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Board meeting puts capital structure and dividends in focus Nippon Soda (TSE:4041) has called a board meeting for May 22, 2026 to consider reducing its capital reserve and announcing a dividend funded from retained earnings, drawing attention to the company’s capital allocation choices. See our latest analysis for Nippon Soda. The upcoming board meeting lands after a mixed period for Nippon Soda, with the share price slipping around 12% over the past 90 days but a 1-year total shareholder...

Koito Manufacturing (TSE:7276) has put a fresh share buyback on the table, authorizing repurchases of up to 25,000,000 shares (9.5% of issued share capital) for ¥50,000 million through May 2027. See our latest analysis for Koito Manufacturing. The new buyback decision follows the recent completion of a previous repurchase plan and arrives as the stock posts a 10.93% 1 month share price return and a 56.69% 1 year total shareholder return, indicating that momentum has been building. If you are...

TOMY Company (TSE:7867) has drawn fresh attention after unveiling several detailed, higher priced releases, including a flagship ZOIDS kit and a TRANSFORMERS OVERGEAR Optimus Prime that are aimed squarely at adult collectors. See our latest analysis for TOMY Company. Those collector focused launches land at a time when the stock has a 30 day share price return of 24.8% and a year to date share price return of 13.9%, while the 5 year total shareholder return of 260.7% reflects long term...

In late May 2026, Trend Micro’s TrendAI unit announced new AI-driven security capabilities and a collaboration with Anthropic’s Claude Opus 4.8, aiming to enhance vulnerability detection, AI governance, and risk mitigation for enterprises, while its TrendLife business expanded ScamCheck with a family-oriented scam protection feature and broader language support. By pairing frontier AI reasoning for enterprise security with consumer-focused scam prevention, Trend Micro is positioning its...

As global markets navigate the complexities of geopolitical developments and economic shifts, Asian stock indices have shown resilience, with technology and AI-related sectors leading gains in key regions like Japan. Amid these dynamic conditions, dividend stocks in Asia offer a compelling opportunity for investors seeking steady income streams, particularly when market volatility underscores the value of reliable returns.

The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even...

Port Inc. ( TSE:7047 ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw significant share price movement during recent...

As Asian markets navigate a complex landscape marked by geopolitical developments and fluctuating oil prices, investors are keenly observing the region's economic indicators for signs of stability and growth. In this environment, dividend stocks can offer a compelling option for those seeking steady income streams, as they often reflect companies with strong fundamentals and resilience amidst market volatility.

ROHM (TSE:6963) has been in focus after launching its PLECS Simulator for power device analysis and unveiling a configurable power supply solution for automotive SoCs. These developments highlight its current product and tool portfolio. See our latest analysis for ROHM. Those new design tools and automotive SoC solutions have arrived alongside strong momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 56.52% and a year to date share price return of 139.65%. The 1 year total shareholder return sits...

Amidst a backdrop of global optimism fueled by potential peace agreements and declining oil prices, Asian markets are experiencing mixed movements, with technology stocks showing notable resilience and growth. As investors navigate these dynamic conditions, identifying high-growth tech stocks in Asia involves assessing factors such as innovation in AI technologies and the ability to capitalize on regional economic trends.

Canon (TSE:7751) is back in focus after recent share price moves, with the stock roughly flat over the past year, but showing a gain over the past month and a decline over the past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Canon. That pattern fits a stock where shorter term momentum is fading. The 30 day share price return of 5.52% contrasts with a 90 day share price return that is down 11.21%, while the 5 year total shareholder return of 96.48% highlights how patient investors have still seen...

Event overview and immediate context for HASEKO HASEKO (TSE:1808) recently drew investor attention as trading closed at ¥2,712.5. This has prompted a closer look at how the stock’s mixed recent returns compare with its multi year performance and current earnings profile. See our latest analysis for HASEKO. Recent trading has been subdued, with the share price return down 20.55% over the past 90 days even as the 1 year total shareholder return is 33.76%. This highlights a stock that has cooled...

