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Editor's Notes: * A follow-up spotlight piece on an interesting Japanese brand from yesterday's Global Apparel & Footwear sector quick take. * "Streetwear" powerhouse - parent of the Onitsuka Tiger (casual fashion brand recently revived as a key growth driver). Globally diversified, with Europe largest (30%
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Editor's Notes: Given some readers' interest, below is a short synthesis based on recent podcasts on the anticipated Japan interest hike (decision to announce by BOJ on Dec 19). Japan interest rate going from 0.5% to 0.75% (25bps) is highly certain at this point, and
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We usually don't cover macro in our newsletters. This is an one-off experiment. Let us know if you do / don't like this type of content (info@distilla.ai). Editor's Notes: * Low birth / aging - "In the early stages of demographic transition, there'
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Note: covers last 24 hours (incl. US trading) and includes repetitive content vs Dec 15 Asia brief 8 hours ago. Editor's Notes: * Year-end Garbage Time: A. continued technical pressures on AI stocks - (a) US retail investors burnt by recent pullback (Reddit read below), (b) holiday rotations / cash-out
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Editor's Notes * I love mining for gold where there is no consensus. Apparel & Footwear market now is in this state, with diverse forces: weak China consumption, US trade-down, supply chain disruption (US tariffs), and trend shifting / brand turnaround (Lululemon, Nike, Footlocker). * I'd go with Charlie
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Editor's Notes * 45% global market share, stable with no clear challenger * 11x forward P/E, 8% FCF forward yield, fair value, worth monitoring for better entry point * Cyclicality driven by global LPV (light passenger vehicle) volume - not yet at the bottom, given current consumer sentiment / channel inventory
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Editor's Notes: * Same old themes for US (AI debates), China (weak macro), and Japan (BoJ decision and impact on JPY carry trade / global liquidity) dominate the markets, no change from last week. * Autoliv: Glad that someone picked up on this name. Global #1 with dominant 45% mkt share
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Today, December 14, 2025, a review of recent earnings calls from December 6 onwards reveals several compelling sector-wide shifts, distinct company inflection points, and key debates shaping the investment landscape. Editor's Notes - what caught our eyes: Our humble views, skimming through the letter (10 mins) + quick checks
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This analysis synthesizes key insights from recent podcast transcripts, highlighting significant shifts in market sentiment, prominent contrarian investment views, ongoing economic and technological debates, unexpected market developments, and actionable investment philosophies. Discover crucial takeaways on the AI landscape, geopolitical trends, and specific stock opportunities for professional investors. 1. AI: The
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Global markets are navigating a complex landscape of optimism and anxiety, with US indices reaching new highs driven by Fed rate cut expectations, yet shadowed by concerns over AI valuation and geopolitical risks. Asia shows mixed signals, as Hong Kong eyes stimulus and Japan grapples with currency shifts and economic
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The market presents a complex picture, balancing bullish sentiment driven by Federal Reserve actions and AI narratives with significant investor caution, evidenced by substantial cash reserves and active shorting. Key takeaways include intensified debate over the AI 'bubble' following Oracle's performance, the accelerating disruption from robotaxis,
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The market consensus indicates a **moderately bullish outlook for Pool Corporation (POOL)**, anticipating a cyclical recovery and stabilization after a prolonged industry downturn. This sentiment is driven by improving fundamentals, positive macroeconomic indicators such as potential interest rate cuts, and management commentary signaling improved new pool construction and remodel activity.