Japan Specialist

Mark Chadwick

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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Good Morning Japan:  We strive to provide the best macro, stock and thematic overnight news that impacts your trading day in Japan. FOLLOW TO KEEP ABREAST.
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OVERSEAS.  US recession fears dominate,  SPX -0.7%/-3.7%WoW; Nov PPI print higher vs Cons, Cements +50bp Fed hike; China stocks win WoW amid COVID loosening + Property rescue;  Tech looks supported</li>
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JAPAN.  NKY Futs -0.4% vs Cash, USDJPY ¥136.56;  US asks JP to help curb China chip access; More  Boeing orders, +ve JP related;  FY23 Defense to rise by ¥1trn</li>
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Good Morning Japan:  We strive to provide the best macro, stock and thematic overnight news that impacts your trading day in Japan. FOLLOW TO KEEP ABREAST.


OVERSEAS.  US recession fears dominate,  SPX -0.7%/-3.7%WoW; Nov PPI print higher vs Cons, Cements +50bp Fed hike; China stocks win WoW amid COVID loosening + Property rescue;  Tech looks supported

JAPAN.  NKY Futs -0.4% vs Cash, USDJPY ¥136.56;  US asks JP to help curb China chip access; More  Boeing orders, +ve JP related;  FY23 Defense to rise by ¥1trn


Good Morning Japan |+50bp Fed Hike in the Bag, but Watching Tuesday's US CPI Print

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Good Morning Japan:  We strive to provide the best macro, stock and thematic overnight news that impacts your trading day in Japan. FOLLOW TO KEEP ABREAST.
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OVERSEAS: SPX continue to hold as Tech leads the rebound; FTC moves to block MSFT acquistion of Activision (good); China stocks continue to be bid; Broadcom strong;  PPI on Friday</li>
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JAPAN: Major SQ  futures point to +0.4% open on the NKY;  Govt continues to push forward with Nuclear rebirth(postive MHI);  Kishida outlines how to pay for massive defense spending rise</li>
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Good Morning Japan:  We strive to provide the best macro, stock and thematic overnight news that impacts your trading day in Japan. FOLLOW TO KEEP ABREAST.


OVERSEAS: SPX continue to hold as Tech leads the rebound; FTC moves to block MSFT acquistion of Activision (good); China stocks continue to be bid; Broadcom strong;  PPI on Friday

JAPAN: Major SQ  futures point to +0.4% open on the NKY;  Govt continues to push forward with Nuclear rebirth(postive MHI);  Kishida outlines how to pay for massive defense spending rise


Good Morning Japan |Equities Continue to Hold; China Stocks on Fire; Japan Major SQ

IPOs and Catalysts/Events, Global Equity Research Ltd

Arun George

IPOs and Catalysts/Events

Uncompromised, Independent, Conflict-Free Research

Global Equity Research Ltd

Global Equity Research was started in 2017 by a group of experienced research professionals. It was founded on a passionate belief in the importance and the need for uncompromised, independent, conflict-free research. We aim to provide differentiated and actionable primary and bottom up fundamental research.

Event-Driven

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<li>JIP, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/toshiba-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:637:1" rel="noopener">Toshiba Corp (6502 JP)</a>'s preferred bidder, is reported to be under pressure from co-investors to cut its offer price. Securing financing continues to be troublesome.  </li>
<li>An offer valuing Toshiba less than JPY2.2 trillion would face pushback from the special committee, let alone shareholders. There are no signs of a JIC/Bain coming to the rescue. </li>
<li>While the Toshiba/peers price ratio remains undemanding compared to historical ratios, Toshiba looks expensive vs peers on multiples. With short-term newsflow likely to be incrementally negative, remain on the sidelines.</li>
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JIP, Toshiba Corp (6502 JP)'s preferred bidder, is reported to be under pressure from co-investors to cut its offer price. Securing financing continues to be troublesome.  
An offer valuing Toshiba less than JPY2.2 trillion would face pushback from the special committee, let alone shareholders. There are no signs of a JIC/Bain coming to the rescue. 
While the Toshiba/peers price ratio remains undemanding compared to historical ratios, Toshiba looks expensive vs peers on multiples. With short-term newsflow likely to be incrementally negative, remain on the sidelines.


