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As global markets navigate the anticipation of interest rate decisions and mixed economic signals, investors are eyeing potential opportunities in dividend stocks to enhance portfolio stability amid these dynamic conditions. In this environment, a good dividend stock is characterized by consistent payouts and financial resilience, offering a reliable income stream even as market uncertainties persist.

Kura Oncology and Kyowa Kirin recently reported new Phase 1a/1b data showing that KOMZIFTI (ziftomenib), combined with venetoclax and azacitidine, produced encouraging antileukemic activity and a favorable safety profile in patients with acute myeloid leukemia harboring NPM1 mutations or KMT2A rearrangements, with results presented at the 67th ASH Annual Meeting. An important insight is that these findings support ongoing registrational trials that aim to position KOMZIFTI as a core menin...

As global markets closely watch the final Federal Reserve meeting of the year and navigate mixed economic signals, Asian markets have been marked by enthusiasm for technology and AI trades, despite some signs of economic slowdown. In this environment, dividend stocks in Asia offer a compelling option for investors seeking stable income streams amidst market fluctuations.

If you are wondering whether Honda Motor is still a value play after such a long run for auto stocks, or if the easy money has already been made, you are not alone. The stock is up 21.4% over the last year and 56.5% over three years, even though it has slipped 3.8% over the past month and is down 3.4% year to date. Recently, Honda has been in the spotlight for ramping up its electric and hybrid vehicle strategy, including new model rollouts and expanded partnerships in battery technology. At...

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Hioki E.E. Corporation ( TSE:6866 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of ¥100.00 per share on the 2nd of March...

Japan Tobacco Inc.'s ( TSE:2914 ) dividend will be increasing from last year's payment of the same period to ¥130.00 on...

Sumitomo Realty & Development Co., Ltd. ( TSE:8830 ) will increase its dividend from last year's comparable payment on...

As global markets closely monitor the final Federal Reserve meeting of the year with hopes for an interest rate cut, Asian markets are also navigating a complex landscape marked by mixed economic signals, such as China's ongoing property crisis and Japan's potential monetary tightening. In this environment, dividend stocks can offer a measure of stability and income, making them an attractive option for investors looking to balance growth with reliable returns amidst fluctuating market...

Yamazaki Baking Co., Ltd.'s ( TSE:2212 ) dividend will be increasing from last year's payment of the same period to...

Meiji Holdings Co., Ltd. ( TSE:2269 ) will pay a dividend of ¥52.50 on the 5th of June. This makes the dividend yield...

Investors in Eternal Hospitality Group Co.,Ltd. ( TSE:3193 ) had a good week, as its shares rose 5.5% to close at...

Asahi Kasei recently announced it will phase out production of hexamethylene diamine (HMD) by April 2027 as part of its portfolio optimization, while keeping PA66 and HDI operations in Miyazaki Prefecture unchanged and reassigning all affected employees. At the same time, its ROICA brand is partnering with NILIT’s SENSIL to develop biomass-balanced, lower-impact stretch fabrics, underscoring Asahi Kasei’s push toward higher-return, sustainability-oriented materials businesses. We’ll now...

Ferrero’s Kinder Joy recently launched its Super Mario Collection in collaboration with Nintendo in the U.S., offering 26 different Super Mario-themed toys inside Kinder Joy eggs from December through April 2026. The tie-up extends Nintendo’s Super Mario franchise more deeply into everyday snacking and collectibles, potentially reinforcing brand engagement among both families and nostalgic adult fans. We’ll now look at how this Kinder Joy Super Mario collaboration, by deepening franchise...

Restructuring move puts Dentsu Soken in focus Dentsu Soken (TSE:4812) just signed off on a sizable internal shake up, with its board approving an organizational restructuring effective January 1, 2026, a move that naturally draws investor attention. See our latest analysis for Dentsu Soken. The 35.4% year to date share price return and 35.7% one year total shareholder return suggest momentum has been building, and this restructuring looks like the next deliberate step in that growth story...

Tokyu Fudosan Holdings (TSE:3289) just launched Climate and Nature Linked Bonds, Japan’s first sustainability linked issue aligned with ICMA guidelines, a financing move that ties its cost of capital directly to environmental performance. See our latest analysis for Tokyu Fudosan Holdings. The market seems to be rewarding this sustainability push, with a roughly 50 percent year to date share price return and a 5 year total shareholder return above 200 percent, suggesting momentum is still...

In recent research, JPMorgan reaffirmed its positive stance on Shimadzu, pointing to the company’s US-focused measuring instruments plan launched in fiscal 2024 and the expected earnings impact from new products rolling out in fiscal 2025. The broker also highlighted signs of recovery in Shimadzu’s China business and suggested that a new medium-term plan, anticipated between March and May 2026, could become an important catalyst for the company’s next phase of growth. With this backdrop,...

Fanuc (TSE:6954) just surged after unveiling a collaboration with Nvidia to build industrial robots that blend AI with physical hardware, placing the company squarely in the middle of the physical AI narrative. See our latest analysis for Fanuc. That surge fits into a broader upswing, with a 7 day share price return of 17.25 percent and a 90 day gain of 41.82 percent. The 1 year total shareholder return of 50.93 percent shows momentum has been building rather than fading. If this physical AI...

Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' It's only natural to consider a company's...

In recent disclosures, it emerged that Horiba Ltd. and Oasis Management each hold more than 5% stakes in one another, with Oasis owning 9.90% of Horiba and signaling intentions to actively engage on portfolio management and potential significant proposals. This uncommon cross-shareholding between a listed company and an activist investor highlights the prospect of intensified governance scrutiny and potential shifts in Horiba’s corporate priorities. With Oasis Management signaling possible...

Key Insights The considerable ownership by retail investors in Focus Systems indicates that they collectively have a...

The board of Sekisui House, Ltd. ( TSE:1928 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 24th of April, with...

Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Incorporated ( TSE:9501 ) shares have had a horrible month, losing 26% after a...

In November 2025, INPEX Corporation reported acquiring 6,072,000 treasury shares under a Board-approved plan to repurchase up to 60.00 million shares by January 31, 2026, with Hiroshi Fujii set to step down as Representative Director and Senior Executive Vice President and become Director and Corporate Advisor from January 1, 2026. This combination of a sizeable, time-bound buyback program and leadership transition underscores how INPEX is actively reshaping capital allocation and governance...