Japanese Equity Specialist, Ortus Advisors

Andrew Jackson

Japanese Equity Specialist

Ortus Advisors

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul>
<li>Tech and AI leading gains but the current rally feels like its running out of steam.</li>
<li>Languid outlook from Advantest will not enthuse Japan SPE names.</li>
<li>Shin Etsu blowing the doors off with a Y500bn buyback.</li>
</ul>


Tech and AI leading gains but the current rally feels like its running out of steam.
Languid outlook from Advantest will not enthuse Japan SPE names.
Shin Etsu blowing the doors off with a Y500bn buyback.


Japan Morning Connection: Rebound Continues with the SPX Clocking Its Best Run Since January

<ul>
<li>Texas Instruments and STM numbers pointing to a bottom for industrial and automotive semi's.</li>
<li>Memory catching a bid on SK Hynix numbers yesterday, may see signs of live for Kioxia.</li>
<li>Renesas may run after better-than-feared numbers yesterday and a more positive read for the sector overall.</li>
</ul>


Texas Instruments and STM numbers pointing to a bottom for industrial and automotive semi's.
Memory catching a bid on SK Hynix numbers yesterday, may see signs of live for Kioxia.
Renesas may run after better-than-feared numbers yesterday and a more positive read for the sector overall.


Japan Morning Connection: Japan Set to Melt up with Smaller Cap SPE and Power/Analog Names in Focus

<ul>
<li>Intel jumping on plans to cut its bloated workforce and streamline management.</li>
<li>EV plays should pick up after Tesla held after mkt gains from yesterday.</li>
<li>Boeing numbers will help the heavies with better FCF and production outlooks.</li>
</ul>


Intel jumping on plans to cut its bloated workforce and streamline management.
EV plays should pick up after Tesla held after mkt gains from yesterday.
Boeing numbers will help the heavies with better FCF and production outlooks.


Japan Morning Connction: Tech Surging with Trump Signalling Zero China Tariffs on a Trade Deal

<ul>
<li>Banks higher after Bessent comments show room for a softer stance on tariffs and desire to de-escalate.</li>
<li>US Homebuilders strong after Pultegroup followed up with solid numbers after DHI beat last week.</li>
<li>Market looking through poor Tesla numbers as Musk pledges to pullback on DOGE and refocus.</li>
</ul>


Banks higher after Bessent comments show room for a softer stance on tariffs and desire to de-escalate.
US Homebuilders strong after Pultegroup followed up with solid numbers after DHI beat last week.
Market looking through poor Tesla numbers as Musk pledges to pullback on DOGE and refocus.


Japan Morning Connection: Trump Cooling His Heels on Powell Brings Reprise to Markets

<ul>
<li>NVDA possibly facing issues with its new chip, which may involve its Microsoft partnership.</li>
<li>Intel's 18A process is claiming solid performance and interest from likes of Broadcom.</li>
<li>Poor numbers from Hexel should add more downside pressure to JP CF makers.</li>
</ul>


NVDA possibly facing issues with its new chip, which may involve its Microsoft partnership.
Intel's 18A process is claiming solid performance and interest from likes of Broadcom.
Poor numbers from Hexel should add more downside pressure to JP CF makers.


Japan Morning Connection: US Markets Pushing Back on Trump-Powell Tensions

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Japan Morning Connection: Rebound Continues with the SPX Clocking Its Best Run Since January

Tech and AI stocks still leading gains but may be losing momentum. Advantest's lackluster forecast will dampen enthusiasm for Japan SPE names....

Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connection: Japan Set to Melt up with Smaller Cap SPE and Power/Analog Names in Focus

Positive signs for semiconductors as Texas Instruments and STM report good numbers. May see some recovery from Kioxia after the SK Hynix numbers.

Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connction: Tech Surging with Trump Signalling Zero China Tariffs on a Trade Deal

Intel plans to cut workforce and streamline management, EV plays may continue to rise after Tesla's gains, Boeing's improved numbers to benefit...

Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connection: Trump Cooling His Heels on Powell Brings Reprise to Markets

Banks higher on Bessent comments suggesting softer stance on tariffs, while market shrugs off Tesla's poor numbers as Musk pledges to refocus.

Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connection: US Markets Pushing Back on Trump-Powell Tensions

Tech and AI fall further with NVDA facing issues with new chip, with Intel as a relative outperformer. Hexel's poor numbers impacting JP Carbon...

Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connection: Rebound Continues with the SPX Clocking Its Best Run Since January

​Tech and AI stocks still leading gains but may be losing momentum. Advantest's lackluster forecast will dampen enthusiasm for Japan SPE names....

Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connection: Japan Set to Melt up with Smaller Cap SPE and Power/Analog Names in Focus

​Positive signs for semiconductors as Texas Instruments and STM report good numbers. May see some recovery from Kioxia after the SK Hynix numbers.

Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connction: Tech Surging with Trump Signalling Zero China Tariffs on a Trade Deal

​Intel plans to cut workforce and streamline management, EV plays may continue to rise after Tesla's gains, Boeing's improved numbers to benefit...

Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connection: Trump Cooling His Heels on Powell Brings Reprise to Markets

​Banks higher on Bessent comments suggesting softer stance on tariffs, while market shrugs off Tesla's poor numbers as Musk pledges to refocus.

Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connection: US Markets Pushing Back on Trump-Powell Tensions

​Tech and AI fall further with NVDA facing issues with new chip, with Intel as a relative outperformer. Hexel's poor numbers impacting JP Carbon...

Andrew Jackson

Tech and AI stocks still leading gains but may be losing momentum. Advantest's lackluster forecast will dampen enthusiasm for Japan SPE names....

Positive signs for semiconductors as Texas Instruments and STM report good numbers. May see some recovery from Kioxia after the SK Hynix numbers.

Intel plans to cut workforce and streamline management, EV plays may continue to rise after Tesla's gains, Boeing's improved numbers to benefit...

Banks higher on Bessent comments suggesting softer stance on tariffs, while market shrugs off Tesla's poor numbers as Musk pledges to refocus.

Tech and AI fall further with NVDA facing issues with new chip, with Intel as a relative outperformer. Hexel's poor numbers impacting JP Carbon...