Japanese Equity Specialist, Ortus Advisors

Andrew Jackson

Japanese Equity Specialist

Ortus Advisors

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul>
<li>AI and tech took a backseat, although momentum significantly outperformed value which is likely to be reflected in JP.</li>
<li>Trend Micro may be in focus after analyst pushes cyber security as biggest tech trade this year.</li>
<li>KHI looking to release its own humanoid, but Harmonic joints are out of favor and worth another look after steep decline.</li>
</ul>


AI and tech took a backseat, although momentum significantly outperformed value which is likely to be reflected in JP.
Trend Micro may be in focus after analyst pushes cyber security as biggest tech trade this year.
KHI looking to release its own humanoid, but Harmonic joints are out of favor and worth another look after steep decline.


Japan Morning Connection: Oil Down and Defense up as Trump Rails at Putin and Sends More Patriots

<ul>
<li>Meta taking a $3.5bn stake in Essilor Luxottica now gives them exposure to both Nikon and Paris Miki.</li>
<li>Further positive broker rhetoric for power-semis should continues to lift Rohm, while WOLF gains positive for Renesas.</li>
<li>Intel announcing plans to sell Mobileye stake may be seen as positive for foundry expansion plans.</li>
</ul>


Meta taking a $3.5bn stake in Essilor Luxottica now gives them exposure to both Nikon and Paris Miki.
Further positive broker rhetoric for power-semis should continues to lift Rohm, while WOLF gains positive for Renesas.
Intel announcing plans to sell Mobileye stake may be seen as positive for foundry expansion plans.


Japan Morning Connection: Pharma Set for Rough Start on Trump Threats

<ul>
<li>Oracle order for millions of homes worth of power consumption sends DC and server related higher.</li>
<li>Power semis also up as analysts continue to take a more constructive view.</li>
<li>Gaming names may bounce after yesterdays dip given they are seen as 'tariff proof' ahead of deadline.</li>
</ul>


Oracle order for millions of homes worth of power consumption sends DC and server related higher.
Power semis also up as analysts continue to take a more constructive view.
Gaming names may bounce after yesterdays dip given they are seen as 'tariff proof' ahead of deadline.


Japan Morning Connection: AI and Tech Snaps Back with SOX at Recent Highs

<ul>
<li>Wolfspeed formally goes into Chapter 11, but the upside for Renesas makes its recent write off look excessive.</li>
<li>Short interest for some Japanese autos has surged which points to a squeeze once US trade deal reached.</li>
<li>Space names should be back in  focus ahead of next week's 'Space Tide Conference' in Tokyo. Watch iQPS, Synspective and Sky Perfect JSAT for upside.</li>
</ul>


Wolfspeed formally goes into Chapter 11, but the upside for Renesas makes its recent write off look excessive.
Short interest for some Japanese autos has surged which points to a squeeze once US trade deal reached.
Space names should be back in  focus ahead of next week's 'Space Tide Conference' in Tokyo. Watch iQPS, Synspective and Sky Perfect JSAT for upside.


Japan Morning Connection: Japan Set for Wobbly Start on Tariff Threats but Impact Likely Short Lived

<ul>
<li>Big gains for AMD with analysts more upbeat than last weeks reaction to its AI conference suggests.</li>
<li>Advantest 9.6% yesterday on broker comments should see market hunting for laggards such as Kokusai Electric.</li>
<li>Estee lauder seeing an uptick in China may help beleaguered Shiseido and Kose move higher.</li>
</ul>


Big gains for AMD with analysts more upbeat than last weeks reaction to its AI conference suggests.
Advantest 9.6% yesterday on broker comments should see market hunting for laggards such as Kokusai Electric.
Estee lauder seeing an uptick in China may help beleaguered Shiseido and Kose move higher.


Japan Morning Connection: Markets Seeing Iran's Potential Demise as Fuel to Risk-On Fire

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Kioxia Holdings Corporation manufactures semiconductor memory products. The Company develops, produces, and sells flash memory cards, solid state drives, secure digital memory cards, and other products. Kioxia Holdings also operates group management strategy formulation and management.

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Japan Morning Connection: Oil Down and Defense up as Trump Rails at Putin and Sends More Patriots

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Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connection: Pharma Set for Rough Start on Trump Threats

Meta announces stake in Essilor Luxottica, with aims for AI smart glasses. A good tone set for power semis, particularly Renesas. Pharma names...

Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connection: AI and Tech Snaps Back with SOX at Recent Highs

DC and server-related stocks boosted by Oracle's deal, while power semiconductors rise with positive outlook. Gaming stocks may rebound after a...

Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connection: Japan Set for Wobbly Start on Tariff Threats but Impact Likely Short Lived

Wolfspeed files for Chapter 11; Short interest in Japanese autos rises ahead of US trade deal; Potential for space sector to gain attention before...

Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connection: Markets Seeing Iran's Potential Demise as Fuel to Risk-On Fire

Japan SPE underperformers may catch a bid. Estee Lauder's jump up has positive implications for Japan's Shiseido and Kose.

Andrew Jackson

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Japan Morning Connection: Oil Down and Defense up as Trump Rails at Putin and Sends More Patriots

JP autos look ripe for a squeeze if better than expected tarrif outcome. Musk convinced by his humanoid robots despite setbacks. JP heavies should...

Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connection: Pharma Set for Rough Start on Trump Threats

​Meta announces stake in Essilor Luxottica, with aims for AI smart glasses. A good tone set for power semis, particularly Renesas. Pharma names...

Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connection: AI and Tech Snaps Back with SOX at Recent Highs

DC and server-related stocks boosted by Oracle's deal, while power semiconductors rise with positive outlook. Gaming stocks may rebound after a...

Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connection: Japan Set for Wobbly Start on Tariff Threats but Impact Likely Short Lived

​Wolfspeed files for Chapter 11; Short interest in Japanese autos rises ahead of US trade deal; Potential for space sector to gain attention before...

Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connection: Markets Seeing Iran's Potential Demise as Fuel to Risk-On Fire

Japan SPE underperformers may catch a bid. Estee Lauder's jump up has positive implications for Japan's Shiseido and Kose.

Andrew Jackson

Meta announces stake in Essilor Luxottica, with aims for AI smart glasses. A good tone set for power semis, particularly Renesas. Pharma names...

Wolfspeed files for Chapter 11; Short interest in Japanese autos rises ahead of US trade deal; Potential for space sector to gain attention before...