Daily BriefsJapan

Daily Brief Japan: Fast Retailing, Sony Corp and more

In today’s briefing:

  • Fast Retailing (9983 JP) Tactical Outlook: Turning OVERSOLD, Potential BUY Ahead of Sep-25 Rebalance
  • Sony Group Corporation’s Semiconductor Push—Can Image Sensor Penetration Up Its Tech Game?


Fast Retailing (9983 JP) Tactical Outlook: Turning OVERSOLD, Potential BUY Ahead of Sep-25 Rebalance

By Nico Rosti

  • In his recent insight, Brian Freitas stated that Fast Retailing (9983 JP)‘s CPAF will stay the same at the September 25 Nikkei 225 Index rebalance.
  • The stock is turning oversold—not yet extreme, but notable. Historically, this short-term downtrend pattern often reversed after two weeks of declines; we are now in the second consecutive week lower.
  • Monitor the 47150 support level: the stock is trading at 47810 at the moment of writing, if it goes at or below 47150 it will start to be clearly oversold.

Sony Group Corporation’s Semiconductor Push—Can Image Sensor Penetration Up Its Tech Game?

By Baptista Research

  • Sony Group Corporation’s earnings for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026 showcased a mixture of record highs and challenges.
  • Sales from continuing operations increased by 2% year-on-year to JPY 2,621.6 billion, and operating income rose significantly by 36% to JPY 340 billion.
  • Net income saw an increase of 23%, reaching JPY 259 billion, indicating robust financial health.

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