Asia Pac ECM and Index Rebal, Shenton Research

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Asia Pac ECM and Index Rebal

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China Biotech

DZT Research

DZT Research is an independent Asia Pacific equity specialist. Our quantitative research covers index rebalancing flows, alongside exchange data analytics accross Asia Pacific. On the equity capital markets side, we focus on Asia Pacific ECM, especially biotech and TMT. Our lead analyst is frequently cited by international media.

Index Rebalance

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<li>We analyzed the post-announcement return pattern of MS-Japan rebalance stocks in the context of past MSCI Japan cycles.</li>
<li>DELETE: 14 names averaged -5.3% WPreA alpha before announcement; all 14 negative; flat on WAI Day 1. </li>
<li>ADD: All three stocks ran +18-21% WPreA alpha before announcement. WAI Day 1 returns split by velocity group. Historical ADD WAI alpha is mixed across prior cycles.</li>
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We analyzed the post-announcement return pattern of MS-Japan rebalance stocks in the context of past MSCI Japan cycles.
DELETE: 14 names averaged -5.3% WPreA alpha before announcement; all 14 negative; flat on WAI Day 1. 
ADD: All three stocks ran +18-21% WPreA alpha before announcement. WAI Day 1 returns split by velocity group. Historical ADD WAI alpha is mixed across prior cycles.


MS-Japan May 2026 Rebalance: Post-Announcement Trading Pattern

Japanese Equity Specialist, Ortus Advisors

Andrew Jackson

Japanese Equity Specialist

Ortus Advisors

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Stargate delays hitting semi-caps, while Texas Instruments cautious tone hitting power-semi's after hours.</li>
<li>Medical tech solution names IQVIA and Medpace surge may aid M3.</li>
<li>DR Hortons's numbers beat sparking enormous short squeeze for Home Builders - Sumitomo Forestry to follow.</li>
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Stargate delays hitting semi-caps, while Texas Instruments cautious tone hitting power-semi's after hours.
Medical tech solution names IQVIA and Medpace surge may aid M3.
DR Hortons's numbers beat sparking enormous short squeeze for Home Builders - Sumitomo Forestry to follow.


Japan Morning Connection: Trump Announces 15% Tariffs on Japan but Details Remain Scarce

Japan Specialist

Mark Chadwick

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<li>Furukawa's stock surged after announcing shareholder-friendly measures, including asset sales, a buyback, and a dividend hike; activist City Index takes some profits.</li>
<li>The Japanese market faced a volatile week, ultimately closing lower, with the Nikkei declining by 1% - a mix of strong macro data, tariffs, and yen moves</li>
<li>Daifuku surged 25% on strong earnings, cost savings, and a robust FY25 order outlook, reinforcing confidence in long-term growth.</li>
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Furukawa's stock surged after announcing shareholder-friendly measures, including asset sales, a buyback, and a dividend hike; activist City Index takes some profits.
The Japanese market faced a volatile week, ultimately closing lower, with the Nikkei declining by 1% - a mix of strong macro data, tariffs, and yen moves
Daifuku surged 25% on strong earnings, cost savings, and a robust FY25 order outlook, reinforcing confidence in long-term growth.


Japan Strategy Weekly | City Index Cashes in on Furukawa

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<li>Cummin's earnings +8.9% a good read for DC related power plays.</li>
<li>Weakness for Nintendo on an earnings miss could be a good chance to buy ahead of new Switch announcement.</li>
<li>JMDC sets a good tone for medical data related plays including M3 and Medley.</li>
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Cummin's earnings +8.9% a good read for DC related power plays.
Weakness for Nintendo on an earnings miss could be a good chance to buy ahead of new Switch announcement.
JMDC sets a good tone for medical data related plays including M3 and Medley.


Japan Morning Connection: Markets Turning Surprisingly Risk-On Despite the Election Uncertainty

<ul>
<li>Tech sell-off sets a weak tone for Japanese SPE after some big gains yesterday.</li>
<li>Good set of numbers for Advantest should buck this trend, although upside may be capped.</li>
<li>Is the big growth story for Hitachi, now +700% off its CV-19 lows finally over after its earnings and guidance miss?</li>
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Tech sell-off sets a weak tone for Japanese SPE after some big gains yesterday.
Good set of numbers for Advantest should buck this trend, although upside may be capped.
Is the big growth story for Hitachi, now +700% off its CV-19 lows finally over after its earnings and guidance miss?


Japan Morning Connection: Apple Suppliers in Focus After a Big Miss by Qorvo

Japan

M3, Inc. supplies medical information services for doctors through the Internet. The Company also supports marketing of pharmaceutical companies and medical equipment manufacturers.

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MS-Japan May 2026 Rebalance: Post-Announcement Trading Pattern

Following MSCI May 2026 announcement, we a look at the trading pattern of affected stocks from historical perspective by overlaying it with past...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Japan Morning Connection: Trump Announces 15% Tariffs on Japan but Details Remain Scarce

Tech risk off with delays for Stargate. Texas Instruments cautious tone affects power-semi's. M3 may benefit from Medspace surge. DR Horton's beat...

Andrew Jackson

Japan Strategy Weekly | City Index Cashes in on Furukawa

Furukawa's shareholder-friendly measures boost stock, Japanese market faces volatility, Daifuku surges on strong earnings and outlook.

Mark Chadwick

Japan Morning Connection: Markets Turning Surprisingly Risk-On Despite the Election Uncertainty

Cummin's earnings a good read for DC-related power plays. Nintendo's miss may present a buying opportunity before new Switch announcement. JMDC...

Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connection: Apple Suppliers in Focus After a Big Miss by Qorvo

Tech sell-off sets weak tone for Japanese SPE after yesterday's gains, however Advantest's strong numbers may provide support. Hitachi's growth...

Andrew Jackson

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MS-Japan May 2026 Rebalance: Post-Announcement Trading Pattern

Following MSCI May 2026 announcement, we a look at the trading pattern of affected stocks from historical perspective by overlaying it with past...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Japan Morning Connection: Trump Announces 15% Tariffs on Japan but Details Remain Scarce

Tech risk off with delays for Stargate. Texas Instruments cautious tone affects power-semi's. M3 may benefit from Medspace surge. DR Horton's beat...

Andrew Jackson

Japan Strategy Weekly | City Index Cashes in on Furukawa

​Furukawa's shareholder-friendly measures boost stock, Japanese market faces volatility, Daifuku surges on strong earnings and outlook.

Mark Chadwick

Japan Morning Connection: Markets Turning Surprisingly Risk-On Despite the Election Uncertainty

​Cummin's earnings a good read for DC-related power plays. Nintendo's miss may present a buying opportunity before new Switch announcement. JMDC...

Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connection: Apple Suppliers in Focus After a Big Miss by Qorvo

​Tech sell-off sets weak tone for Japanese SPE after yesterday's gains, however Advantest's strong numbers may provide support. Hitachi's growth...

Andrew Jackson

Furukawa's shareholder-friendly measures boost stock, Japanese market faces volatility, Daifuku surges on strong earnings and outlook.

Cummin's earnings a good read for DC-related power plays. Nintendo's miss may present a buying opportunity before new Switch announcement. JMDC...

Tech sell-off sets weak tone for Japanese SPE after yesterday's gains, however Advantest's strong numbers may provide support. Hitachi's growth...