Japanese Equity Specialist, Ortus Advisors

Andrew Jackson

Japanese Equity Specialist

Ortus Advisors

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>The Space space continues heating up with the news that Amazon plans to acquisition satellite company, Globalstar. A dip buying opportunity for QPS after yesterday's earnings miss.</li>
<li>Socionext has totally missed the recent chip rally but the surge in interest for quantum related may finally be the catalyst to send it higher.</li>
<li>Fujitsu Ltd is starting to look increasingly interesting on the long side as it pivots away from software.</li>
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The Space space continues heating up with the news that Amazon plans to acquisition satellite company, Globalstar. A dip buying opportunity for QPS after yesterday's earnings miss.
Socionext has totally missed the recent chip rally but the surge in interest for quantum related may finally be the catalyst to send it higher.
Fujitsu Ltd is starting to look increasingly interesting on the long side as it pivots away from software.


Japan Morning Connection: Space and Quantum Names Primed for a Surge

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<li>QD Laser +12.4% after being highlighted as a way to play hyperscaler qualification cycles.</li>
<li>Likely we see more interest in rapidly scalable modular solutions which includes small modular nuclear reactors. Watch Japan Steel Works and Kimura Chemical Plants Co.</li>
<li>Sandisk +11.8% on news its joining the Nasdaq 100 and a broker upgrade, taking its 5-day gains to 31%. </li>
</ul>


QD Laser +12.4% after being highlighted as a way to play hyperscaler qualification cycles.
Likely we see more interest in rapidly scalable modular solutions which includes small modular nuclear reactors. Watch Japan Steel Works and Kimura Chemical Plants Co.
Sandisk +11.8% on news its joining the Nasdaq 100 and a broker upgrade, taking its 5-day gains to 31%. 


Japan Morning Connection: Tech and AI Push Higher Despite the Ongoing Iran Standoff

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<li>NVDA investment in Lumentum and Coherent increases the focus on optical over copper connectivity technologies.</li>
<li>Shipper strength on the prospect for higher rates should continue to be reflected in Japan names.</li>
<li>Defense names were obviously strong following gains in Asia yesterday, but geospatial imaging names lead the way.</li>
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NVDA investment in Lumentum and Coherent increases the focus on optical over copper connectivity technologies.
Shipper strength on the prospect for higher rates should continue to be reflected in Japan names.
Defense names were obviously strong following gains in Asia yesterday, but geospatial imaging names lead the way.


Japan Morning Connection: Markets Firm in the Face of War with Momentum and Growth Outperforming

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<li>Watch refiners, shippers, and heavies for upside vs weakness for airlines and companies with shipping exposure to EU.</li>
<li>This rotation could be short lived given the very one-sided outcome of the conflict so far, so expect volatility.</li>
<li>Precious metals and oil are already starting to pare early gains this morning which may be indicative of the longevity of some of these moves.</li>
</ul>


Watch refiners, shippers, and heavies for upside vs weakness for airlines and companies with shipping exposure to EU.
This rotation could be short lived given the very one-sided outcome of the conflict so far, so expect volatility.
Precious metals and oil are already starting to pare early gains this morning which may be indicative of the longevity of some of these moves.


Japan Morning Connection: Japan Set for Short-Term Rotation Away from Tech After Attacks on Iran

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<li>SMCI strong after showcasing its latest server products, while BESI drops -7.5% with its earnings beat not big enough.</li>
<li>AI plays in unlikely places: Oji Paper and Toto emerging from the bathroom to the cleanroom.</li>
<li>JSW +9.2% yesterday on US infrastructure potential, but likely we see more upside for Heavies as further conflict in the Middle East looms.</li>
</ul>


SMCI strong after showcasing its latest server products, while BESI drops -7.5% with its earnings beat not big enough.
AI plays in unlikely places: Oji Paper and Toto emerging from the bathroom to the cleanroom.
JSW +9.2% yesterday on US infrastructure potential, but likely we see more upside for Heavies as further conflict in the Middle East looms.


Japan Morning Connection: Markets Spooked by the Specter of Attacks on Iran

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The Japan Steel Works Ltd produces machinery for casts, forged steel, and plastics.  The Company, serving both the public and private sectors, manufactures industrial equipment utilized in facilities such as oil refineries, manufacturing plants, and petrochemical plants.

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