Japanese Equity Specialist, Ortus Advisors

Andrew Jackson

Japanese Equity Specialist

Ortus Advisors

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Tech and semis sharply lower as investors go risk off, although Coreweave bucks the trend to jump another 19%.</li>
<li>Infineon buoyed sentiment for power semi's somewhat after announcing tie up with NVDA for HVDC data center systems.</li>
<li>Expect a rough ride for Home builders and construction related plays such as Sumitomo Forestry and Shin Etsu.</li>
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Tech and semis sharply lower as investors go risk off, although Coreweave bucks the trend to jump another 19%.
Infineon buoyed sentiment for power semi's somewhat after announcing tie up with NVDA for HVDC data center systems.
Expect a rough ride for Home builders and construction related plays such as Sumitomo Forestry and Shin Etsu.


Japan Morning Connection: Markets Creaking Under the Weight of Poor Demand for US Bonds

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<li>Power/Analog semi names were buoyed by Microchip Tech comments for a downcycle inflection.</li>
<li>JP Heavies MHI and KHI both failed to impress on Friday, but MHI may see interest on news for possible jet export.</li>
<li>Trump looking to cut pharma costs by 30-80% will add to the uncertainty for JP pharma with high medicare and medicaid exposure.</li>
</ul>


Power/Analog semi names were buoyed by Microchip Tech comments for a downcycle inflection.
JP Heavies MHI and KHI both failed to impress on Friday, but MHI may see interest on news for possible jet export.
Trump looking to cut pharma costs by 30-80% will add to the uncertainty for JP pharma with high medicare and medicaid exposure.


Japan Morning Connection: US-China Talks End on Positive Note Adding to the Bullish Tone to Start

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<li>UK deal and anticipation of a positive outcome to China talks lifting positioning into risk assets.</li>
<li>Quantum computing names flying after D-wave numbers may lift Socionext.</li>
<li>Nintendo numbers obviously conservative, while Ibiden points to a bigger NVDA product mix + index upside.</li>
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UK deal and anticipation of a positive outcome to China talks lifting positioning into risk assets.
Quantum computing names flying after D-wave numbers may lift Socionext.
Nintendo numbers obviously conservative, while Ibiden points to a bigger NVDA product mix + index upside.


Japan Morning Connection: Market Risk on with Trump Telling Punters to Buy Ahead of W/E

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<li>Mixed bag for tech earnings over the Japan long w/e with Lattice, Palantir and On Semi down, Lumentum and Coreweave up.</li>
<li>SMCI cutting guidance a mere 1-week after releasing prem numbers threatens to erode confidence in management.</li>
<li>Pharma will be under pressure after the FDA's picks a perceived vaccine hawk for its Center for Biologics and Research and Trump hints at price pressures.</li>
</ul>


Mixed bag for tech earnings over the Japan long w/e with Lattice, Palantir and On Semi down, Lumentum and Coreweave up.
SMCI cutting guidance a mere 1-week after releasing prem numbers threatens to erode confidence in management.
Pharma will be under pressure after the FDA's picks a perceived vaccine hawk for its Center for Biologics and Research and Trump hints at price pressures.


Japan Morning Connection: Indian-Pakistan Tensions Adding to Geopolitical Concern

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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>
</ul>


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

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​Investors shift to risk-off mode due to concerns over US's fiscal stability. Banks, R/E, consumer disc and home builders fall. Infineon's NVDA...

Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connection: US-China Talks End on Positive Note Adding to the Bullish Tone to Start

Tech names outperformed the market led by analog/MPU/power semiconductor manufacturer Microchip Technology. Uncertainty for JP Pharma as Trump...

Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connection: Market Risk on with Trump Telling Punters to Buy Ahead of W/E

Positioning into risk assets with ​UK deal and China talks, Socionext may benefit from D-wave numbers; may be opportunity to buy into the dip for...

Andrew Jackson

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​Tech earnings in Japan were mixed over the long weekend. Pharma faces pressure from FDA pick and potential price pressures. China talk...

Andrew Jackson

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​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

Investors shift to risk-off mode due to concerns over US's fiscal stability. Banks, R/E, consumer disc and home builders fall. Infineon's NVDA...

Positioning into risk assets with UK deal and China talks, Socionext may benefit from D-wave numbers; may be opportunity to buy into the dip for...

Tech earnings in Japan were mixed over the long weekend. Pharma faces pressure from FDA pick and potential price pressures. China talk...

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