Japanese Equity Specialist, Ortus Advisors

Andrew Jackson

Japanese Equity Specialist

Ortus Advisors

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Kioxia smashes estimates with all 2026 NAND capacity already sold out and US ADR listing announced.</li>
<li>Software catches a defensive bid with NEC and Fujitsu set to outperform.</li>
<li>Space names Synspective and Axelspace yet to catch a bid and offering attractive entry points ahead of upcoming hype.</li>
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Kioxia smashes estimates with all 2026 NAND capacity already sold out and US ADR listing announced.
Software catches a defensive bid with NEC and Fujitsu set to outperform.
Space names Synspective and Axelspace yet to catch a bid and offering attractive entry points ahead of upcoming hype.


Japan Morning Connection: Kioxia's Blowout Numbers A Bright Spot Amidst Tech Pullback

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<li>Alphabet announces massive capex plans well ahead of ests as a bright spot, but sentiment is down.</li>
<li>ARM and Qualcomm miss after hours as memory shortage concerns increase.</li>
<li>Home Builders rise on plans for low cost "Trump Homes" which may free up access to federal funding.</li>
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Alphabet announces massive capex plans well ahead of ests as a bright spot, but sentiment is down.
ARM and Qualcomm miss after hours as memory shortage concerns increase.
Home Builders rise on plans for low cost "Trump Homes" which may free up access to federal funding.


Japan Morning Connection: AMD Weakness Sparks Wide Spread Sell-Off Likely to Continue in US Tmrw

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<li>Samsung posts record 4Q earnings keeps the memory train running. Sandisk up again, HDD down</li>
<li>Market warming up to Intel's Core Ultra Series 3 which seemed to be lost in the static after yesterday's announcement at CES</li>
<li>Cheesesteak for breakfast?? Its no different to eating carrots and broccoli according to Bobby Kennedy's inverted pyramid</li>
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Samsung posts record 4Q earnings keeps the memory train running. Sandisk up again, HDD down
Market warming up to Intel's Core Ultra Series 3 which seemed to be lost in the static after yesterday's announcement at CES
Cheesesteak for breakfast?? Its no different to eating carrots and broccoli according to Bobby Kennedy's inverted pyramid


Japan Morning Connection: Trump Looking to Hike Defense Budget 50% to Outweigh Governance Gripes

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<li>Marvell's bullish guidance sets strong tone for ASIC with revs set to rise 4x by next year.</li>
<li>Reports that the Trump admin is going to issue executive orders for robotics firms will help Japanese FA.</li>
<li>Microchip Tech numbers will continue to buoy industrial and component names even after yesterdays strength.</li>
</ul>


Marvell's bullish guidance sets strong tone for ASIC with revs set to rise 4x by next year.
Reports that the Trump admin is going to issue executive orders for robotics firms will help Japanese FA.
Microchip Tech numbers will continue to buoy industrial and component names even after yesterdays strength.


Japan Morning Connection: Power/Industrial Semi Strength Offsets Relative Weakness for Tech Big Guns

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<li>Dell bouncing in regular trading after initial weakness after-mkt on numbers the day before.</li>
<li>Semi-Cap names strong led by Teradyne and ASML sets a good tone for Japan SPE overall.</li>
<li>Homebuilders follow through with more gains on rate outlook, watch Shin Etsu on PVC.</li>
</ul>


Dell bouncing in regular trading after initial weakness after-mkt on numbers the day before.
Semi-Cap names strong led by Teradyne and ASML sets a good tone for Japan SPE overall.
Homebuilders follow through with more gains on rate outlook, watch Shin Etsu on PVC.


Japan Morning Connection: Kioxia Weakness Unlikely to Last with Bain's 36m Shs Sale a Blip at Best

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