Japanese Equity Specialist, Ortus Advisors

Andrew Jackson

Japanese Equity Specialist

Ortus Advisors

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Tech rebound into NVDA print, which came in slightly ahead of estimates. Server related up on SMCI gains.</li>
<li>Expect this to be enough to spark dip buying for Japan SPE plays such as TEL, Disco, as well as likes of Fujikura and MHI.</li>
<li>Hoya has bottomed in the last 2-days and looks primed for more upside after excessive weakness.</li>
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Tech rebound into NVDA print, which came in slightly ahead of estimates. Server related up on SMCI gains.
Expect this to be enough to spark dip buying for Japan SPE plays such as TEL, Disco, as well as likes of Fujikura and MHI.
Hoya has bottomed in the last 2-days and looks primed for more upside after excessive weakness.


Japan Morning Connection: NVDA Results Enough to Quell Concerns over AI Slowdown

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<li>Softbank racking up big losses in 3Q but market looking to Stargate.</li>
<li>Japanese cosmetics names continue to struggle with Kose missing after Shiseido the day before.</li>
<li>Toray's -12% drop yesterday looks excessive given the overall outlook remains buoyant.</li>
</ul>


Softbank racking up big losses in 3Q but market looking to Stargate.
Japanese cosmetics names continue to struggle with Kose missing after Shiseido the day before.
Toray's -12% drop yesterday looks excessive given the overall outlook remains buoyant.


Japan Morning Connection: Mixed Tape but Gains for Names to Benefit from a US Focused AI Industry

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<li>Limited breadth of winners, even in the SOX, with numerous DeepSeek and capex questions outstanding.</li>
<li>Regardless expect JP SPE to be higher to start; watch Advantest into numbers today after its -19% 2-day drop.</li>
<li>IT/SaaS companies are worth a look here with AI R&amp;D costs now potentially much lower including Fujitsu and NEC.</li>
</ul>


Limited breadth of winners, even in the SOX, with numerous DeepSeek and capex questions outstanding.
Regardless expect JP SPE to be higher to start; watch Advantest into numbers today after its -19% 2-day drop.
IT/SaaS companies are worth a look here with AI R&amp;D costs now potentially much lower including Fujitsu and NEC.


Japan Morning Connection: US Tech and Semi Rebound Feel's like a Dead Cat Bounce

Japan Specialist

Mark Chadwick

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<li>For the week, the Nikkei added 4.1% while the Topix gained 2.7%. Stocks were buoyed by a rebound in AI-related beneficiaries: Fujikura (22%), Softbank (+16%), and Advantest (+10%).</li>
<li>The “Magnificent Seven”  stocks have added a staggering $11 trillion in market cap since the start of 2023—an amount equivalent to two entire Japanese stock markets.</li>
<li>If investors want MORE U.S and MORE Tech exposure, Softbank has positioned itself at the front and centre of the AI revolution. </li>
</ul>


For the week, the Nikkei added 4.1% while the Topix gained 2.7%. Stocks were buoyed by a rebound in AI-related beneficiaries: Fujikura (22%), Softbank (+16%), and Advantest (+10%).
The “Magnificent Seven”  stocks have added a staggering $11 trillion in market cap since the start of 2023—an amount equivalent to two entire Japanese stock markets.
If investors want MORE U.S and MORE Tech exposure, Softbank has positioned itself at the front and centre of the AI revolution. 


Japan Strategy Week | SoftBank's Starring Role in the Stargate Revolution

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<li>Big gains in the US semi and DC related should translate into continued upside in Japan despite some BIG gains yesterday.</li>
<li>Wire and cable plays are all surging, yet the smaller side of the sector underperforms. Nidec good risk/reward into numbers.</li>
<li>HAMR rollout helping Seagate higher should also help memory/HDD component plays.</li>
</ul>


Big gains in the US semi and DC related should translate into continued upside in Japan despite some BIG gains yesterday.
Wire and cable plays are all surging, yet the smaller side of the sector underperforms. Nidec good risk/reward into numbers.
HAMR rollout helping Seagate higher should also help memory/HDD component plays.


Japan Morning Connection: AI Binge Buying Should Continue in Japan

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SoftBank Group Corp. provides telecommunication services. The Company also operates ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line) and fiber optic high-speed Internet connection, e-Commerce businesses, and Internet based advertising and auction businesses.

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Japan Morning Connection: NVDA Results Enough to Quell Concerns over AI Slowdown

Tech rebound into NVDA print slightly ahead of estimates may spark dip buying for Japan SPE. Hoya has bottomed in the last 2 days but looks primed...

Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connection: Mixed Tape but Gains for Names to Benefit from a US Focused AI Industry

Softbank faces significant losses but market will focus on Stargate. Kose follows Shiseido's miss. Toray's drop seems excessive given overall...

Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connection: US Tech and Semi Rebound Feel's like a Dead Cat Bounce

Opportunities to watch for higher JP SPE, keep an eye on Advantest after recent drop. IT/SaaS companies like Fujitsu and NEC worth looking at with...

Andrew Jackson

Japan Strategy Week | SoftBank's Starring Role in the Stargate Revolution

Japanese stocks surged this week, driven by AI-related companies like Fujikura, Softbank, and Advantest. Softbank stands out for investors seeking...

Mark Chadwick

Japan Morning Connection: AI Binge Buying Should Continue in Japan

US gains in semiconductor and DC related should drive continued upside in Japan. Surges in wire and cable plays. HAMR rollout should boost memory...

Andrew Jackson

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Japan Morning Connection: NVDA Results Enough to Quell Concerns over AI Slowdown

​Tech rebound into NVDA print slightly ahead of estimates may spark dip buying for Japan SPE. Hoya has bottomed in the last 2 days but looks primed...

Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connection: Mixed Tape but Gains for Names to Benefit from a US Focused AI Industry

​Softbank faces significant losses but market will focus on Stargate. Kose follows Shiseido's miss. Toray's drop seems excessive given overall...

Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connection: US Tech and Semi Rebound Feel's like a Dead Cat Bounce

Opportunities to watch for higher JP SPE, keep an eye on Advantest after recent drop. IT/SaaS companies like Fujitsu and NEC worth looking at with...

Andrew Jackson

Japan Strategy Week | SoftBank's Starring Role in the Stargate Revolution

​Japanese stocks surged this week, driven by AI-related companies like Fujikura, Softbank, and Advantest. Softbank stands out for investors seeking...

Mark Chadwick

Japan Morning Connection: AI Binge Buying Should Continue in Japan

US gains in semiconductor and DC related should drive continued upside in Japan. Surges in wire and cable plays. HAMR rollout should boost memory...

Andrew Jackson

Tech rebound into NVDA print slightly ahead of estimates may spark dip buying for Japan SPE. Hoya has bottomed in the last 2 days but looks primed...

Softbank faces significant losses but market will focus on Stargate. Kose follows Shiseido's miss. Toray's drop seems excessive given overall...

Japanese stocks surged this week, driven by AI-related companies like Fujikura, Softbank, and Advantest. Softbank stands out for investors seeking...