Daily Brief Thematic (Sector/Industry): Japan Strategy Weekly | Bears in the Shadows and more

• For the week: Nikkei: -4.1% | TPX -1% | JPY 153.49 (-0.52¥ )
• Sector:  Services +3.3%, Agri +3.2%, Other Prod. +3%; Telco -7.1%, Shippers -4.1%, Elec. Equip. -3.8% 
• Stocks: Anritsu +19%, Goldwin +18%, Ryohin Keikaku +17%, NH Foods +15%, NSK +14%, Japan Tobacco +13%

• China dominates the Rare Earths market, but global diversification is accelerating due to supply chain security and export curbs.
• India holds 8% of global reserves and is adopting a “mine-to-magnet” strategy, backed by the Rs. 16,300 crore Critical Mineral Mission.
• India’s REE demand is expected to double by 2030 (driven by EVs/wind), supported by Rs.5,000 crore magnet incentives and export control policies.

• ADX Energy (ADX AU)C; Target price of A$0.30 per share: Busy 1H26 – 3Q25 WI sales averaged 251 boe/d, in line with expectations.
• The company held ~A$4 mm in cash at the end of September, also in line with forecasts.
• A busy operational period is anticipated in 1H26.

Key points (machine generated)

• The strategy involves buying put options on low-priced PARC stocks (Palantir, Applovin, Robinhood, Coin) for potential high returns.
• Investors are advised to allocate 1.5 to 2% of their portfolio to these puts to hedge against market downturns.
• This method allows for a one-way bet with limited loss exposure, effectively de-risking the portfolio without directly targeting the stocks.

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