Daily Brief Thematic (Sector/Industry): Ohayo Japan | Wall Street Rebounds Sharply as Tariff Jitters Ease and more

• U.S. markets rebounded strongly, reversing prior losses despite uncertainty over revised tariffs and leadership changes at the Bureau of Labor Statistics. 
• Japanese equities declined on U.S. economic concerns, rising rates, and yen strength; tech and financials led losses, though dip-buying limited downside. 
• Corporate highlights included Ajinomoto’s record Q1 profit, Mitsubishi’s earnings miss despite forecast beat, and ROHM’s slump amid weak semiconductor demand.

• Solid earnings print from Rohm likely to see this squeeze today given the elevated short interest.
• Broadcom’s new networking chip may fuel wire and cable demand.
• Homebuilders up again making Shin Etsu look increasingly attractive on the long side after weakness in PVC biz.

• Shareholder activism emerging at Warriedar due to dissatisfaction with accepted deal
• Significant drop in BOSS stock price following disappointing quarterly report and guidance update for FY26
• Challenges in achieving nameplate capacity, specifically related to volume under leach, leading to increased costs and uncertainty for the company’s future performance

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