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)

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<li>U.S. markets were mixed on Tuesday; Dow Jones fell 299 points (-0.8%), ending a five-day win streak, while S&amp;P 500 (+0.4%) and Nasdaq (+1.3%) rose.</li>
<li>Japan's May machine tool orders rose 4% to 124.5 billion yen, with Asia, especially China, driving an 18% sales surge.</li>
<li>Hitachi saw a 70% rise in executives earning over 100 million yen in FY 2024, totaling 34, due to tying compensation to stock performance.</li>
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U.S. markets were mixed on Tuesday; Dow Jones fell 299 points (-0.8%), ending a five-day win streak, while S&amp;P 500 (+0.4%) and Nasdaq (+1.3%) rose.
Japan's May machine tool orders rose 4% to 124.5 billion yen, with Asia, especially China, driving an 18% sales surge.
Hitachi saw a 70% rise in executives earning over 100 million yen in FY 2024, totaling 34, due to tying compensation to stock performance.


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