Japanese Equity Specialist, Ortus Advisors

Andrew Jackson

Japanese Equity Specialist

Ortus Advisors

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Navitas Semi surged +24.9% after announcing two new additions to its 5th generation GeneSiC silicon carbide power semiconductor platform.</li>
<li>Sony is reportedly going ahead with the release of its PS6 console sometime in 2027-2028 despite the risk of a memory supply crunch.</li>
<li>Nintendo surged 8.9% after new Pokémon game ‘Pokopia’ was a surprise worldwide hit with physical copies fully sold out in the US.</li>
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Navitas Semi surged +24.9% after announcing two new additions to its 5th generation GeneSiC silicon carbide power semiconductor platform.
Sony is reportedly going ahead with the release of its PS6 console sometime in 2027-2028 despite the risk of a memory supply crunch.
Nintendo surged 8.9% after new Pokémon game ‘Pokopia’ was a surprise worldwide hit with physical copies fully sold out in the US.


Japan Morning Connection: Markets Grind Higher with Bright Spots Despite Ongoing Uncertainty

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<li>Mkt not liking the Analog Devices read for auto and industrial, nor Allegro's disappointing margins.</li>
<li>Market swiftly digesting WD's Sandisk sell down, but Kioxia will be a lot more to swallow.</li>
<li>Nintendo looks ready to bounce ahead of Zelda's 40th anniversary this w/e which could see a raft of new content announced.</li>
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Mkt not liking the Analog Devices read for auto and industrial, nor Allegro's disappointing margins.
Market swiftly digesting WD's Sandisk sell down, but Kioxia will be a lot more to swallow.
Nintendo looks ready to bounce ahead of Zelda's 40th anniversary this w/e which could see a raft of new content announced.


Japan Morning Connection: Tech and AI up but Power and Industrial Semi's Sag on Numbers

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

Shenton Research

Shenton 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.

Quantitative Analysis

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<li>We analysed the earning revision of component stocks of MS-Japan in the past month.</li>
<li>We tabulated stocks with the top impact on index's EPS, stocks' EPS revision, and revenue revision.</li>
<li>We highlighted EPS revision on Toyota Motor, Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Recruit, Mitsubishi Chemical.</li>
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We analysed the earning revision of component stocks of MS-Japan in the past month.
We tabulated stocks with the top impact on index's EPS, stocks' EPS revision, and revenue revision.
We highlighted EPS revision on Toyota Motor, Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Recruit, Mitsubishi Chemical.


MS-Japan Index Earning Revision (Sep): Toyota Motor, Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha, Recruit

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<li>Nintendo numbers missed although firm doesn't see impact from higher memory prices this year.</li>
<li>Ibiden to invest Y500bn in new production facilities to capture AI demand.</li>
<li>Defense names should rally after US shoots down an Iranian drone.</li>
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Nintendo numbers missed although firm doesn't see impact from higher memory prices this year.
Ibiden to invest Y500bn in new production facilities to capture AI demand.
Defense names should rally after US shoots down an Iranian drone.


Japan Morning Connection: Rotation Out of Tech Although AH Mixed with Lumentum up AMD Down

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<li>Intel CEO points to 14A gaining traction positive for JP suppliers Ibiden, TEL and Lasertec.</li>
<li>PM Takaichi snap election sends JGB yields to highest since late 90's and yen tumbling to intervention zone.</li>
<li>Nintendo sell off on memory concerns looks overdone with several mild upside catalysts in the next months.</li>
</ul>


Intel CEO points to 14A gaining traction positive for JP suppliers Ibiden, TEL and Lasertec.
PM Takaichi snap election sends JGB yields to highest since late 90's and yen tumbling to intervention zone.
Nintendo sell off on memory concerns looks overdone with several mild upside catalysts in the next months.


Japan Morning Connection: Software Takes a Hit with AI Worries Resurfacing

Japan

Nintendo Co., Ltd. develops, manufactures, and sells household leisure equipment. The Company produces home use video game hardware and software products. Nintendo markets its products throughout Japan.

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Andrew Jackson

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MS-Japan Index Earning Revision (Sep): Toyota Motor, Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha, Recruit

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Japan Morning Connection: Software Takes a Hit with AI Worries Resurfacing

Excessive sell-off of Nintendo may pose an opportunity to buy. Sumitomo Forestry expected to push higher after Mizuho upgraded to buy overnight.

Andrew Jackson

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