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>U.S. stocks tumbled on Tuesday as September trading began, with major indexes posting their worst declines since August 5</li>
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<em>UNIQLO's</em> August domestic same-store sales increased 25.3% year-on-year, the highest growth since February 2023</li>
<li>Bain Capital has made a 600 billion yen counteroffer to acquire Japanese firm <em>Fuji Soft</em>, outbidding KKR's earlier 560 billion yen offer </li>
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U.S. stocks tumbled on Tuesday as September trading began, with major indexes posting their worst declines since August 5

UNIQLO's August domestic same-store sales increased 25.3% year-on-year, the highest growth since February 2023
Bain Capital has made a 600 billion yen counteroffer to acquire Japanese firm Fuji Soft, outbidding KKR's earlier 560 billion yen offer 


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