Japanese Equity Specialist, Ortus Advisors

Andrew Jackson

Japanese Equity Specialist

Ortus Advisors

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Expect weakness after poor SMCI numbers sends AI related plays lower in late trading including NVDA and DELL.</li>
<li>Qorvo bucking the trend with a better-then-expected outlook despite Apple uncertainty in China.</li>
<li>Sony looking to spin off its semiconductor solutions business a watershed for unlocking shareholder value.</li>
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Expect weakness after poor SMCI numbers sends AI related plays lower in late trading including NVDA and DELL.
Qorvo bucking the trend with a better-then-expected outlook despite Apple uncertainty in China.
Sony looking to spin off its semiconductor solutions business a watershed for unlocking shareholder value.


Japan Morning Connection: SMCI Numbers Casts a Gloomy Shadow over All Things AI to Start Today

Japan Specialist

Mark Chadwick

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<li>The Nikkei 225 surged 2.7% over the week, reclaiming the 35,000 level as easing U.S.-China trade tensions and a softer yen bolstered investor sentiment.</li>
<li>Tokyo core CPI jumped to 3.4% in April 2025 (highest in two years), driven by reduced energy subsidies and April food price increases.</li>
<li>The weaker yen supported export-dependent sectors, such as machinery, auto parts and tech hardware. For individual stocks, it is all about results and capital policies. </li>
</ul>


The Nikkei 225 surged 2.7% over the week, reclaiming the 35,000 level as easing U.S.-China trade tensions and a softer yen bolstered investor sentiment.
Tokyo core CPI jumped to 3.4% in April 2025 (highest in two years), driven by reduced energy subsidies and April food price increases.
The weaker yen supported export-dependent sectors, such as machinery, auto parts and tech hardware. For individual stocks, it is all about results and capital policies. 


Japan Strategy Weekly | Stocks Strong on Trade Optimism and Weaker Yen

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<li>Texas Instruments and STM numbers pointing to a bottom for industrial and automotive semi's.</li>
<li>Memory catching a bid on SK Hynix numbers yesterday, may see signs of live for Kioxia.</li>
<li>Renesas may run after better-than-feared numbers yesterday and a more positive read for the sector overall.</li>
</ul>


Texas Instruments and STM numbers pointing to a bottom for industrial and automotive semi's.
Memory catching a bid on SK Hynix numbers yesterday, may see signs of live for Kioxia.
Renesas may run after better-than-feared numbers yesterday and a more positive read for the sector overall.


Japan Morning Connection: Japan Set to Melt up with Smaller Cap SPE and Power/Analog Names in Focus

<ul>
<li>Intel jumping on plans to cut its bloated workforce and streamline management.</li>
<li>EV plays should pick up after Tesla held after mkt gains from yesterday.</li>
<li>Boeing numbers will help the heavies with better FCF and production outlooks.</li>
</ul>


Intel jumping on plans to cut its bloated workforce and streamline management.
EV plays should pick up after Tesla held after mkt gains from yesterday.
Boeing numbers will help the heavies with better FCF and production outlooks.


Japan Morning Connction: Tech Surging with Trump Signalling Zero China Tariffs on a Trade Deal

<ul>
<li>AI back in focus with NVDA's Jensen set to deliver his keynote tomorrow.</li>
<li>Intel jumping with the new CEO looking to shake up its AI lineup and further trim the fat.</li>
<li>Buffet increasing stakes in the Trading Houses extremely well flagged so don't expect much surprise.</li>
</ul>


AI back in focus with NVDA's Jensen set to deliver his keynote tomorrow.
Intel jumping with the new CEO looking to shake up its AI lineup and further trim the fat.
Buffet increasing stakes in the Trading Houses extremely well flagged so don't expect much surprise.


Japan Morning Connection: Tech Shrugging off Megacap Weakness as Quantum Shines

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NIDEC CORPORATION is the world's leading manufacturer of small precision motors mainly used in HDD and optical disk drives. The company has extended its focus to the home appliance and automotive markets. NIDEC is active in M&A and its subsidiaries include the world's leading manufacturers of LCD panel handling robots and camera shutters.

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Japan Morning Connection: SMCI Numbers Casts a Gloomy Shadow over All Things AI to Start Today

Poor SMCI numbers will reflect poorly on AI related plays, Qorvo stands out with strong outlook despite Apple uncertainty, Sony's spin off of...

Andrew Jackson

Japan Strategy Weekly | Stocks Strong on Trade Optimism and Weaker Yen

Nikkei 225 climbs on easing trade tensions and weaker yen, Tokyo core CPI at 3.4% driven by reduced subsidies and food prices, export-dependent...

Mark Chadwick

Japan Morning Connection: Japan Set to Melt up with Smaller Cap SPE and Power/Analog Names in Focus

Positive signs for semiconductors as Texas Instruments and STM report good numbers. May see some recovery from Kioxia after the SK Hynix numbers.

Andrew Jackson

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Intel plans to cut workforce and streamline management, EV plays may continue to rise after Tesla's gains, Boeing's improved numbers to benefit...

Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connection: Tech Shrugging off Megacap Weakness as Quantum Shines

AI is back in focus as NVDA GTC developers conference. Intel's new CEO aims to shake up its AI lineup. Buffet's increased stakes in Trading Houses...

Andrew Jackson

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Japan Morning Connection: SMCI Numbers Casts a Gloomy Shadow over All Things AI to Start Today

​Poor SMCI numbers will reflect poorly on AI related plays, Qorvo stands out with strong outlook despite Apple uncertainty, Sony's spin off of...

Andrew Jackson

Japan Strategy Weekly | Stocks Strong on Trade Optimism and Weaker Yen

​Nikkei 225 climbs on easing trade tensions and weaker yen, Tokyo core CPI at 3.4% driven by reduced subsidies and food prices, export-dependent...

Mark Chadwick

Japan Morning Connection: Japan Set to Melt up with Smaller Cap SPE and Power/Analog Names in Focus

​Positive signs for semiconductors as Texas Instruments and STM report good numbers. May see some recovery from Kioxia after the SK Hynix numbers.

Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connction: Tech Surging with Trump Signalling Zero China Tariffs on a Trade Deal

​Intel plans to cut workforce and streamline management, EV plays may continue to rise after Tesla's gains, Boeing's improved numbers to benefit...

Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connection: Tech Shrugging off Megacap Weakness as Quantum Shines

​AI is back in focus as NVDA GTC developers conference. Intel's new CEO aims to shake up its AI lineup. Buffet's increased stakes in Trading Houses...

Andrew Jackson

Poor SMCI numbers will reflect poorly on AI related plays, Qorvo stands out with strong outlook despite Apple uncertainty, Sony's spin off of...

Nikkei 225 climbs on easing trade tensions and weaker yen, Tokyo core CPI at 3.4% driven by reduced subsidies and food prices, export-dependent...

Positive signs for semiconductors as Texas Instruments and STM report good numbers. May see some recovery from Kioxia after the SK Hynix numbers.

Intel plans to cut workforce and streamline management, EV plays may continue to rise after Tesla's gains, Boeing's improved numbers to benefit...

AI is back in focus as NVDA GTC developers conference. Intel's new CEO aims to shake up its AI lineup. Buffet's increased stakes in Trading Houses...