Ortus Advisors

Andrew Jackson

I have been trading Japanese equities since 2004, and have worked for a number of firms in Tokyo, HK and Singapore. For the last few years I have been primarily focused on developing a propietry long/short relative value sector neutral strategy for the TPX500, taking advantage of the sector depth and liquidity which only Japan has to offer in Asia.

Japan Morning Connection: 7&I, PPIH, Baycurrent

Tokyo Morning Connection: NKY225 Rebalance Decision, Likely Dip Buying After Yesterdays Rout

Japan Morning Connection: Expect Volatility with Retail and SPE Stocks Under Pressure

Independent Insight Provider

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>The US released its framework for further semiconductor related export restrictions to China late last week, including access to quantum computers and components, chipmaking tools including gate all-around (GAA) technologies.</li>
<li>US homebuilders jumped after a survey showed new home orders rebounded sharply in August ahead of the expected rate cuts in September.</li>
<li>Plenty of positive headlines for Alimentation Couche-Tard's bid for 7&amp;I, including comments that they are confident financing the deal in cash, and ready and willing to advance friendly discussions.</li>
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The US released its framework for further semiconductor related export restrictions to China late last week, including access to quantum computers and components, chipmaking tools including gate all-around (GAA) technologies.
US homebuilders jumped after a survey showed new home orders rebounded sharply in August ahead of the expected rate cuts in September.
Plenty of positive headlines for Alimentation Couche-Tard's bid for 7&amp;I, including comments that they are confident financing the deal in cash, and ready and willing to advance friendly discussions.


Japan Morning Connection: US Export Curbs Tighten on China