Japanese Equity Specialist, Ortus Advisors

Andrew Jackson

Japanese Equity Specialist

Ortus Advisors

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Positive US-China talks and the de-escalation of tariffs signal a major softening by both sides.</li>
<li>Expect momentum favourites to continue climbing as risk-on greenlights CTA factor buying.</li>
<li>US Pharma rebounded with Trump executive order seen as toothless and vague.</li>
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Positive US-China talks and the de-escalation of tariffs signal a major softening by both sides.
Expect momentum favourites to continue climbing as risk-on greenlights CTA factor buying.
US Pharma rebounded with Trump executive order seen as toothless and vague.


Japan Morning Connection: Japan Tech and SPE to Continue Higher with Nasdaq100 Back in a Bull Mkt

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<li>Another strong showing for tech and AI names after Meta's big capex plans price in.</li>
<li>Solid print for HVAC major Carrier should set positive tone for Daikin.</li>
<li>Hokkaido Electric Power Co nightmare squeeze redux? +14.8% yesterday post-earnings.</li>
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Another strong showing for tech and AI names after Meta's big capex plans price in.
Solid print for HVAC major Carrier should set positive tone for Daikin.
Hokkaido Electric Power Co nightmare squeeze redux? +14.8% yesterday post-earnings.


Japan Morning Connection: US Markets Rally for 8th Day Although Apple and Amazon Miss After-Mkt

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Nimish Maheshwari

Market & Forensics Analyst

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<li>India’s RAC market is growing at 18–20% CAGR, but faces a critical compressor supply shortage due to capacity constraints and BIS-related import delays.</li>
<li>Short-Term risks around component supply, margins, and inventory exist, but structural demand drivers and PLI-driven localization present long-term tailwinds for OEMs and component makers.</li>
<li>Despite near-term volatility, AC sector remains a strong structural story; focus shifts to players with scale, backward integration, and policy-aligned manufacturing strategies.</li>
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India’s RAC market is growing at 18–20% CAGR, but faces a critical compressor supply shortage due to capacity constraints and BIS-related import delays.
Short-Term risks around component supply, margins, and inventory exist, but structural demand drivers and PLI-driven localization present long-term tailwinds for OEMs and component makers.
Despite near-term volatility, AC sector remains a strong structural story; focus shifts to players with scale, backward integration, and policy-aligned manufacturing strategies.


Thematic Report: Cooling India- Indian Air Conditioner (AC) Industry

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<li>EU defence names higher again, expect more upside for JP heavies after yesterdays lull.</li>
<li>Intel managed to eek out gains with the market still positive on streamlining.</li>
<li>BYD rapid charging adding to Tesla woes, downside pressure to build for Panasonic as restructuring allure fades.</li>
</ul>


EU defence names higher again, expect more upside for JP heavies after yesterdays lull.
Intel managed to eek out gains with the market still positive on streamlining.
BYD rapid charging adding to Tesla woes, downside pressure to build for Panasonic as restructuring allure fades.


Japan Morning Connection: Huang's AI Keynote Fails to Excite Investors

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<li>Expect a strong follow through from Japan's SPE despite a rare outperformance last week</li>
<li>Laggards such as TEL, Screen and Micronics may be targets.  </li>
<li>Many mainstay EU defence names surged to new highs; expect heavies and JSW upside</li>
</ul>


Expect a strong follow through from Japan's SPE despite a rare outperformance last week
Laggards such as TEL, Screen and Micronics may be targets.  
Many mainstay EU defence names surged to new highs; expect heavies and JSW upside


Japan Morning Connection: Solid Tech Rebound Ahead of the NVDA Developers Conference This Week

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DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD. manufactures air conditioning equipment for household and commercial use.  The Company also produces fluorine chemical products such as fluorinated hydrocarbon gas and shells and warheads for defense industry.

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Japan Morning Connection: Japan Tech and SPE to Continue Higher with Nasdaq100 Back in a Bull Mkt

US-China trade tensions ease as tariffs are de-escalated, resulting in risk-on buying across sectors. Should see improved sentiment for Japan...

Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connection: US Markets Rally for 8th Day Although Apple and Amazon Miss After-Mkt

Tech and AI stocks continue to perform well after Microsoft and Meta set an upbeat tone. Hokkaido Elec sees a sharp short squeeze - can this...

Andrew Jackson

Thematic Report: Cooling India- Indian Air Conditioner (AC) Industry

India's RAC market faces compressor supply shortage and import delays, but long-term growth potential remains strong with PLI-driven localization.

Nimish Maheshwari

Japan Morning Connection: Huang's AI Keynote Fails to Excite Investors

EU defence stocks continue higher, potential for more gains for JP heavyweights.BYD's rapid charging poses more challenges for Tesla. Panasonic...

Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connection: Solid Tech Rebound Ahead of the NVDA Developers Conference This Week

Japan's SPE likely to continue strong performance, with potential targets in laggards like TEL, Screen, and Micronics. EU defense stocks have been...

Andrew Jackson

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Japan Morning Connection: Japan Tech and SPE to Continue Higher with Nasdaq100 Back in a Bull Mkt

​US-China trade tensions ease as tariffs are de-escalated, resulting in risk-on buying across sectors. Should see improved sentiment for Japan...

Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connection: US Markets Rally for 8th Day Although Apple and Amazon Miss After-Mkt

​Tech and AI stocks continue to perform well after Microsoft and Meta set an upbeat tone. Hokkaido Elec sees a sharp short squeeze - can this...

Andrew Jackson

Thematic Report: Cooling India- Indian Air Conditioner (AC) Industry

​India's RAC market faces compressor supply shortage and import delays, but long-term growth potential remains strong with PLI-driven localization.

Nimish Maheshwari

Japan Morning Connection: Huang's AI Keynote Fails to Excite Investors

​EU defence stocks continue higher, potential for more gains for JP heavyweights.BYD's rapid charging poses more challenges for Tesla. Panasonic...

Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connection: Solid Tech Rebound Ahead of the NVDA Developers Conference This Week

​Japan's SPE likely to continue strong performance, with potential targets in laggards like TEL, Screen, and Micronics. EU defense stocks have been...

Andrew Jackson

US-China trade tensions ease as tariffs are de-escalated, resulting in risk-on buying across sectors. Should see improved sentiment for Japan...

Tech and AI stocks continue to perform well after Microsoft and Meta set an upbeat tone. Hokkaido Elec sees a sharp short squeeze - can this...

India's RAC market faces compressor supply shortage and import delays, but long-term growth potential remains strong with PLI-driven localization.

EU defence stocks continue higher, potential for more gains for JP heavyweights.BYD's rapid charging poses more challenges for Tesla. Panasonic...

Japan's SPE likely to continue strong performance, with potential targets in laggards like TEL, Screen, and Micronics. EU defense stocks have been...