Sho-Time US Trip Feedback The Era of Picks and Shovels Continues

North American investors remain bullish on Japan's 'Picks & Shovels' AI infrastructure, though they are increasingly shifting their focus from broad thematic momentum to companies with verified EPS growth and strong capital efficiency.

Key Takeaways

• 1.North American investors remain constructive on Japanese industrials and the 'Picks & Shovels' AI infrastructure ecosystem.
• 2.The recent AI market correction is viewed as a positioning-driven adjustment rather than a fundamental deterioration.
• 3.Institutional investor focus is shifting from thematic enthusiasm to companies capable of delivering sustained EPS growth.

Table of Contents

• Key Takeaways
• US Trip Feedback: The Era of Picks & Shovels Continues
• AI Rally: The Recent Pullback Was a Positioning Reset, Not the Beginning of the End
• Japan-Specific Risks: Yen Interest Rates and Fiscal Policy
• Share Buybacks: Evaluation Is Shifting from Quantity to IRR
• Quant Perspective: From Price Momentum to Earnings Momentum

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