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>The Nasdaq Composite surpassed 20,000 points for the first time, gaining 1.77% to 20,034</li>
<li>Japan's government plans to propose corporate tax hikes starting April 2026 to fund increased defense spending, aiming to double its defense budget to 2% of GDP by 2027</li>
<li>Coincheck Group, a subsidiary of Monex Group, has completed its listing on the Nasdaq Global Market under the ticker symbol "CNCK"</li>
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The Nasdaq Composite surpassed 20,000 points for the first time, gaining 1.77% to 20,034
Japan's government plans to propose corporate tax hikes starting April 2026 to fund increased defense spending, aiming to double its defense budget to 2% of GDP by 2027
Coincheck Group, a subsidiary of Monex Group, has completed its listing on the Nasdaq Global Market under the ticker symbol "CNCK"


Ohayo Japan | Nasdaq Tops 20,000