Technical Analyst, Vermilion Research

Joe Jasper

Technical Analyst

Technical and Quantitative Research

Vermilion Research

Vermilion’s objective is to deliver timely, actionable, and unique technical research to professional investors through the application of our various technical indicators.

Our research strategists seek to highlight securities which we believe are at major inflection points, based on our various technical and quantitative indicators, and offer asymmetric risk/return profiles. Our unique research methodology, centered on relative strength, enables our strategists to deliver superior investment recommendations.

Our process begins by organizing the universe of actively traded stocks into discrete sectors, then into industry groups. We then apply our technical and quantitative tools to identify developing price trends. Once attractive trends are identified within a selected sector or group, we screen for individual stocks which we believe offer the best risk/reward profile. We provide a historical perspective that often reveals, through our long-term charts, how price patterns often repeat themselves over time.

Technical Analysis

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<li>We remain near-term bullish since our 4/22/25 Compass, and our intermediate-term outlook remains bullish as well (as of our 5/14/25 Compass), with Int’l Compass reports all echoing this sentiment.</li>
<li>China (Shanghai Composite) has been a major focus ever since our July 3 report titled "China and Japan Breaking Out," and it's pulling back toward 10-year base support at 3675-3725;buy.</li>
<li>Japan's TOPIX and TOPIX Small indexes remain bullish (BUY), but RS remains below multi-month resistances; we would upgrade Japan to overweight on RS breakouts.</li>
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We remain near-term bullish since our 4/22/25 Compass, and our intermediate-term outlook remains bullish as well (as of our 5/14/25 Compass), with Int’l Compass reports all echoing this sentiment.
China (Shanghai Composite) has been a major focus ever since our July 3 report titled "China and Japan Breaking Out," and it's pulling back toward 10-year base support at 3675-3725;buy.
Japan's TOPIX and TOPIX Small indexes remain bullish (BUY), but RS remains below multi-month resistances; we would upgrade Japan to overweight on RS breakouts.


Buys in Japan and Europe; China Pulling Back -- Buy; MSCI ACWI Uptrend Intact

Japan Specialist

Mark Chadwick

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Japanese equities ended the week firmer, with Topix advancing +1%, lifting YTD gains to +11.5%</li>
<li>Among individual stocks, Sumi Pharma surged +18% and Eisai jumped +13% on strong product news, while Nidec slumped -21% amid continued accounting scandal headlines</li>
<li>Political risks rising: The LDP will decide next week whether to move forward with an early presidential vote.</li>
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Japanese equities ended the week firmer, with Topix advancing +1%, lifting YTD gains to +11.5%
Among individual stocks, Sumi Pharma surged +18% and Eisai jumped +13% on strong product news, while Nidec slumped -21% amid continued accounting scandal headlines
Political risks rising: The LDP will decide next week whether to move forward with an early presidential vote.


Japan Strategy Weekly | Stocks Climb, But Political Clouds Gather

Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

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<li>Terumo is acquiring OrganOx, a leading innovator in organ preservation devices. Eisai received FDA approval for once weekly Leqembi subcutaneous injection for maintenance dosing.</li>
<li>Chugai Pharmaceutical’s partner Eli Lilly announced positive topline results from the Phase 3 trial of oral GLP-1 drug candidate. Daiichi Sankyo received approval for Datroway in China.</li>
<li>Beigene announced positive topline results from a Phase 1/2 study of sonrotoclax in mantle cell lymphoma. Telix Pharmaceuticals received a Complete Response Letter from the FDA regarding Zircaix.</li>
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Terumo is acquiring OrganOx, a leading innovator in organ preservation devices. Eisai received FDA approval for once weekly Leqembi subcutaneous injection for maintenance dosing.
Chugai Pharmaceutical’s partner Eli Lilly announced positive topline results from the Phase 3 trial of oral GLP-1 drug candidate. Daiichi Sankyo received approval for Datroway in China.
Beigene announced positive topline results from a Phase 1/2 study of sonrotoclax in mantle cell lymphoma. Telix Pharmaceuticals received a Complete Response Letter from the FDA regarding Zircaix.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (Aug 31) – Terumo, Eisai, Chugai, Daiichi Sankyo, Beigene, Remegen, Telix

Gan & Lee Pharmaceuticals / Technical Analysis

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<li>We remain near-term bullish since our 4/22/25 Compass, and our intermediate-term outlook remains bullish as well (as of our 5/14/25 Compass), with Int’l Compass reports all echoing this sentiment</li>
<li>Short-Term supports to watch on ACWI-US continue to be $132 (testing now), $130, $128, $125-$126, and $123-$123.50. All signs point to the ACWI-US uptrend continuing for the foreseeable future.</li>
<li>Upgrading China to Overweight; Europe Breaking Out; Japan Also Remains Attractive. Buys in Consumer Discretionary (primarily autos/parts), Industrials, Services, Health Care, Materials, Financials, and Real Estate</li>
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We remain near-term bullish since our 4/22/25 Compass, and our intermediate-term outlook remains bullish as well (as of our 5/14/25 Compass), with Int’l Compass reports all echoing this sentiment
Short-Term supports to watch on ACWI-US continue to be $132 (testing now), $130, $128, $125-$126, and $123-$123.50. All signs point to the ACWI-US uptrend continuing for the foreseeable future.
Upgrading China to Overweight; Europe Breaking Out; Japan Also Remains Attractive. Buys in Consumer Discretionary (primarily autos/parts), Industrials, Services, Health Care, Materials, Financials, and Real Estate


