Aug 31
PSA2018-09-07T13:01:55+00:00Highlights this week: Rakuten (4755 JP) – Can It Replicate Jio? Thao Nguyen identifies similarities and differences between the two entities and aims to assess the success likelihood of RMN / Isuzu (7202 JP): Upside Earning Potential in FY18 - Julie Boote reviews the outlook for Isuzu and identifies several areas of improvement which lead her to a FY18 OP forecast above those of both the company and consensus / Rohm’s (6367 JP) Rohm’s specialisation in power ICs, an area of semiconductor design, looks poised to make this cycle a good one for Rohm as electric vehicle powertrains and the IoT generally begin to take centre stage. Pelham Smithers looks at existing business lines and fresh opportunities to assess Rohm’s chances in this brave new world