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 Consumer discretionary / Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>U.S. stocks closed mixed Wednesday as investors pondered Fed Chair Jerome Powell's comments alongside robust economic data, hinting at prolonged higher rates</li>
<li>Taiwan experienced a significant earthquake originating off its eastern coast, prompting TSMC, the world's top semiconductor company, to halt operations on some manufacturing equipment</li>
<li>Itochu Corp (8001) unveils a robust business plan for fiscal year 2025, targeting increased dividends and share buybacks to raise its total payout ratio</li>
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U.S. stocks closed mixed Wednesday as investors pondered Fed Chair Jerome Powell's comments alongside robust economic data, hinting at prolonged higher rates
Taiwan experienced a significant earthquake originating off its eastern coast, prompting TSMC, the world's top semiconductor company, to halt operations on some manufacturing equipment
Itochu Corp (8001) unveils a robust business plan for fiscal year 2025, targeting increased dividends and share buybacks to raise its total payout ratio


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