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Daily Brief Financials: Japan Securities Finance Co, Blackrock Inc and more

In today’s briefing:

  • Not Sure if Activist Investor’s Agenda Will Be Approved, but JSF’s Value May Be Higher than Expected
  • The S&P 500 Has Further Lows Ahead In 2023

Not Sure if Activist Investor’s Agenda Will Be Approved, but JSF’s Value May Be Higher than Expected

By Aki Matsumoto

  • Companies wouldn’t accept shareholder proposals, interpreting that they need’t disclose individual executive compensation if it’s below certain amount and that they can continue holding policy-shares if the policy is defined.
  • Even if JSF claims to have enhanced corporate governance practices, it is reasonable  for shareholders to demand a review of its management strategy for a company with below average ROE.
  • The company, which doesn’t require very large capital expenditures, plays a role in the infrastructure of the capital market, and has an oligopoly on the market, may be worth more.

The S&P 500 Has Further Lows Ahead In 2023

By Kevin George

  • China is the real pivot that could drive stocks, say investors.
  • China’s economic growth could be a real pivot for stocks, they say.
  • China’s economy is a key factor in the growth of the country’s economy, according to analysts.

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