Japanese Equity Specialist, Ortus Advisors

Andrew Jackson

Japanese Equity Specialist

Ortus Advisors

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Micron up AH as numbers beat handily, but not on what you maybe thought. TP's for Sandisk and Kioxia get doubled but expect more on the follow.</li>
<li>Defense will be in focus after loosing their shine to AI on Trump's Ukraine comments and big Boeing deals in the wings.</li>
<li>Quantum names continue higher and Socionext's 7.5% move Monday should have more to run.</li>
</ul>


Micron up AH as numbers beat handily, but not on what you maybe thought. TP's for Sandisk and Kioxia get doubled but expect more on the follow.
Defense will be in focus after loosing their shine to AI on Trump's Ukraine comments and big Boeing deals in the wings.
Quantum names continue higher and Socionext's 7.5% move Monday should have more to run.


Japan Morning Connection: The US Expands Its Tech Reach, Looking to Aquire 10% of Lithium Americas

Global Materials | Industrials | Commodities

Rahul Jain

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<li>Japan’s defence renaissance is underway, driven by structural budget growth toward 2%+ of GDP.</li>
<li>Multi-Decade tailwinds in missiles, cyber, and naval systems will reshape the domestic defence industry.</li>
<li>Investors should balance national champions with mid-cap leverage plays to capture both visibility and alpha.</li>
</ul>


Japan’s defence renaissance is underway, driven by structural budget growth toward 2%+ of GDP.
Multi-Decade tailwinds in missiles, cyber, and naval systems will reshape the domestic defence industry.
Investors should balance national champions with mid-cap leverage plays to capture both visibility and alpha.


Japan Defence Supercycle: Multi-Decade Tailwinds, Near-Term Catalysts

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<li>Japan targets nuclear at 20–22% of power by 2030 under its GX Basic Policy, alongside a major renewables push.</li>
<li>Electricity demand set to rise 35–50% by 2050, with data centers tripling consumption by 2034.</li>
<li>Leaders: MHI (~10% nuclear revenue) and IHI (~5%) stand out as equipment winners; Kansai, Kyushu add steady utility exposure.</li>
</ul>


Japan targets nuclear at 20–22% of power by 2030 under its GX Basic Policy, alongside a major renewables push.
Electricity demand set to rise 35–50% by 2050, with data centers tripling consumption by 2034.
Leaders: MHI (~10% nuclear revenue) and IHI (~5%) stand out as equipment winners; Kansai, Kyushu add steady utility exposure.


Japan’s Nuclear Reset: Core Equipment Plays and Utility Options

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<li>Skyworks and Cirrus both beating should help the likes of Nitto Denko and Alps.</li>
<li>SMCI tanking -16% as investor confidence shaken by a swift U-turn from previous bullish guidance.</li>
<li>Mitsubishi Heavy continues to surge with its earnings lifted by strong growth for its gas turbine business.</li>
</ul>


Skyworks and Cirrus both beating should help the likes of Nitto Denko and Alps.
SMCI tanking -16% as investor confidence shaken by a swift U-turn from previous bullish guidance.
Mitsubishi Heavy continues to surge with its earnings lifted by strong growth for its gas turbine business.


Japan Morning Connection: Apple Suppliers Continue Higher but SMCI and AMD Disappoint After-Hours

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<li>STM adds to the gloom for power semis after surprise loss and -16% drop. Fuji Elec and Renesas report today in Japan.</li>
<li>Dow -18% after tariff uncertainty hist exports sending peers lower. Watch Shin Etsu despite its more PVC focus.</li>
<li>Intel's new CEO struggling to turn the ship around with a competitive AI offering still a ways off.</li>
</ul>


STM adds to the gloom for power semis after surprise loss and -16% drop. Fuji Elec and Renesas report today in Japan.
Dow -18% after tariff uncertainty hist exports sending peers lower. Watch Shin Etsu despite its more PVC focus.
Intel's new CEO struggling to turn the ship around with a competitive AI offering still a ways off.


Japan Morning Connection: Mixed Tape for Semi's with AI up and Power and Industrial Down Further

Japan

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. is a comprehensive heavy machinery maker. The Company manufactures machinery, ships, turbines and engines, prime movers, aircrafts, and machine parts for military and commercial use.  Mitsubishi Heavy Industries also researches and develops nuclear power plants.

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Japan Morning Connection: The US Expands Its Tech Reach, Looking to Aquire 10% of Lithium Americas

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Andrew Jackson

Japan Defence Supercycle: Multi-Decade Tailwinds, Near-Term Catalysts

Japan's defense industry is experiencing a renaissance with increased budget allocation, leading to opportunities for investors in national...

Rahul Jain

Japan’s Nuclear Reset: Core Equipment Plays and Utility Options

Japan aims for 20-22% nuclear power by 2030, alongside a renewables push. Electricity demand to rise significantly by 2050, with data centers...

Rahul Jain

Japan Morning Connection: Apple Suppliers Continue Higher but SMCI and AMD Disappoint After-Hours

An upbeat tone set for JP Apple suppliers. SMCI down after cut sales guidance. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries earnings show strong growth.

Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connection: Mixed Tape for Semi's with AI up and Power and Industrial Down Further

Big moves lower for power semi peers should see JP names lower, Intel failing to impress may follow through to Ibiden, IBM slumped but analyst...

Andrew Jackson

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Japan Morning Connection: The US Expands Its Tech Reach, Looking to Aquire 10% of Lithium Americas

Quantum names continue to do well which may send Socionext even higher. Micron's numbers after hours will add upside to Ibiden. Any pullback in...

Andrew Jackson

Japan Defence Supercycle: Multi-Decade Tailwinds, Near-Term Catalysts

​Japan's defense industry is experiencing a renaissance with increased budget allocation, leading to opportunities for investors in national...

Rahul Jain

Japan’s Nuclear Reset: Core Equipment Plays and Utility Options

​Japan aims for 20-22% nuclear power by 2030, alongside a renewables push. Electricity demand to rise significantly by 2050, with data centers...

Rahul Jain

Japan Morning Connection: Apple Suppliers Continue Higher but SMCI and AMD Disappoint After-Hours

An upbeat tone set for JP Apple suppliers. SMCI down after cut sales guidance. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries earnings show strong growth.

Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connection: Mixed Tape for Semi's with AI up and Power and Industrial Down Further

Big moves lower for power semi peers should see JP names lower, Intel failing to impress may follow through to Ibiden, IBM slumped but analyst...

Andrew Jackson

Japan's defense industry is experiencing a renaissance with increased budget allocation, leading to opportunities for investors in national...

Japan aims for 20-22% nuclear power by 2030, alongside a renewables push. Electricity demand to rise significantly by 2050, with data centers...