Semiconductors, Memory and SSDs Specialist, Objective Analysis

Jim Handy

Semiconductors, Memory and SSDs Specialist

Objective Analysis

Objective Analysis offers third-party independent market research and data for the semiconductor industry and investors in the semiconductor industry.

Semiconductors, Memory and SSDs

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Japan's Meteorological Agency has issued a warning of an upcoming serious 8-9-point earthquake</li>
<li>The expected epicenter is home to at least one dozen semiconductor wafer fabrication plants: "Fabs"</li>
<li>While it's hard to predict earthquakes, this news should be considered when investing in the area.</li>
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Japan's Meteorological Agency has issued a warning of an upcoming serious 8-9-point earthquake
The expected epicenter is home to at least one dozen semiconductor wafer fabrication plants: "Fabs"
While it's hard to predict earthquakes, this news should be considered when investing in the area.


Japanese Equity Specialist, Ortus Advisors

Andrew Jackson

Japanese Equity Specialist

Ortus Advisors

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<li>Watch for a 'megaquake' reversal after a big rotation for names deemed to be winners/losers on Friday on heightened expectations for a major Nankai Trough earthquake over the w/e</li>
<li>Retail related should rebound sharply after a solid 1Q showing from 3099 <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/isetan-mitsukoshi-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:18871:1" rel="noopener">Isetan Mitsukoshi</a>, with several related names yet to rebound on concerns the stronger yen will curb tourist spending.</li>
<li>1911 <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sumitomo-forestry-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:9769:1" rel="noopener">Sumitomo Forestry</a> business briefing Friday confirms the strength of its US housing business, with it likely to easily exceed its latest MTP.</li>
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Watch for a 'megaquake' reversal after a big rotation for names deemed to be winners/losers on Friday on heightened expectations for a major Nankai Trough earthquake over the w/e
Retail related should rebound sharply after a solid 1Q showing from 3099 Isetan Mitsukoshi, with several related names yet to rebound on concerns the stronger yen will curb tourist spending.
1911 Sumitomo Forestry business briefing Friday confirms the strength of its US housing business, with it likely to easily exceed its latest MTP.


Japan Morning Connection: 3099 JP, 1911 JP, 5803 JP

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<li>Plenty of names which continue to look oversold in the recent volatility after posting better than expected numbers yesterday including <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sony-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:563" rel="noopener">Sony Corp (6758 JP)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/lasertec-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:4126" rel="noopener">Lasertec Corp (6920 JP)</a>.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/puma-se" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:21697" rel="noopener">Puma (PUM GR)</a> -12.6% after 2Q numbers and guidance missed, setting a negative tone for sportswear including <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/asics-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16287" rel="noopener">ASICS Corp (7936 JP)</a> which has been in play after strong earnings and recent large share placement.</li>
<li>Numbers for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shiseido-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:5718" rel="noopener">Shiseido Company (4911 JP)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/kose-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:18009" rel="noopener">Kose Corp (4922 JP)</a> point to diverging paths, which looks conducive for the 4922-4911 pair setup.</li>
</ul>


Plenty of names which continue to look oversold in the recent volatility after posting better than expected numbers yesterday including Sony Corp (6758 JP) and Lasertec Corp (6920 JP).

Puma (PUM GR) -12.6% after 2Q numbers and guidance missed, setting a negative tone for sportswear including ASICS Corp (7936 JP) which has been in play after strong earnings and recent large share placement.
Numbers for Shiseido Company (4911 JP) and Kose Corp (4922 JP) point to diverging paths, which looks conducive for the 4922-4911 pair setup.


Japan Morning Connection: 6758 JP, 6920 JP, 7936 JP

India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic, Beat the Street

Sudarshan Bhandari

India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic

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<ul>
<li>Goldman Sachs: Coalition Management Key for BJP as Economic Stability Persists</li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/zee-entertainment-enterprises" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:19466:1" rel="noopener">Zee Entertainment Enterprises (Z IN)</a> to Raise Rs. 2,000 Crore Following Sony Deal Fallout, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/spicejet-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:5266:1" rel="noopener">Spicejet Ltd (SJET IN)</a> is also planning to raise funds in coming months</li>
<li>RBI Approves <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/kotak-mahindra-bank-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:126:1" rel="noopener">Kotak Mahindra Bank (KMB IN)</a>’s 70% Stake Sale in Insurance Arm to Zurich Insurance</li>
</ul>


