Asia L/S Equity PM/Macro/Thematic Idea Generation

Rikki Malik

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Earnings surpassed consensus expectations providing no pullback to allow entry</li>
<li>Most operating metrics improved and all trends are goign in the right direction</li>
<li>Capital management is top of mind for management with a common thread of increasing ROEs and PBRs</li>
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Earnings surpassed consensus expectations providing no pullback to allow entry
Most operating metrics improved and all trends are goign in the right direction
Capital management is top of mind for management with a common thread of increasing ROEs and PBRs


Japanese Megabanks' Earnings Exceed Expectations - Stay on the Train?

Cross Asset Strategy

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<li>Act II  of the drama begins  and continues from where it left off in early August</li>
<li>Sentiment has changed - bad news really  is  bad news</li>
<li>With &gt;100 basis points of cuts already priced in before year end...</li>
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Act II  of the drama begins  and continues from where it left off in early August
Sentiment has changed - bad news really  is  bad news
With &gt;100 basis points of cuts already priced in before year end...


Tactical Trading – Time to Sell Japan Again

Japan Specialist

Mark Chadwick

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<li>The Nikkei has recently launched two new equity indices for investors that are focused on dividends.</li>
<li>We highlight some similarities and differences with the well-known US S&amp;P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Index</li>
<li>We carry out a quick and simple screen of the Nikkei constituents to find the best dividend stocks to buy</li>
</ul>


The Nikkei has recently launched two new equity indices for investors that are focused on dividends.
We highlight some similarities and differences with the well-known US S&amp;P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Index
We carry out a quick and simple screen of the Nikkei constituents to find the best dividend stocks to buy


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<li>OVERSEAS.  SPX -1.4% post hot PPI print;  Fed's Meister looking at 50bp hike; Tesla: Model Y sells out but Co issues big vehicle recall; AMAT after hours- looks good !</li>
<li>JAPAN.  NKY Futs -0.7% vs Cash; USDJPY 133.95;  Japan set to give up yesterday's gains but equities look good; Bridgestone earnings-solid; Good AMAT = Good TEL; Citi cuts Fujitsu</li>
<li>DAILY NUGGET. Future looks bright for Panasonic, supplier of batteries to Tesla in the US. As the IRA takes effect, Tesla's sales are going through the roof. </li>
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OVERSEAS.  SPX -1.4% post hot PPI print;  Fed's Meister looking at 50bp hike; Tesla: Model Y sells out but Co issues big vehicle recall; AMAT after hours- looks good !
JAPAN.  NKY Futs -0.7% vs Cash; USDJPY 133.95;  Japan set to give up yesterday's gains but equities look good; Bridgestone earnings-solid; Good AMAT = Good TEL; Citi cuts Fujitsu
DAILY NUGGET. Future looks bright for Panasonic, supplier of batteries to Tesla in the US. As the IRA takes effect, Tesla's sales are going through the roof. 


Good Morning Japan |Equities Waver on Hot PPI Print/Higher Rates; Telsa: Good Vs Bad; ARM IPO Risk?

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<li>OVERSEAS: SPX +1.5%. Reflex US Rally post recent sell-off. Energy, Industrials, Tech lead in the Beta rally; Cons Confidence BTE; Nike +12% rpt inspires; Micron -ve after hrs</li>
<li>JAPAN: Futs flat vs Cash. USDJPY supported at ¥132  (for now); BOJ related/JGB  rates aside dominate narrative;  INBOUND tourists return;  Decarb spend to accelerate; Debt rating D/G for Rakuten</li>
<li>DAILY NUGGET: Yōkoso!  Japan. The November tourist numbers saw a doubling MoM to 934,500 visitors. However, the Chinese visitors are not here yet. It likely takes some time...</li>
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OVERSEAS: SPX +1.5%. Reflex US Rally post recent sell-off. Energy, Industrials, Tech lead in the Beta rally; Cons Confidence BTE; Nike +12% rpt inspires; Micron -ve after hrs
JAPAN: Futs flat vs Cash. USDJPY supported at ¥132  (for now); BOJ related/JGB  rates aside dominate narrative;  INBOUND tourists return;  Decarb spend to accelerate; Debt rating D/G for Rakuten
DAILY NUGGET: Yōkoso!  Japan. The November tourist numbers saw a doubling MoM to 934,500 visitors. However, the Chinese visitors are not here yet. It likely takes some time...


Good Morning Japan |Stocks (Finally) Catch a Break; Cyclicals Rebound; And..we Resume in 2023 !

Japan

JAFCO Co., Ltd. forms venture capital groups to invest primarily in domestic and foreign private companies with high potential for future growth.  The Company also provides management services to the groups, makes loans and offers consultation services to the invested companies.

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Jafco Co Ltd (8595 JP)

Japanese Megabanks' Earnings Exceed Expectations - Stay on the Train?

Banks' strong earnings performance and focus on capital management drives positive stock price performance. Will it continue?

Rikki Malik

Tactical Trading – Time to Sell Japan Again

Act II of the drama continues with a shift in sentiment towards bad news, as over 100 basis points of cuts are already priced in before year end.

Rikki Malik

Japan Screen | Nikkei Dividend Stocks

The Nikkei recently launched two dividend indices. We carry out a quick and simple screen of the index constituents to find the best dividend...

Mark Chadwick

Good Morning Japan |Equities Waver on Hot PPI Print/Higher Rates; Telsa: Good Vs Bad; ARM IPO Risk?

Japan likely to start low post US sell off overnight. The NKY is still up 6.1% YTD, so shedding off 100bps isn't a biggie. PM Kishida still in the...

Mark Chadwick

Good Morning Japan |Stocks (Finally) Catch a Break; Cyclicals Rebound; And..we Resume in 2023 !

JAPAN: Futs flat vs Cash. USDJPY supported at ¥132; INBOUND tourists return; Decarb spend to accelerate - we see this as the BIG THEME FOR 2023...

Mark Chadwick

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Japanese Megabanks' Earnings Exceed Expectations - Stay on the Train?

Banks' strong earnings performance and focus on capital management drives positive stock price performance. Will it continue?

Rikki Malik

Tactical Trading – Time to Sell Japan Again

​Act II of the drama continues with a shift in sentiment towards bad news, as over 100 basis points of cuts are already priced in before year end.

Rikki Malik

Japan Screen | Nikkei Dividend Stocks

The Nikkei recently launched two dividend indices. We carry out a quick and simple screen of the index constituents to find the best dividend...

Mark Chadwick

Good Morning Japan |Equities Waver on Hot PPI Print/Higher Rates; Telsa: Good Vs Bad; ARM IPO Risk?

Japan likely to start low post US sell off overnight. The NKY is still up 6.1% YTD, so shedding off 100bps isn't a biggie. PM Kishida still in the...

Mark Chadwick

Good Morning Japan |Stocks (Finally) Catch a Break; Cyclicals Rebound; And..we Resume in 2023 !

JAPAN: Futs flat vs Cash. USDJPY supported at ¥132; INBOUND tourists return; Decarb spend to accelerate - we see this as the BIG THEME FOR 2023...

Mark Chadwick

Act II of the drama continues with a shift in sentiment towards bad news, as over 100 basis points of cuts are already priced in before year end.