Japanese Equity Specialist, Ortus Advisors

Andrew Jackson

Japanese Equity Specialist

Ortus Advisors

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Jensen in the White House did little to help NVDA on the spectre of further restrictions.</li>
<li>NEC +18% in one of its biggest moves ever on Friday as defense takes a bigger role.</li>
<li>Screen and Lasertec both reported earnings beats but its a mixed bag for both under the hood.</li>
</ul>


Jensen in the White House did little to help NVDA on the spectre of further restrictions.
NEC +18% in one of its biggest moves ever on Friday as defense takes a bigger role.
Screen and Lasertec both reported earnings beats but its a mixed bag for both under the hood.


Japan Morning Connection: Trump Tariffs Set to Roil Markets to Start the Week

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<li>Softbank pledging $500bn worth of AI investment over the next 4-years will send JP SPE higher.</li>
<li>Plenty of high-quality semi-related names in Japan yet to recover from last years 4Q sell-off.</li>
<li>DR Horton numbers were a beat, but sold off their AM highs despite the weakening yields. Any sell off a buy the dip change for Sumi Forestry.</li>
</ul>


Softbank pledging $500bn worth of AI investment over the next 4-years will send JP SPE higher.
Plenty of high-quality semi-related names in Japan yet to recover from last years 4Q sell-off.
DR Horton numbers were a beat, but sold off their AM highs despite the weakening yields. Any sell off a buy the dip change for Sumi Forestry.


Japan Morning Connection: Trump Opening the Floodgates to AI Investment

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<li>Japan saw big gains for SPE in the last 15 mins of trading on the TSMC capex outlook which should continue today.</li>
<li>Luxury names got a shot in the arm from Richemont numbers overnight so likes of Shiseido and Kose  may see a knee jerk higher.</li>
<li>Nintendo looks to have largely priced in the Switch 2, but upside remains for component makers.</li>
</ul>


Japan saw big gains for SPE in the last 15 mins of trading on the TSMC capex outlook which should continue today.
Luxury names got a shot in the arm from Richemont numbers overnight so likes of Shiseido and Kose  may see a knee jerk higher.
Nintendo looks to have largely priced in the Switch 2, but upside remains for component makers.


Japan Morning Connection: US Semi-Capex Names Higher on TSMC Numbers...more for JP Also?

Japan Specialist

Mark Chadwick

<ul>
<li>A rather inauspicious start to the year and equities tumbling 2.5% in the first trading week</li>
<li>Japan should be a top performing market in 2025 - it is undervalued, buoyed by reforms and has strong domestic fund flow</li>
<li>Wage growth is key this year, setting stage for a stronger economy. Semiconductor stocks were the star performers this week! </li>
</ul>


A rather inauspicious start to the year and equities tumbling 2.5% in the first trading week
Japan should be a top performing market in 2025 - it is undervalued, buoyed by reforms and has strong domestic fund flow
Wage growth is key this year, setting stage for a stronger economy. Semiconductor stocks were the star performers this week! 


Japan Strategy Weekly | 3 Reasons to Buy Japan in 2025

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<li>Japan SPE names starting to stir day 1 of trading.</li>
<li>Watch oversold previous winners for renewed interest such as Disco, Screen and TEL now China concerns are priced in.</li>
<li>A good read for photoresist/semi-chem plays after TOK's better than expected MTP yesterday.</li>
</ul>


Japan SPE names starting to stir day 1 of trading.
Watch oversold previous winners for renewed interest such as Disco, Screen and TEL now China concerns are priced in.
A good read for photoresist/semi-chem plays after TOK's better than expected MTP yesterday.


AI Related Plays Out of the Gates Strong for 2025

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SCREEN Holdings Co Ltd.  manufactures and sell semiconductors, FPD devices, commercial printing and printed circuit boards(PCB). The company also provides additional services for its products.

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Japan Morning Connection: Trump Tariffs Set to Roil Markets to Start the Week

NVDA down as further tariff and export restrictions expected, NEC makes biggest move as defence comes into focus in JP, Screen and Lasertec beat...

Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connection: Trump Opening the Floodgates to AI Investment

Softbank's $500bn AI investment pledge to boost JP SPE, high-quality semi-related Japanese names may recover. DR Horton sold off AM highs, may...

Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connection: US Semi-Capex Names Higher on TSMC Numbers...more for JP Also?

Gains due to positive outlook from TSMC should continue today, Richemont numbers may see Shiseido and Kose higher, component makers for Nintendo...

Andrew Jackson

Japan Strategy Weekly | 3 Reasons to Buy Japan in 2025

Equities stumble in 2025's first week, but Japan's undervalued market and wage growth potential offer hope for a stronger economy. Semiconductor...

Mark Chadwick

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Japan Morning Connection: Trump Tariffs Set to Roil Markets to Start the Week

NVDA down as further tariff and export restrictions expected, NEC makes biggest move as defence comes into focus in JP, Screen and Lasertec beat...

Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connection: Trump Opening the Floodgates to AI Investment

​Softbank's $500bn AI investment pledge to boost JP SPE, high-quality semi-related Japanese names may recover. DR Horton sold off AM highs, may...

Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connection: US Semi-Capex Names Higher on TSMC Numbers...more for JP Also?

Gains due to positive outlook from TSMC should continue today, Richemont numbers may see Shiseido and Kose higher, component makers for Nintendo...

Andrew Jackson

Japan Strategy Weekly | 3 Reasons to Buy Japan in 2025

​Equities stumble in 2025's first week, but Japan's undervalued market and wage growth potential offer hope for a stronger economy. Semiconductor...

Mark Chadwick

AI Related Plays Out of the Gates Strong for 2025

​Watch JP SPE oversold previous winners like Disco, Screen, and TEL gaining renewed interest. A good read for photoresist/semi-chem plays after...

Andrew Jackson

Softbank's $500bn AI investment pledge to boost JP SPE, high-quality semi-related Japanese names may recover. DR Horton sold off AM highs, may...

Equities stumble in 2025's first week, but Japan's undervalued market and wage growth potential offer hope for a stronger economy. Semiconductor...

Watch JP SPE oversold previous winners like Disco, Screen, and TEL gaining renewed interest. A good read for photoresist/semi-chem plays after...