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)

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<li>Dow +1%, extending the early‑2026 rally and building on Monday’s record close.</li>
<li>Microsoft +1%, Amazon +3.4%, &amp; Micron +10% were among the strongest contributors as AI‑linked momentum stayed dominant.</li>
<li>Small caps outperformed (Russell 2000 +1.4%), indicating broadening market participation beyond mega-caps, supported by high money-market balances and favorable January seasonality</li>
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Dow +1%, extending the early‑2026 rally and building on Monday’s record close.
Microsoft +1%, Amazon +3.4%, &amp; Micron +10% were among the strongest contributors as AI‑linked momentum stayed dominant.
Small caps outperformed (Russell 2000 +1.4%), indicating broadening market participation beyond mega-caps, supported by high money-market balances and favorable January seasonality


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