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.

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Japan Consumer discretionary / Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Japanese stocks had a stellar week, with the Nikkei 225 Index advancing 3.8% to close at 39,500, and the broader Topix Index gaining 3.7% to 2,742</li>
<li>The election of President Trump sparked a surge in U.S. equities, but also rising Treasury yields and a stronger dollar.</li>
<li>Furukawa and Net One were among the top performing stocks this week. MUFG, Recruit, Softbank, Tokyo Electron (and loads more) are slated to report earnings this week</li>
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Japanese stocks had a stellar week, with the Nikkei 225 Index advancing 3.8% to close at 39,500, and the broader Topix Index gaining 3.7% to 2,742
The election of President Trump sparked a surge in U.S. equities, but also rising Treasury yields and a stronger dollar.
Furukawa and Net One were among the top performing stocks this week. MUFG, Recruit, Softbank, Tokyo Electron (and loads more) are slated to report earnings this week


Japan Weekly | A Stellar Week