Japanese Equity Specialist, Ortus Advisors

Andrew Jackson

Japanese Equity Specialist

Ortus Advisors

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Cautious ASML guidance sets dour tone to start but weakness for semi's limited.</li>
<li>JNJ beats handily thanks to FX and medtech which should cause pharma and likes of Terumo to squeeze off the bell.</li>
<li>7&amp;I likely to be weak to start but unlikely there was too much residual expectation priced in after a difficult road for CT.</li>
</ul>


Cautious ASML guidance sets dour tone to start but weakness for semi's limited.
JNJ beats handily thanks to FX and medtech which should cause pharma and likes of Terumo to squeeze off the bell.
7&amp;I likely to be weak to start but unlikely there was too much residual expectation priced in after a difficult road for CT.


Japan Morning Connection: Couche-Tard Sounds the Retreat on Its Advances for 7&I

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<li>NVDA and AMD saving the market after weak banks earnings set a sour tone.</li>
<li>Chips news a big win for demand for Samsung memory which should play well for Micronics.</li>
<li>Apple cutting a manufacturing deal with MP Materials reiterates importance of rare earths access.</li>
</ul>


NVDA and AMD saving the market after weak banks earnings set a sour tone.
Chips news a big win for demand for Samsung memory which should play well for Micronics.
Apple cutting a manufacturing deal with MP Materials reiterates importance of rare earths access.


Japan Morning Connection: Only Tech in the Green After Dovish Stance Against AI Chips to China

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<li>Oracle order for millions of homes worth of power consumption sends DC and server related higher.</li>
<li>Power semis also up as analysts continue to take a more constructive view.</li>
<li>Gaming names may bounce after yesterdays dip given they are seen as 'tariff proof' ahead of deadline.</li>
</ul>


Oracle order for millions of homes worth of power consumption sends DC and server related higher.
Power semis also up as analysts continue to take a more constructive view.
Gaming names may bounce after yesterdays dip given they are seen as 'tariff proof' ahead of deadline.


Japan Morning Connection: AI and Tech Snaps Back with SOX at Recent Highs

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<li>US Homebuilders starting to show signs of life should help sentiment for Sumi Forestry and Sekisui.</li>
<li>Boeing move may already be priced in for Heavies but Momo still rules in Japan.</li>
<li>Softbank signaling buybacks to take a back seat over investments in ASI.</li>
</ul>


US Homebuilders starting to show signs of life should help sentiment for Sumi Forestry and Sekisui.
Boeing move may already be priced in for Heavies but Momo still rules in Japan.
Softbank signaling buybacks to take a back seat over investments in ASI.


Japan Morning Connection: Tech Plateauing May See NKY Top Out for Last Day of the QTR

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<li>Positive US-China talks and the de-escalation of tariffs signal a major softening by both sides.</li>
<li>Expect momentum favourites to continue climbing as risk-on greenlights CTA factor buying.</li>
<li>US Pharma rebounded with Trump executive order seen as toothless and vague.</li>
</ul>


Positive US-China talks and the de-escalation of tariffs signal a major softening by both sides.
Expect momentum favourites to continue climbing as risk-on greenlights CTA factor buying.
US Pharma rebounded with Trump executive order seen as toothless and vague.


Japan Morning Connection: Japan Tech and SPE to Continue Higher with Nasdaq100 Back in a Bull Mkt

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TOWA CORPORATION produces semiconductor manufacturing equipment including mold packaging, IC inspection units, precision molds and dies, and plastic molds. The Company also provides technical consultation.

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Andrew Jackson

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US-China trade tensions ease as tariffs are de-escalated, resulting in risk-on buying across sectors. Should see improved sentiment for Japan...

Andrew Jackson

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Japan Morning Connection: Couche-Tard Sounds the Retreat on Its Advances for 7&I

​ASML guidance sets dour tone but market may have seen through the cautiousness, JNJ beats sending pharma higher giving some JP names a potential...

Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connection: Only Tech in the Green After Dovish Stance Against AI Chips to China

AI ecosystem given a lift by the US softening their stance on trade with China. Other sectors in the red after mixed earnings from banks...

Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connection: AI and Tech Snaps Back with SOX at Recent Highs

DC and server-related stocks boosted by Oracle's deal, while power semiconductors rise with positive outlook. Gaming stocks may rebound after a...

Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connection: Tech Plateauing May See NKY Top Out for Last Day of the QTR

Further downside looks limited for US homebuilders, should help Sumitomo Forestry and Sekisui. Positive analyst comments lift Boeing. Softbank to...

Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connection: Japan Tech and SPE to Continue Higher with Nasdaq100 Back in a Bull Mkt

​US-China trade tensions ease as tariffs are de-escalated, resulting in risk-on buying across sectors. Should see improved sentiment for Japan...

Andrew Jackson

ASML guidance sets dour tone but market may have seen through the cautiousness, JNJ beats sending pharma higher giving some JP names a potential...

US-China trade tensions ease as tariffs are de-escalated, resulting in risk-on buying across sectors. Should see improved sentiment for Japan...