow.</li>
<li>Power/Automative semi's Rohm, Fuji Electric and Renesas set to catch a bid after Qualcomm expands Stellantis deal</li>
</ul>


MLCC names have exploded higher recently but are very vulnerable to trends outside of the AI thematic.
Space names Astroscale, Synspective, Axelspace and QPS had a very strong day Friday with more gains set to follow.
Power/Automative semi's Rohm, Fuji Electric and Renesas set to catch a bid after Qualcomm expands Stellantis deal


Japan Morning Connection: MLCC Names Seem Stretched While Server Sentiment to Lift NEC and Fujitsu

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<li>Even a slight disappointment from NVDA could trigger a big correction in Japanese SPE names who have already started to waver in the last few days post-earnings. </li>
<li>Lasertec, Disco and Advantest retreating but merely a blip on their 1-year charts with room for more profit taking.</li>
<li>Space names Synspective and Axelspace still look attractive ahead of SpaceX pricing in 3 weeks.</li>
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Even a slight disappointment from NVDA could trigger a big correction in Japanese SPE names who have already started to waver in the last few days post-earnings. 
Lasertec, Disco and Advantest retreating but merely a blip on their 1-year charts with room for more profit taking.
Space names Synspective and Axelspace still look attractive ahead of SpaceX pricing in 3 weeks.


Japan Morning Connection: NVDA Numbers Tomorrow Loom Over Already Wavering SPE Names

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<li>Kioxia smashes estimates with all 2026 NAND capacity already sold out and US ADR listing announced.</li>
<li>Software catches a defensive bid with NEC and Fujitsu set to outperform.</li>
<li>Space names Synspective and Axelspace yet to catch a bid and offering attractive entry points ahead of upcoming hype.</li>
</ul>


Kioxia smashes estimates with all 2026 NAND capacity already sold out and US ADR listing announced.
Software catches a defensive bid with NEC and Fujitsu set to outperform.
Space names Synspective and Axelspace yet to catch a bid and offering attractive entry points ahead of upcoming hype.


Japan Morning Connection: Kioxia's Blowout Numbers A Bright Spot Amidst Tech Pullback

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<li>Boeing China deal reported to be for as many as 500 aircraft — positive read for Toray and Japan's heavies who are suppliers to the 787 Dreamliner.</li>
<li>Space names heating up ahead of estimated June-July listing window with Astroscale +13.3% and QPS +5.8% yesterday.</li>
<li>TDK flagged alongside Himax as a key lifecording wearables play which will be the eyes and ears of AI as wearables become more and more ubiquitous.</li>
</ul>


Boeing China deal reported to be for as many as 500 aircraft — positive read for Toray and Japan's heavies who are suppliers to the 787 Dreamliner.
Space names heating up ahead of estimated June-July listing window with Astroscale +13.3% and QPS +5.8% yesterday.
TDK flagged alongside Himax as a key lifecording wearables play which will be the eyes and ears of AI as wearables become more and more ubiquitous.


Japan Morning Connection: Toray and the Heavies in Focus as China Eyes a Possible Deal with Boeing

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Astroscale, the satellite servicing and debris removal company

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Andrew Jackson

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MLCC names have been surging but are vulnerable to non-AI trends. Space names and power/automotive semiconductors are poised for gains.

Andrew Jackson

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Andrew Jackson

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Boeing's China deal boosts Toray and Japan's heavies; Space names like Astroscale and QPS surge; TDK flagged as a play for lifecording AI wearables.

Andrew Jackson

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Japan Morning Connection: ASIC Names Surge on Huang's Endorsement as HPE Numbers Fuel AI Infra Plays

ASIC names surge on Huang's trillion dollar Marvell endorsement. HP enterprise up as much as 36% on bumper numbers. A strong focus on all things...

Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connection: MLCC Names Seem Stretched While Server Sentiment to Lift NEC and Fujitsu

​MLCC names have been surging but are vulnerable to non-AI trends. Space names and power/automotive semiconductors are poised for gains.

Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connection: NVDA Numbers Tomorrow Loom Over Already Wavering SPE Names

SPE names brace for NVDA numbers tomorrow after already wavering post earnings. Market remains gun-shy on mainstay AI plays making it likely for...

Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connection: Kioxia's Blowout Numbers A Bright Spot Amidst Tech Pullback

Worth watching Olympus for a rotation into good stories outside of AI. Sumitomo Forestry's recent mega-acquisition of Tri-Pointe homes look...

Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connection: Toray and the Heavies in Focus as China Eyes a Possible Deal with Boeing

​Boeing's China deal boosts Toray and Japan's heavies; Space names like Astroscale and QPS surge; TDK flagged as a play for lifecording AI wearables.

Andrew Jackson

MLCC names have been surging but are vulnerable to non-AI trends. Space names and power/automotive semiconductors are poised for gains.

Boeing's China deal boosts Toray and Japan's heavies; Space names like Astroscale and QPS surge; TDK flagged as a play for lifecording AI wearables.