Toshiba (6502 JP): JIP's Privatisation Bid Is Floundering

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Good Morning Japan:  We strive to provide the best macro, stock and thematic overnight news that impacts your trading day in Japan. FOLLOW/LIKE TO KEEP ABREAST.
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OVERSEAS: Service PMI print sinks equities;  China: Green shoots continue to emerge with COVID policy; SPAC market unravelling; TESLA refutes China production cut news</li>
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JAPAN: Out on Penalities- Samurai Blues exit the WCup; Markets: NKY Futs -0.5% vs Cash, USDJPY down to ¥136;  Rating Changes: U/G to Kuraray, NTN;  D/G to Softbank, Takeuchi</li>
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Good Morning Japan:  We strive to provide the best macro, stock and thematic overnight news that impacts your trading day in Japan. FOLLOW/LIKE TO KEEP ABREAST.


OVERSEAS: Service PMI print sinks equities;  China: Green shoots continue to emerge with COVID policy; SPAC market unravelling; TESLA refutes China production cut news

JAPAN: Out on Penalities- Samurai Blues exit the WCup; Markets: NKY Futs -0.5% vs Cash, USDJPY down to ¥136;  Rating Changes: U/G to Kuraray, NTN;  D/G to Softbank, Takeuchi


Good Morning Japan | Smoking Hot Services PMI Sinks Equities; WCup: Japan Out on Penalties

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 Good Morning Japan:  We strive to provide the best macro, stock and thematic overnight news that impacts your trading day in Japan. FOLLOW TO KEEP ABREAST.
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<li>OVERSEAS: STRONG Jobs numbers- dent in Fed pivot narrative; BUT Nov Manuf PMI supportive w/Contraction; SPX -0.1%, intraday-Lower left upper right day; Big airplane UAL order for BA. </li>
<li>JAPAN: Focus: WCup. JP vs Croatia tonight;  USDJPY 134 handle; Energy security: Govt wants LNG reserves+New plants; Weak Nov retail numbers; Retailer Nojima blazing the trail with +6% wage hike</li>
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 Good Morning Japan:  We strive to provide the best macro, stock and thematic overnight news that impacts your trading day in Japan. FOLLOW TO KEEP ABREAST.

OVERSEAS: STRONG Jobs numbers- dent in Fed pivot narrative; BUT Nov Manuf PMI supportive w/Contraction; SPX -0.1%, intraday-Lower left upper right day; Big airplane UAL order for BA. 
JAPAN: Focus: WCup. JP vs Croatia tonight;  USDJPY 134 handle; Energy security: Govt wants LNG reserves+New plants; Weak Nov retail numbers; Retailer Nojima blazing the trail with +6% wage hike


Good Morning Japan | Fed Raised Hopes-Dashed by Jobs but PMI Supportive

Japan

FANUC CORPORATION manufactures factory automation (FA) systems and equipments, and robots. The Company's products include computerized numerically-controlled (CNC) equipment, servo motors, laser systems, industrial robots, wire-cut electric discharge machines, and CNC drill.  Fanuc participates in a joint venture with General Electric in the FA field.

KOMATSU LTD. manufactures and sells construction and mining machinery, including excavators, bulldozers, and wheel loaders.  The Company, operating on a global scale, also produces forklift trucks and engineering equipment such as press system.

KUBOTA CORPORATION manufactures industrial machinery, farm machinery, and fluid piping systems.  The Company's products include ductile iron pipes, engines, tractors, combine harvesters, reaper binders, rice planters, and excavators.  Kubota also produces forged iron products, housing equipment, and environmental control plants.

SMC CORPORATION manufactures directional control devices such as power, hand, and air valves.  The Company also produces air filters, cylinders, and actuators along with other pneumatic equipment.  SMC seeks to become a comprehensive maker of automated equipment through the market demand of information and communications products.

KOMATSU LTD. manufactures and sells construction and mining machinery, including excavators, bulldozers, and wheel loaders. The Company, operating on a global scale, also produces forklift trucks and engineering equipment such as press system.

KUBOTA CORPORATION manufactures industrial machinery, farm machinery, and fluid piping systems. The Company's products include ductile iron pipes, engines, tractors, combine harvesters, reaper binders, rice planters, and excavators. Kubota also produces forged iron products, housing equipment, and environmental control plants.

