General Merchandise Retail

GENERATION PASS CO. LTD.

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TKOMY

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Warren Buffett's successor, Greg Abel, has made his first significant investments at Berkshire Hathaway, focusing on Japanese stocks due to high U.S. market valuations. With the S&P 500 at its second-highest valuation in 155 years, Abel has invested over $43 billion in Japanese trading houses and Tokio Marine, seeking value and robust capital-return programs. This marks a shift from Buffett's philosophy of 'never bet against America' as Abel looks overseas for investment opportunities amid a challenging domestic market.

- Warren Buffett retired as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway on December 31, 2025, passing leadership to Greg Abel.  
- The U.S. stock market began 2026 at its second-highest valuation in 155 years, prompting Abel to focus on international investments, particularly in Japanese companies with strong capital-return programs.  
- As of April 17, Abel has invested over $43 billion in Japanese stocks, signaling a strategic pivot due to the high valuations in the U.S. market.

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Berkshire Hathaway

Tokio Marine Holdings

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Tokio Marine Holdings, Inc.

Sumitomo Corporation

Mitsui & Co.,Ltd

Itochu Corporation

Mitsubishi Corporation

Welcia Holdings Co., Ltd.

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NVIDIA

Intel

S&P 500

Marubeni Corporation

SUMITOMO CORP SPONS ADR EACH REP 1 COM NPV

Mitsui & Co.

Netflix

NVIDIA Corporation

MITSUBISHI CORP UNSPONS ADS REP 1 ORD SHS

Warren Buffett's Successor, Greg Abel, Made His First Big Purchases at Berkshire Hathaway -- and He's Not Betting on America

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Investor interest in Japan's residential property market, particularly in Tokyo, has surged, with inquiries from Singapore investors more than doubling in Q1. Focus is on completed or renovated units in established neighborhoods, offering immediate rental potential and accessible prices ranging from $400,000 to $1.5 million, with rental yields of 2.5% to 4%. New projects in districts like Shinjuku are also attracting attention. Japan is seen as a stable market due to its political stability and strong property fundamentals, according to OrangeTee International's Steven Tan.

Singapore Business Review

Asset Management One Co., Ltd.

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.

BlackRock, Inc.

Simplex Financial Holdings Co., Ltd.

Investor interest for Japan homes doubles in Q1 with focus on Tokyo

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Nikkei 225 index fell 0.7% to close at 55,895.32 points. Japan's TOPIX index fell 0.9% to close at 3,741.47 points

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Daiwa Securities Group, Inc.

Nishikawa Keisoku Co., Ltd.

MAXIS TOPIX Core30 ETF

MAXIS TOPIX Risk Control (5%) ETF

Nomura Holdings, Inc.

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Foreign investors invested a record 2.96 trillion yen ($18.65 billion) in Tokyo-listed shares for the week ending April 4, reversing three weeks of selling. This influx was driven by easing geopolitical tensions and fiscal year-end trading patterns. The Nikkei 225 rose 5.39%, reaching a three-year high, as confidence returned to the market. Additionally, foreign investors purchased 2.46 trillion yen in Japanese long-term bonds, indicating a broader reassessment of Japanese assets. The sustainability of this rebound in foreign buying remains to be seen as seasonal effects fade.

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Japan Agricultural Cooperatives Group

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.

Japan stocks pull record $18.6B foreign inflow after 3-week selloff

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Stock markets in Japan and South Korea surged on April 1, with Japan's Nikkei index rising over 3% and South Korea's Kospi up nearly 5%. This rally followed US President Trump's comments suggesting a potential end to the Iran war within two weeks, which boosted investor sentiment. Wall Street also experienced gains, driven by optimism over a ceasefire. Meanwhile, oil prices fell, with Brent crude settling at $103.97, reflecting easing concerns about prolonged conflict affecting global oil supplies.

Monogatari Corporation

AP Holdings Co., Ltd.

Kosei Securities Co., Ltd.

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ISHRS MSCI S Korea Capped

Direxion Daily Korea Bull 3x Shares ETF

Japan, South Korea stock markets soar at open after Trump war comments

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Japan's unemployment rate in February was 2.6%, lower than the previous value of 2.7%. The forecast value was 2.7%

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CSOP NIKKEI225

ChinaAMC Nomura N225 ETF(QDII)

Japan's unemployment rate in February was 2.6%, lower than the previous value of 2.7%. The forecast value was 2.7%

S&P Global has confirmed Japan's long-term sovereign debt rating at "A+", with a stable outlook. Although Japan's GDP and fiscal revenue growth show resilience, a significant depreciation of the yen could lead to a downgrade, reflecting a deterioration in economic competitiveness. It is expected that Japan's fiscal deficit will widen over the next two years, and if economic growth is significantly lower than that of other high-income countries, the risk of a downgrade will increase

S&P confirms Japan's long-term sovereign debt rating remains at "A+" and warns that a significant depreciation of the yen may lead to a downgrade

S&P Global Ratings has affirmed Japan's sovereign debt rating at A+/A-1 but warned of a potential downgrade if the yen continues to weaken. The agency noted that Japan's economic competitiveness is deteriorating, which could lead to a widening fiscal deficit due to increased spending on investment and stimulus. S&P emphasized that a significant and persistent decline in Japan's economic growth compared to other high-income economies could trigger a rating cut.

S&P affirms Japan debt rating but warns of cut if yen weakens much further

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Nikkei 225 closed up 2.9% at 53749.62 points. The Japan's Topix index closed up 2.6% at 3650.99 points

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings, Inc.

GENERATION PASS CO. LTD.(3195.JP)

Warren Buffett's Successor, Greg Abel, Made His First Big Purchases at Berkshire Hathaway -- and He's Not Betting on America

Investor interest for Japan homes doubles in Q1 with focus on Tokyo

Nikkei 225 index fell 0.7% to close at 55,895.32 points. Japan's TOPIX index fell 0.9% to close at 3,741.47 points

Japan stocks pull record $18.6B foreign inflow after 3-week selloff

Japan, South Korea stock markets soar at open after Trump war comments