Japanese Equity Specialist, Ortus Advisors

Andrew Jackson

Japanese Equity Specialist

Ortus Advisors

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<li>Major rebound for tech/AI as markets went risk-on with the debate de-risked and consumer inflation data adding to the certainty for Sep rate cuts and a soft landing for the US economy.</li>
<li>Renewables in Japan should follow US names higher after the likes of FSLR surged on expectations measures such as the inflation reduction act will continue.</li>
<li>SPE set to surge, but avoid excessive optimism for China export names after Harris comments that the US will win the AI and quantum computing race, and Trump's China critisism.</li>
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Major rebound for tech/AI as markets went risk-on with the debate de-risked and consumer inflation data adding to the certainty for Sep rate cuts and a soft landing for the US economy.
Renewables in Japan should follow US names higher after the likes of FSLR surged on expectations measures such as the inflation reduction act will continue.
SPE set to surge, but avoid excessive optimism for China export names after Harris comments that the US will win the AI and quantum computing race, and Trump's China critisism.


Japan Morning Connection: SPE Set to Surge

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<li>Tech selloff overnight on NVDA post-earnings weakness was fairly contained, and SPE related in Japan should continue yesterdays rebound off the morning lows.</li>
<li>Big beat for Dell on the strong outlook for its AI servers outweighing the soft consumer PC market sending it +8% in after-market trading.</li>
<li>News that Tepco plans to spend $3.2bn to upgrade its electricity infrastructure to 2030 positive for wire/cable names and related names.</li>
</ul>


Tech selloff overnight on NVDA post-earnings weakness was fairly contained, and SPE related in Japan should continue yesterdays rebound off the morning lows.
Big beat for Dell on the strong outlook for its AI servers outweighing the soft consumer PC market sending it +8% in after-market trading.
News that Tepco plans to spend $3.2bn to upgrade its electricity infrastructure to 2030 positive for wire/cable names and related names.


Japan Morning Connection: Tech Set to Rebound as Dell After-Market Print Sets Positive Tone

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<li>US profit-taking in tech/growth will set a muted tone to start as the market holds its breath for comments from BoJ Gov. Ueda who addresses parliament this morning.</li>
<li>China chip imports at record highs may add to pressure for the US to broaden its export restrictions for specific technologies as well as  for legacy node equipment.</li>
<li>Koizumi leading the polls will be positive for renewable energy names which remain highly oversold after the multi-year weakness in Japanese small caps.</li>
</ul>


US profit-taking in tech/growth will set a muted tone to start as the market holds its breath for comments from BoJ Gov. Ueda who addresses parliament this morning.
China chip imports at record highs may add to pressure for the US to broaden its export restrictions for specific technologies as well as  for legacy node equipment.
Koizumi leading the polls will be positive for renewable energy names which remain highly oversold after the multi-year weakness in Japanese small caps.


Japan Morning Connection: BoJ Anticipation and Koizumi Taking an Early Lead in the Polls

Japan Specialist

Mark Chadwick

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<li>OVERSEAS. Hawish Powell wraps up testimony; Global Rate Hikes - from UK to Norway; SPX +0.4% gains despite rise in Yields;  Confirmed- Titanic Sub Crew confirmed dead</li>
<li>JAPAN. NKY Futs +0.5% vs Cash; USDJPY weaknes to 143 handle amid rise in US yields; Foreigners continue to buy Japan;  Corp Governance loss  as Cosmo(5021) approve Poison Pill</li>
<li>NUGGET. Daikin(6367)- A Global Best in Class and winner - but waiting for a pull back to jump in.</li>
</ul>


OVERSEAS. Hawish Powell wraps up testimony; Global Rate Hikes - from UK to Norway; SPX +0.4% gains despite rise in Yields;  Confirmed- Titanic Sub Crew confirmed dead
JAPAN. NKY Futs +0.5% vs Cash; USDJPY weaknes to 143 handle amid rise in US yields; Foreigners continue to buy Japan;  Corp Governance loss  as Cosmo(5021) approve Poison Pill
NUGGET. Daikin(6367)- A Global Best in Class and winner - but waiting for a pull back to jump in.


Ohayo Japan| Global Rate Hikes; SPX Rise Despite Powell; NUGGET: Daikin(6367)- Global Best in Class

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<li>The Nikkei was up +2.15% over the past week (-2% YTD): the yen was 1.2% weaker at ¥142/$</li>
<li>The news was focused on the sharp drop in the yen with even the BoJ Governor Kuroda noting some undesirable effects</li>
<li>The proportion of female directors rose to 9%, a slight increase over 7.4% in the previous year</li>
</ul>


The Nikkei was up +2.15% over the past week (-2% YTD): the yen was 1.2% weaker at ¥142/$
The news was focused on the sharp drop in the yen with even the BoJ Governor Kuroda noting some undesirable effects
The proportion of female directors rose to 9%, a slight increase over 7.4% in the previous year


Japan Weekly | Renova, Mitsubishi Motors, Mercari

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Andrew Jackson

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Andrew Jackson

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Andrew Jackson

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SPX up despite Fed/Global CB hawkishness; NKY Futs +0.5% vs Cash; USDJPY weaknes to 143 handle; Foreigners continue to buy Japan; Corp Governance...

Mark Chadwick

Japan Weekly | Renova, Mitsubishi Motors, Mercari

We take a look at the stocks that have performed well or poorly over the past week in the Japanese equity market. This week Renova was the star...

Mark Chadwick

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Japan Morning Connection: SPE Set to Surge

​Tech/AI rebounds as markets went risk-on following consumer inflation data. Renewables in Japan to follow US names higher. SPE set to surge but...

Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connection: Tech Set to Rebound as Dell After-Market Print Sets Positive Tone

​Tech selloff contained, Dell beats with strong outlook for AI servers, Tepco's $3.2bn upgrade plan positive for wire/cable names.

Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connection: BoJ Anticipation and Koizumi Taking an Early Lead in the Polls

​US profit-taking in tech/growth may dampen market, China chip imports at record highs could broaden US export restrictions, Koizumi leading polls...

Andrew Jackson

Ohayo Japan| Global Rate Hikes; SPX Rise Despite Powell; NUGGET: Daikin(6367)- Global Best in Class

SPX up despite Fed/Global CB hawkishness; NKY Futs +0.5% vs Cash; USDJPY weaknes to 143 handle; Foreigners continue to buy Japan; Corp Governance...

Mark Chadwick

Japan Weekly | Renova, Mitsubishi Motors, Mercari

We take a look at the stocks that have performed well or poorly over the past week in the Japanese equity market. This week Renova was the star...

Mark Chadwick

Tech/AI rebounds as markets went risk-on following consumer inflation data. Renewables in Japan to follow US names higher. SPE set to surge but...

Tech selloff contained, Dell beats with strong outlook for AI servers, Tepco's $3.2bn upgrade plan positive for wire/cable names.

US profit-taking in tech/growth may dampen market, China chip imports at record highs could broaden US export restrictions, Koizumi leading polls...