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.

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

Japan Consumer discretionary / Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>US Stock market closed for holiday; Nikkei Futures close at a 0.5% discount to cash suggesting a lower open.</li>
<li>Approximately 900 listed companies, or 40%, plan to raise dividends in the fiscal year ending March 2025, totaling an 8% increase to about ¥18 trillion.</li>
<li>Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda saw a drop in shareholder support, falling to 72% from 85% last year</li>
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US Stock market closed for holiday; Nikkei Futures close at a 0.5% discount to cash suggesting a lower open.
Approximately 900 listed companies, or 40%, plan to raise dividends in the fiscal year ending March 2025, totaling an 8% increase to about ¥18 trillion.
Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda saw a drop in shareholder support, falling to 72% from 85% last year


Ohayo Japan | Lower Open After US Holiday