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 S&amp;P 500 closed higher by 0.7% and the Nasdaq Composite gained 1.3% on Friday.</li>
<li>Advantest forecasts net sales of 755 billion yen, down 3%, and operating profit of 242 billion yen, up 6%, for the fiscal year ending March 2026</li>
<li>Toyota Industries is considering going private via a takeover bid by a special purpose company (SPC) backed by Toyota and other group companies</li>
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The S&amp;P 500 closed higher by 0.7% and the Nasdaq Composite gained 1.3% on Friday.
Advantest forecasts net sales of 755 billion yen, down 3%, and operating profit of 242 billion yen, up 6%, for the fiscal year ending March 2026
Toyota Industries is considering going private via a takeover bid by a special purpose company (SPC) backed by Toyota and other group companies


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