Goldman Sachs: Coalition Management Key for BJP as Economic Stability Persists

Zee Entertainment Enterprises (Z IN) to Raise Rs. 2,000 Crore Following Sony Deal Fallout, Spicejet Ltd (SJET IN) is also planning to raise funds in coming months
RBI Approves Kotak Mahindra Bank (KMB IN)’s 70% Stake Sale in Insurance Arm to Zurich Insurance


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Quality-first, Business-perspective, Long-term, Urbem (HK) Limited

Urbem Capital

Quality-first, Business-perspective, Long-term

Quality-first, Business-perspective Strategy

Urbem (HK) Limited

Equity Bottom-Up

<ul>
<li>ANYCOLOR is becoming a capital-light character-IP platform: monetisation per VTuber has compounded far faster than roster growth, while commerce now dominates revenue.</li>
<li>NIJISANJI has a narrow but valuable moat in brand, fan relationships and monetisation capabilities, despite low switching costs and limited structural barriers to competition.</li>
<li>Founder alignment, exceptional cash generation and planned shareholder returns support the thesis; at roughly 13–15x guided FY04/2027 earnings, expectations already look restrained.</li>
</ul>


ANYCOLOR is becoming a capital-light character-IP platform: monetisation per VTuber has compounded far faster than roster growth, while commerce now dominates revenue.
NIJISANJI has a narrow but valuable moat in brand, fan relationships and monetisation capabilities, despite low switching costs and limited structural barriers to competition.
Founder alignment, exceptional cash generation and planned shareholder returns support the thesis; at roughly 13–15x guided FY04/2027 earnings, expectations already look restrained.


ANYCOLOR (5032 JP): The Long-Term Thesis Is Commerce, Not Streaming

Japan

Sony Group Corporation manufactures and distributes electronics products and provides related solutions. The Company produces televisions, cameras, mobiles, audio and video products. game equipment, and more. Sony Group also engages in game production,  movie production, music production, and other businesses.

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Could a Japan "Megaquake" Disrupt Semis?

Japan's Meteorological Agency predicted that a catastrophic earthquake is now many times more likely than before. This insight examines what that...

Jim Handy

Japan Morning Connection: 3099 JP, 1911 JP, 5803 JP

Expect a 'megaquake' reversal in stock names post-rotation due to earthquake warnings, retail rebound likely after strong 3099 1Q showing,...

Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connection: 6758 JP, 6920 JP, 7936 JP

Stocks like Sony and Lasertec look oversold. Puma's poor performance sets a negative tone for sportswear plays. Shiseido and Kose show diverging...

Andrew Jackson

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Sudarshan Bhandari

ANYCOLOR (5032 JP): The Long-Term Thesis Is Commerce, Not Streaming

ANYCOLOR’s value lies less in livestreaming than in its ability to repeatedly monetise a growing portfolio of living IP through commerce, while...

Urbem Capital

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Could a Japan "Megaquake" Disrupt Semis?

Japan's Meteorological Agency predicted that a catastrophic earthquake is now many times more likely than before. This insight examines what that...

Jim Handy

Japan Morning Connection: 3099 JP, 1911 JP, 5803 JP

​Expect a 'megaquake' reversal in stock names post-rotation due to earthquake warnings, retail rebound likely after strong 3099 1Q showing,...

Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connection: 6758 JP, 6920 JP, 7936 JP

​Stocks like Sony and Lasertec look oversold. Puma's poor performance sets a negative tone for sportswear plays. Shiseido and Kose show diverging...

Andrew Jackson

#9 India Insight: Goldman Sachs on India Election, Zee& SpiceJet Fundraise, ITC Demerger

​Goldman Sachs highlights importance of coalition management for BJP amid economic stability; Zee and Spicejet to raise funds, RBI approves Kotak...

Sudarshan Bhandari

ANYCOLOR (5032 JP): The Long-Term Thesis Is Commerce, Not Streaming

ANYCOLOR’s value lies less in livestreaming than in its ability to repeatedly monetise a growing portfolio of living IP through commerce, while...

Urbem Capital

Expect a 'megaquake' reversal in stock names post-rotation due to earthquake warnings, retail rebound likely after strong 3099 1Q showing,...

Stocks like Sony and Lasertec look oversold. Puma's poor performance sets a negative tone for sportswear plays. Shiseido and Kose show diverging...

Goldman Sachs highlights importance of coalition management for BJP amid economic stability; Zee and Spicejet to raise funds, RBI approves Kotak...