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 Communication services / Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.4%, the S&amp;P 500 rose 0.6%, and the Nasdaq jumped nearly 1%, driven by a 3% surge in Nvidia.</li>
<li>Japan posted a record-high current account surplus of ¥29.26tn in 2024, up 29.5% year-on-year, driven by strong returns on foreign investments</li>
<li>Elon Musk and investors bid $97B to acquire OpenAI, aiming to restore its non-profit mission, amid legal battles with CEO Sam Altman.</li>
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.4%, the S&amp;P 500 rose 0.6%, and the Nasdaq jumped nearly 1%, driven by a 3% surge in Nvidia.
Japan posted a record-high current account surplus of ¥29.26tn in 2024, up 29.5% year-on-year, driven by strong returns on foreign investments
Elon Musk and investors bid $97B to acquire OpenAI, aiming to restore its non-profit mission, amid legal battles with CEO Sam Altman.


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