Japanese Equity Specialist, Ortus Advisors

Andrew Jackson

Japanese Equity Specialist

Ortus Advisors

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Huge losses for tech/AI/banks in the biggest selloff since Covid.</li>
<li>Intel gaining after reports it has agreed to a JV with TSMC for their Fab business.</li>
<li>Sec. of State Rubio pushing EU leaders to shoulder a higher defence burden; European plays higher.</li>
</ul>


Huge losses for tech/AI/banks in the biggest selloff since Covid.
Intel gaining after reports it has agreed to a JV with TSMC for their Fab business.
Sec. of State Rubio pushing EU leaders to shoulder a higher defence burden; European plays higher.


Japan Morning Connection: Rough Start with US Meltdown but Trump Showing Willingness to Negotiate

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<li>AI back in focus with NVDA's Jensen set to deliver his keynote tomorrow.</li>
<li>Intel jumping with the new CEO looking to shake up its AI lineup and further trim the fat.</li>
<li>Buffet increasing stakes in the Trading Houses extremely well flagged so don't expect much surprise.</li>
</ul>


AI back in focus with NVDA's Jensen set to deliver his keynote tomorrow.
Intel jumping with the new CEO looking to shake up its AI lineup and further trim the fat.
Buffet increasing stakes in the Trading Houses extremely well flagged so don't expect much surprise.


Japan Morning Connection: Tech Shrugging off Megacap Weakness as Quantum Shines

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<li>Yesterday's tech gains failing to hold setting a muted tone to start for JP peers.</li>
<li>Softbank's $7bn data center buildout with Open AI may need 100,000 GPU's.</li>
<li>Kose upgrade + Ulta Beauty better than expected after market numbers points to upside off lows.</li>
</ul>


Yesterday's tech gains failing to hold setting a muted tone to start for JP peers.
Softbank's $7bn data center buildout with Open AI may need 100,000 GPU's.
Kose upgrade + Ulta Beauty better than expected after market numbers points to upside off lows.


Japan Morning Connection: Tariff War Escalation Zaps Yesterdays Growth Rebound

<ul>
<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>Risk-On names leading gainers in tech, while consumer disc weak after poor airlines and retailer guidance.</li>
<li>More outlets reporting on NAND hikes are on the way...look for upside for Kioxia and Kokusai Electric.</li>
<li>Puma -10.7% and a weak consumer outlook enough to take the shine off Asics?</li>
</ul>


Risk-On names leading gainers in tech, while consumer disc weak after poor airlines and retailer guidance.
More outlets reporting on NAND hikes are on the way...look for upside for Kioxia and Kokusai Electric.
Puma -10.7% and a weak consumer outlook enough to take the shine off Asics?


Japan Morning Connection: US Respite and UKR News Should Be Enough for JP Upside

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IBIDEN CO, LTD. develops, produces, and markets ceramics, housing materials, and electronics.  The Company's products include printed circuit boards (PCB), graphite specialties, integrated circuit (IC) packages, ceramic fibers, melamine decorative high-pressure laminates, and pre-cut structural materials.

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Ibiden Co Ltd (4062 JP)

Japan Morning Connection: Rough Start with US Meltdown but Trump Showing Willingness to Negotiate

Tech/AI/banks suffer big losses in selloff, Intel gains on agreement with TSMC, Secretary of State Rubio urges EU to increase defense spending.

Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connection: Tech Shrugging off Megacap Weakness as Quantum Shines

AI is back in focus as NVDA GTC developers conference. Intel's new CEO aims to shake up its AI lineup. Buffet's increased stakes in Trading Houses...

Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connection: Tariff War Escalation Zaps Yesterdays Growth Rebound

Tech gains falter, Softbank may see a lift on news of data center project with Open AI, Ulta Beauty exceed expectations, setting a positive tone...

Andrew Jackson

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: US Respite and UKR News Should Be Enough for JP Upside

Consumer discretionary struggling due to poor guidance from airlines and retailers. NAND price hikes expected to benefit Kioxia and Kokusai Electric.

Andrew Jackson

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Japan Morning Connection: Rough Start with US Meltdown but Trump Showing Willingness to Negotiate

​Tech/AI/banks suffer big losses in selloff, Intel gains on agreement with TSMC, Secretary of State Rubio urges EU to increase defense spending.

Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connection: Tech Shrugging off Megacap Weakness as Quantum Shines

​AI is back in focus as NVDA GTC developers conference. Intel's new CEO aims to shake up its AI lineup. Buffet's increased stakes in Trading Houses...

Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connection: Tariff War Escalation Zaps Yesterdays Growth Rebound

​Tech gains falter, Softbank may see a lift on news of data center project with Open AI, Ulta Beauty exceed expectations, setting a positive tone...

Andrew Jackson

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: US Respite and UKR News Should Be Enough for JP Upside

Consumer discretionary struggling due to poor guidance from airlines and retailers. NAND price hikes expected to benefit Kioxia and Kokusai Electric.

Andrew Jackson

Tech/AI/banks suffer big losses in selloff, Intel gains on agreement with TSMC, Secretary of State Rubio urges EU to increase defense spending.

AI is back in focus as NVDA GTC developers conference. Intel's new CEO aims to shake up its AI lineup. Buffet's increased stakes in Trading Houses...

Tech gains falter, Softbank may see a lift on news of data center project with Open AI, Ulta Beauty exceed expectations, setting a positive tone...

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...