Japanese Equity Specialist, Ortus Advisors

Andrew Jackson

Japanese Equity Specialist

Ortus Advisors

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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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>
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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

Japan Specialist

Mark Chadwick

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Economic Uncertainty &amp; BOJ Policy Shift: Japan's GDP growth slowed, consumer spending weakened, and the BOJ signaled tighter monetary policy, pushing bond yields to multi-year highs.</li>
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Global Trade &amp; Market Volatility: U.S. recession fears, yen appreciation, and renewed trade tensions, including Trump's tariff threats, weighed on investor sentiment despite a late tech stock rebound.</li>
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 Advantest and Disco surged on AI and semiconductor demand, while Recruit fell due to U.S. hiring weakness, highlighting sector-specific growth and risks.</li>
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Economic Uncertainty &amp; BOJ Policy Shift: Japan's GDP growth slowed, consumer spending weakened, and the BOJ signaled tighter monetary policy, pushing bond yields to multi-year highs.

Global Trade &amp; Market Volatility: U.S. recession fears, yen appreciation, and renewed trade tensions, including Trump's tariff threats, weighed on investor sentiment despite a late tech stock rebound.

 Advantest and Disco surged on AI and semiconductor demand, while Recruit fell due to U.S. hiring weakness, highlighting sector-specific growth and risks.


Japan Strategy Weekly | Markets Struggle Amid Economic Uncertainty

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<li>New CEO positive for Intel plays such as Ibiden. SPE favourites to rally off lows.</li>
<li>Apple and related suppliers failing to catch a bid with analysts bearish over AI delay.</li>
<li>Sandisk down but Micron up...still room for NAND plays to run on price hike expectations?</li>
</ul>


New CEO positive for Intel plays such as Ibiden. SPE favourites to rally off lows.
Apple and related suppliers failing to catch a bid with analysts bearish over AI delay.
Sandisk down but Micron up...still room for NAND plays to run on price hike expectations?


Japan Morning Connection: Relief Rally for Tech and High-Beta Laggards After Macro Data

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<li>Semi cap names higher with Trump not mentioning export restrictions on his speech to Congress.</li>
<li>Disco -7% yesterday despite no news could see dip buying as oversold SPE gets bought.</li>
<li>Names such as Daikin and Shimano may also catch a bid on the German spending news.</li>
</ul>


Semi cap names higher with Trump not mentioning export restrictions on his speech to Congress.
Disco -7% yesterday despite no news could see dip buying as oversold SPE gets bought.
Names such as Daikin and Shimano may also catch a bid on the German spending news.


Japan Morning Connection: Names with EU Exposure in Focus After Germany Pulls the Stops on Spending

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<li>TSMC higher on news from the day before it is investing heavily in US fab capacity.</li>
<li>Continental AG -11.6% after earnings miss sets a poor tone for JP tire makers Bridgestone, Toyo, Yokohama and Sumitomo.</li>
<li>All eyes on Trumps speech to congress this morning, although markets should be firm off the open.</li>
</ul>


TSMC higher on news from the day before it is investing heavily in US fab capacity.
Continental AG -11.6% after earnings miss sets a poor tone for JP tire makers Bridgestone, Toyo, Yokohama and Sumitomo.
All eyes on Trumps speech to congress this morning, although markets should be firm off the open.


Japan Morning Connection: Volatile Session but Pointing Higher on Potential for a Tariff Flip-Flop

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DISCO CORPORATION manufactures abrasive and precision industrial machinery for cutting and grinding purposes.  The Company's products are applied in the semiconductor, electronics, and construction industries to produce consumer goods such as personal computers, digital cameras, video game systems, and Digital Video Disc (DVD) players.

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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

Japan Strategy Weekly | Markets Struggle Amid Economic Uncertainty

Japan's economic slowdown and BOJ policy shift impact bond yields, while global trade tensions and market volatility weigh on investor sentiment....

Mark Chadwick

Japan Morning Connection: Relief Rally for Tech and High-Beta Laggards After Macro Data

New Intel CEO a positive for related plays such as Ibiden. Apple struggles with AI delay. NAND plays may still have room to run on price hike...

Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connection: Names with EU Exposure in Focus After Germany Pulls the Stops on Spending

Semi cap stocks rise as Trump's speech to Congress omits export restrictions, while oversold SPE sees potential dip buying and German spending...

Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connection: Volatile Session but Pointing Higher on Potential for a Tariff Flip-Flop

TSMC rises on news of investment in US fab capacity, Continental AG drops after earnings miss sets poor tone for JP tire makers.

Andrew Jackson

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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

Japan Strategy Weekly | Markets Struggle Amid Economic Uncertainty

​Japan's economic slowdown and BOJ policy shift impact bond yields, while global trade tensions and market volatility weigh on investor sentiment....

Mark Chadwick

Japan Morning Connection: Relief Rally for Tech and High-Beta Laggards After Macro Data

​New Intel CEO a positive for related plays such as Ibiden. Apple struggles with AI delay. NAND plays may still have room to run on price hike...

Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connection: Names with EU Exposure in Focus After Germany Pulls the Stops on Spending

​Semi cap stocks rise as Trump's speech to Congress omits export restrictions, while oversold SPE sees potential dip buying and German spending...

Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connection: Volatile Session but Pointing Higher on Potential for a Tariff Flip-Flop

​TSMC rises on news of investment in US fab capacity, Continental AG drops after earnings miss sets poor tone for JP tire makers.

Andrew Jackson

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

Japan's economic slowdown and BOJ policy shift impact bond yields, while global trade tensions and market volatility weigh on investor sentiment....

New Intel CEO a positive for related plays such as Ibiden. Apple struggles with AI delay. NAND plays may still have room to run on price hike...

Semi cap stocks rise as Trump's speech to Congress omits export restrictions, while oversold SPE sees potential dip buying and German spending...

TSMC rises on news of investment in US fab capacity, Continental AG drops after earnings miss sets poor tone for JP tire makers.