EBARA CORPORATION manufactures pneumatic and hydraulic pumps and related equipment.  The Company's products include fuel, oil, water, and firefighting pumps, as well as steam turbines and boilers.  Ebara Corporation also engineers garbage incinerators, smoke desulfurizers, and other products related to environmental technology.

Minebea Mitsumi manufactures and markets miniature and instrument ball bearings.  The Company also makes DC motors, servo motors, stepping motors, spindle motors, pivot assemblies, rod-end and spherical bearings, fasteners, and computer keyboards. Minebea Mitsumi has production facilities in Thailand and Singapore.

Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. designs, develops, and manufactures transport equipment and industrial heavy machinery for military and commercial use.  The Company produces ships, railroad cars, aircraft engines and parts, hydraulic and gas turbines, submarine engines, boilers, and industrial robots.  Kawasaki Heavy Industries offers engineering and construction services to industrial plants.

DAIFUKU CO., LTD. designs, manufactures, and sells material handling equipment such as automated storage systems, conveyors, and automatic sorters.  The Company's products are used for automation in manufacturing and distribution businesses.

CRRC Corporation Limited manufactures rolling stock products. The Company produces locomotives, passenger carriages, freight wagons, vehicles key components, and other products. CRRC also provides vehicle repairing, investment management, and other services.

Stanley Black & Decker Inc. is a diversified global provider of hand tools, power tools and related accessories, mechanical access and electronic security solutions, healthcare solutions, engineered fastening systems, and more.

Graco Inc. supplies technology for the management of fluids in both industrial and commercial applications.  The Company designs, manufactures, and markets systems to move, measure, control, dispense, and apply fluid materials.  Graco's products are used for applying paints and coatings, high-pressure cleaning of equipment, and lubricating and maintaining vehicles and other equipment.

China CSSC Holdings Ltd. offers shipbuilding, ship components, ship repairing and diesel engines manufacturing. The Company distributes its products within the domestic market and to overseas markets.

Nordson Corporation designs, manufactures, and markets systems that apply adhesives, sealants, and coatings to consumer and industrial products during manufacturing operations.  The Company's products include customized electronic controls for the precise application and curing of materials to meet customers' requirements.  Nordson operates around the world.

China Shipbuilding Industry Company Limited designs, manufactures, sells and leases ship parts.  The Company's products include engines and parts, auxiliay engines and transportation equipment.

Parker-Hannifin Corporation manufactures motion control products, including fluid power systems, electromechanical controls, and related components.  The Company also produces fluid purification, fluid flow, process instrumentation, air conditioning, refrigeration, and electromagnetic shielding and thermal management products.

Cummins India Limited manufactures internal combustion engines, including diesel, reciprocating piston, gas turbine and gasoline engines. The Company also manufactures generating sets and public transport-type passenger motor vehicles, including luxury coaches and air-field buses.  In addition, Cummins India Ltd. operates a computerized and fully-equipped research and development facility.

IDEX Corporation designs, manufactures, and markets a variety of pump products, dispensing equipment, and other engineered products.  The Company's products include industrial pumps, lubrication systems, banding and clamping devices, and rescue tools.  IDEX markets its products to customers in the United States and overseas.

Xylem, Inc. is a designer, manufacturer, equipment and service provider for water and wastewater applications addressing the full-cycle of water from collection, distribution, and use to the return of water to the environment. The Company's products include water and wastewater pumps, treatment and testing equipment, industrial pumps, valves, heat exchangers, and dispensing equipment.

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. is a comprehensive heavy machinery maker. The Company manufactures machinery, ships, turbines and engines, prime movers, aircrafts, and machine parts for military and commercial use.  Mitsubishi Heavy Industries also researches and develops nuclear power plants.

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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (7011 JP)

Good Morning Japan |+50bp Fed Hike in the Bag, but Watching Tuesday's US CPI Print

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Mark Chadwick

Good Morning Japan |Equities Continue to Hold; China Stocks on Fire; Japan Major SQ

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Mark Chadwick

Toshiba (6502 JP): JIP's Privatisation Bid Is Floundering

While Toshiba/peers price ratio remains undemanding compared to historical ratios, Toshiba looks expensive vs peers on multiples. With newsflow...

Arun George

Good Morning Japan | Smoking Hot Services PMI Sinks Equities; WCup: Japan Out on Penalties

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Mark Chadwick

Good Morning Japan | Fed Raised Hopes-Dashed by Jobs but PMI Supportive

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Mark Chadwick

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