Upgrading China to Overweight; Europe Breaking Out

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<li>WuXi Biologics’ Ireland facility has been approved by EMA as a commercial manufacturing site for a global client’s innovative biologic. Ab&amp;B Bio-Tech received approval for RSV vaccine in Chian.</li>
<li>Ascletis Pharma announced encouraging preclinical efficacy results for ASC47, a first-in-class muscle-preserving weight loss drug candidate. Remegen entered outlicensing agreement with Santen Pharmaceutical for a proprietary intravitreal injection.</li>
<li>Daiichi Sankyo’s Ifinatamab deruxtecan has been granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation by the FDA for small cell lung cancer. CSL intends to lay off 15% workforce and demerge CSL Seqirus.</li>
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WuXi Biologics’ Ireland facility has been approved by EMA as a commercial manufacturing site for a global client’s innovative biologic. Ab&amp;B Bio-Tech received approval for RSV vaccine in Chian.
Ascletis Pharma announced encouraging preclinical efficacy results for ASC47, a first-in-class muscle-preserving weight loss drug candidate. Remegen entered outlicensing agreement with Santen Pharmaceutical for a proprietary intravitreal injection.
Daiichi Sankyo’s Ifinatamab deruxtecan has been granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation by the FDA for small cell lung cancer. CSL intends to lay off 15% workforce and demerge CSL Seqirus.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (Aug 24) – Wuxi Bio, Ab&B Bio, Ascletis Pharma, Remegen, Daiichi Sankyo, CSL

Japan

Eisai Co., Ltd. produces prescription drugs and medical equipment and sells mainly to sales agents and subsidiaries.  Through its subsidiary, Sanko Junyaku, the Company produces and sells diagnostic drugs.  Eisai also markets its products through related companies in the US, Europe, and Asia.  The Company also manufactures and sells foods, livestock feeds, chemical, and agrochemicals.

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Eisai Co Ltd (4523 JP)

Buys in Japan and Europe; China Pulling Back -- Buy; MSCI ACWI Uptrend Intact

Buys in Japan and Europe; China's Shanghai Composite Pulling Back to 10-year Base Support -- Buy; MSCI $ACWI Uptrend Intact. Actionable Themes:...

Vermilion Research

Japan Strategy Weekly | Stocks Climb, But Political Clouds Gather

Japanese equities rose, led by Sumi Pharma and Eisai, while Nidec fell; political risks loom as LDP considers early presidential vote.

Mark Chadwick

APAC Healthcare Weekly (Aug 31) – Terumo, Eisai, Chugai, Daiichi Sankyo, Beigene, Remegen, Telix

Terumo announced new acquisition. Eisai got FDA approval for Leqembi subcutaneous maintenance dosing. Chugai’s oral GLP-1 drug showed positive P3...

Tina Banerjee

Upgrading China to Overweight; Europe Breaking Out

Upgrading China to Overweight. Europe Breaking Out. Japan Remains Attractive. All signs point to the $ACWI uptrend continuing for the foreseeable...

Vermilion Research

APAC Healthcare Weekly (Aug 24) – Wuxi Bio, Ab&B Bio, Ascletis Pharma, Remegen, Daiichi Sankyo, CSL

Wuxi Bio got EMA nod for Ireland manufacturing facility. Daiichi Sankyo got breakthrough therapy designation for its drug candidate in US. CSL...

Tina Banerjee

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Buys in Japan and Europe; China Pulling Back -- Buy; MSCI ACWI Uptrend Intact

Buys in Japan and Europe; China's Shanghai Composite Pulling Back to 10-year Base Support -- Buy; MSCI $ACWI Uptrend Intact. Actionable Themes:...

Vermilion Research

Japan Strategy Weekly | Stocks Climb, But Political Clouds Gather

​Japanese equities rose, led by Sumi Pharma and Eisai, while Nidec fell; political risks loom as LDP considers early presidential vote.

Mark Chadwick

APAC Healthcare Weekly (Aug 31) – Terumo, Eisai, Chugai, Daiichi Sankyo, Beigene, Remegen, Telix

Terumo announced new acquisition. Eisai got FDA approval for Leqembi subcutaneous maintenance dosing. Chugai’s oral GLP-1 drug showed positive P3...

Tina Banerjee

Upgrading China to Overweight; Europe Breaking Out

Upgrading China to Overweight. Europe Breaking Out. Japan Remains Attractive. All signs point to the $ACWI uptrend continuing for the foreseeable...

Vermilion Research

APAC Healthcare Weekly (Aug 24) – Wuxi Bio, Ab&B Bio, Ascletis Pharma, Remegen, Daiichi Sankyo, CSL

Wuxi Bio got EMA nod for Ireland manufacturing facility. Daiichi Sankyo got breakthrough therapy designation for its drug candidate in US. CSL...

Tina Banerjee

Japanese equities rose, led by Sumi Pharma and Eisai, while Nidec fell; political risks loom as LDP considers early presidential vote.