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<ul><li>NCKU in Taiwan achieves breakthrough in angstrom-scale semiconductor precision, potentially revolutionizing the industry.</li><li>Uncertainty surrounds impact of Trump win on green energy, with transition likely to be slower but not impossible.</li><li>Apple introduces new open-source AI models, Kyushu attracts record investments from TSMC, while SK Hynix experiences sales/profit growth. Vietnam partners with Qorvo, Cadence to train 50,000 engineers by 2030.</li></ul>

NCKU in Taiwan achieves breakthrough in angstrom-scale semiconductor precision, potentially revolutionizing the industry.Uncertainty surrounds impact of Trump win on green energy, with transition likely to be slower but not impossible.Apple introduces new open-source AI models, Kyushu attracts record investments from TSMC, while SK Hynix experiences sales/profit growth. Vietnam partners with Qorvo, Cadence to train 50,000 engineers by 2030.

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (26-Jul-2024): NCKU in Taiwan achieves semiconductor precision breakthrough.

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

Travis Lundy

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

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Shinko Electric Industries / Event-Driven

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<li>Yesterday about 5 minutes before the close, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shinko-electric-industries" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15066:1" rel="noopener">Shinko Electric Industries (6967 JP)</a> went into kehai, rising 8.6%, then falling back to end + 3% on the day. </li>
<li>This morning, the stock opened down 2%, rose 4%, fell 4%, then rose 4%. All in the first 45 minutes. Then it fell back 4% and ended down 2% today.</li>
<li>The proximate cause of all of this was a <a href="https://www.reuters.com/markets/deals/mitsubishi-corp-considering-bid-fujitsus-chip-unit-shinko-electric-sources-2023-10-17/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Reuters article</a> out 5mins before the close yesterday suggesting <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mitsubishi-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20668:1" rel="noopener">Mitsubishi Corp (8058 JP)</a> is considering bidding for Shinko Electric.</li>
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Yesterday about 5 minutes before the close, Shinko Electric Industries (6967 JP) went into kehai, rising 8.6%, then falling back to end + 3% on the day. 
This morning, the stock opened down 2%, rose 4%, fell 4%, then rose 4%. All in the first 45 minutes. Then it fell back 4% and ended down 2% today.
The proximate cause of all of this was a Reuters article out 5mins before the close yesterday suggesting Mitsubishi Corp (8058 JP) is considering bidding for Shinko Electric.


Shinko Electric (6967) Update - MitCorp In The Mix?

Japan Specialist

Mark Chadwick

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>OVERSEAS: The S&amp;P 500 lost 2.9% last week, its worst performance since March;  US Auto Strike expands; US budget talks fail - Govt shutdown risk rises. </li>
<li>JAPAN: Nikkei ends the week down -3.4%; BOJ downplays policy exit; Japan Core Inflation remains at 3.1% </li>
<li>JAPAN X: Phil Spencer, the head of gaming at Microsoft, was found to have expressed keen interest in acquiring Nintendo</li>
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OVERSEAS: The S&amp;P 500 lost 2.9% last week, its worst performance since March;  US Auto Strike expands; US budget talks fail - Govt shutdown risk rises. 
JAPAN: Nikkei ends the week down -3.4%; BOJ downplays policy exit; Japan Core Inflation remains at 3.1% 
JAPAN X: Phil Spencer, the head of gaming at Microsoft, was found to have expressed keen interest in acquiring Nintendo


Ohayo Japan: SPX -2.9%WoW as UAW Auto Strikes Expand; JapanX - Nintendo Is THE Prime Gaming Asset

