Japan Specialist

Mark Chadwick

Over 20 years experience in equities and asset management in Asia and Japan. Qualified CFA with experience analyzing companies as a buy-side analyst. In-depth knowledge of company fundamental analysis, corporate governance and valuations.

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

Japan Industrials / Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>US stocks declined Tuesday as investors digested mixed corporate earnings and economic data ahead of the Federal Reserve’s rate decision.</li>
<li>US and Chinese trade negotiators concluded two days of talks in Stockholm Tuesday without announcing an immediate tariff delay, though officials indicated progress was made</li>
<li>Advantest raised its fiscal 2026 net profit forecast by 43 billion yen to 222 billion yen, a 37% year-on-year increase and second consecutive record high</li>
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US stocks declined Tuesday as investors digested mixed corporate earnings and economic data ahead of the Federal Reserve’s rate decision.
US and Chinese trade negotiators concluded two days of talks in Stockholm Tuesday without announcing an immediate tariff delay, though officials indicated progress was made
Advantest raised its fiscal 2026 net profit forecast by 43 billion yen to 222 billion yen, a 37% year-on-year increase and second consecutive record high


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