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>U.S. markets declined Wednesday as AI concerns persisted, with the S&amp;P 500 dropping 0.3%</li>
<li>Chinese tech stocks rallied led by Alibaba's 8% surge on AI spending plans, with semiconductor firms SMIC and Hua Hong rising. Intel +6% on reports it approached Apple for investment.</li>
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Freeport-McMoRan plunged 17% after cutting copper and gold forecasts due to Indonesia operations issues, including a fatal mud flow at Grasberg mine.</li>
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U.S. markets declined Wednesday as AI concerns persisted, with the S&amp;P 500 dropping 0.3%
Chinese tech stocks rallied led by Alibaba's 8% surge on AI spending plans, with semiconductor firms SMIC and Hua Hong rising. Intel +6% on reports it approached Apple for investment.

Freeport-McMoRan plunged 17% after cutting copper and gold forecasts due to Indonesia operations issues, including a fatal mud flow at Grasberg mine.


Ohayo Japan | Stocks Down for Second Day