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<li>OVERSEAS. SPX close near Feb lows as US 2Y hits 4.82%; Inflation -   Mkt sees higher for longer; AMAT disrupt ASML Monopoly? ;  GS gets thumbs down; TESLA DAY</li>
<li>JAPAN. NKY Futs flat vs Cash; USDJPY 136.2;  Toshiba Deal in Doubt; Bullish Calbee Investment Plan; Chinese Real Estate Mkt looking up: + Daikin/Toto; Broker Sell D/G: Makita, Nippon Steel</li>
<li>NUGGET:  Cyberagent - Loss Making Media business set for a turnaround. Looking discounted and the sell off since late 2021,  and given the outlook for its 3 businesses.</li>
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OVERSEAS. SPX close near Feb lows as US 2Y hits 4.82%; Inflation -   Mkt sees higher for longer; AMAT disrupt ASML Monopoly? ;  GS gets thumbs down; TESLA DAY
JAPAN. NKY Futs flat vs Cash; USDJPY 136.2;  Toshiba Deal in Doubt; Bullish Calbee Investment Plan; Chinese Real Estate Mkt looking up: + Daikin/Toto; Broker Sell D/G: Makita, Nippon Steel
NUGGET:  Cyberagent - Loss Making Media business set for a turnaround. Looking discounted and the sell off since late 2021,  and given the outlook for its 3 businesses.


Good Morning Japan |SPX: Top-Left, Bottom-Right Feb; US2YR@4.82 ; JP Baby Crisis; Nugget: CyberAgent

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<li>Investors have completely ignored “The New MCG”. If management can hit EBITDA targets, we see over 50% upside for the stock</li>
<li>Rapid cost cuts of Y135 billion will be a catalyst for the share price</li>
<li>Transformation to leaner, more focused group with strategic growth in EVs, hydrogen, semicon and health</li>
</ul>


Investors have completely ignored “The New MCG”. If management can hit EBITDA targets, we see over 50% upside for the stock
Rapid cost cuts of Y135 billion will be a catalyst for the share price
Transformation to leaner, more focused group with strategic growth in EVs, hydrogen, semicon and health


Mitsubishi Chemical (4188) | Unlocking Value – 50% Upside

Japan

Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corporation is a holding company established through the merger of Mitsubishi Chemical and Mitsubishi Pharma.  The Company manages operation of its subsidiaries.

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Good Morning Japan |SPX: Top-Left, Bottom-Right Feb; [email protected] ; JP Baby Crisis; Nugget: CyberAgent

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Mark Chadwick

Mitsubishi Chemical (4188) | Unlocking Value – 50% Upside

Investors have completely ignored “The New MCG”. If management can hit EBITDA targets, we see over 50% upside for the stock

Mark Chadwick

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Tech Supply Chain Tracker (26-Jul-2024): NCKU in Taiwan achieves semiconductor precision breakthrough.

NCKU makes breakthrough in semiconductor precision, Trump's impact on green energy uncertain, Apple unveils AI models, TSMC attracts record...

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Shinko Electric (6967) Update - MitCorp In The Mix?

​Shinko Electric Industries' stock experienced significant fluctuations after reports emerged that Mitsubishi Corp is considering a bid for the...

Travis Lundy

Ohayo Japan: SPX -2.9%WoW as UAW Auto Strikes Expand; JapanX - Nintendo Is THE Prime Gaming Asset

OVERSEAS: UAW strike continue; US Govt shutdown risk; JAPAN: Nikkei ends the week down -3.4%; BOJ downplays policy exit; Japan Core Inflation...

Mark Chadwick

Good Morning Japan |SPX: Top-Left, Bottom-Right Feb; [email protected] ; JP Baby Crisis; Nugget: CyberAgent

SPX closes Feb on the lows; Baby Crisis in Japan. Toshiba Deal in Doubt; Bullish Calbee Investment Plan; Chinese Real Estate Mkt looking up: +...

Mark Chadwick

Mitsubishi Chemical (4188) | Unlocking Value – 50% Upside

Investors have completely ignored “The New MCG”. If management can hit EBITDA targets, we see over 50% upside for the stock

Mark Chadwick

Shinko Electric Industries' stock experienced significant fluctuations after reports emerged that Mitsubishi Corp is considering a bid for the...