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>The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.4% to close above 46,000 for the first time, gaining over 600 points on job market weakness. </li>
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Key movers: Circle +17.6%, Synopsys +13%, Lam Research +7.7%. Oracle -6%. Adobe (+2.7% aft. mkt) on revenue / EPS beat. </li>
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Japan M&amp;A activity accelerated: major deals including Idemitsu’s ¥26bn Fuji Oil acquisition and Hakuhodo DY’s ¥36bn TOB for Digital Holdings</li>
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.4% to close above 46,000 for the first time, gaining over 600 points on job market weakness. 

Key movers: Circle +17.6%, Synopsys +13%, Lam Research +7.7%. Oracle -6%. Adobe (+2.7% aft. mkt) on revenue / EPS beat. 

Japan M&amp;A activity accelerated: major deals including Idemitsu’s ¥26bn Fuji Oil acquisition and Hakuhodo DY’s ¥36bn TOB for Digital Holdings


Ohayo Japan | Dow Tops 46,000