In May 2026, Nomura Holdings’ digital asset subsidiary Laser Digital received conditional approval for a U.S. national trust bank charter, allowing it to custody and administer tokenized, digital, and conventional assets under federal oversight once remaining regulatory conditions are met. This move underscores Nomura’s push into regulated digital finance infrastructure, potentially reshaping how its broader business integrates blockchain-based services with traditional capital markets...

Asahi Kasei (TSE:3407) recently highlighted its semiconductor materials business with a new photosensitive film that combines existing PSPI and dry film photoresist technologies, targeting higher density, three dimensional packaging for applications such as AI data centers. See our latest analysis for Asahi Kasei. The new semiconductor materials announcement comes alongside a strong short term share price run, with a 1 month share price return of 16.42% and a year to date share price return...

Tri Chemical Laboratories (TSE:4369) opened Q1 2027 with revenue of ¥7.5b and basic EPS of ¥57.08, alongside net income of ¥1,855m, setting a clear marker for the new fiscal year. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥6.6b in Q1 2026 to ¥7.5b in Q1 2027, while basic EPS over that stretch ranged from ¥37.16 to ¥57.08. These results are framed by trailing twelve month EPS of ¥189.63 and net income of ¥6,162m, which keeps the focus firmly on how consistently it is converting sales...

Suzuki Motor Corporation recently reported that its Indian subsidiary, Maruti Suzuki India, has begun production at a second vehicle assembly plant in Kharkhoda, Haryana, lifting the group’s annual capacity in the country to 2.65 million vehicles as of 2026. With an additional plant in Hansalpur scheduled to come onstream in the first half of the current fiscal year, Suzuki is further deepening its manufacturing footprint in India, underlining how central this market has become to its global...

Daiichi Sankyo (TSE:4568) has secured public reimbursement in Quebec, Canada for its targeted acute myeloid leukemia treatment Vanflyta. The change expands access for certain patients with FLT3-ITD positive acute myeloid leukemia within the province’s public healthcare system. The company is also preparing to present more than 25 oncology abstracts, including pivotal trial updates, at the 2026 ASCO Annual Meeting. Daiichi Sankyo, known for its oncology and cardiovascular portfolio, is...

While RS Technologies Co., Ltd. ( TSE:3445 ) might not have the largest market cap around , it received a lot of...

Wondering whether HOYA's share price still reflects good value after a strong run, or if most of the easy gains are already behind it? This article breaks down what the current price may be implying. HOYA's stock closed at ¥27,080, with returns of 3.3% over 7 days, a decline of 6.9% over 30 days, 12.3% year to date, 60.2% over 1 year, 54.7% over 3 years and 102.1% over 5 years. This raises questions about how the current valuation lines up with those moves. Recent coverage has focused on how...

The latest analyst coverage could presage a bad day for Digital Arts Inc. ( TSE:2326 ), with the analysts making...

SoftBank Group (TSE:9984) has agreed to acquire DigitalBridge in a deal valued at US$4b. Following this, DigitalBridge plans to acquire ArcLight Capital Partners once SoftBank's transaction closes. The combined platform is expected to oversee about US$150b across power generation, transmission, and AI focused digital infrastructure. For investors tracking SoftBank Group, this move comes with the stock trading around ¥7,491.0 and showing very strong recent momentum, including a 62.3% return...

Towa Food Service (TSE:3329) has wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥3.3 billion and basic EPS of ¥31.47, while trailing 12 month EPS sits at ¥93.05 on net income of ¥751 million. Over the past six reported quarters, revenue has moved in a tight band from ¥3.2 billion to ¥3.5 billion per quarter as basic EPS ranged from ¥15.61 to ¥31.47. This gives a clear view of how earnings scale with relatively stable sales. With a trailing net profit margin of 5.6% and five year earnings...

Teijin stock snapshot after recent performance moves Teijin (TSE:3401) has drawn fresh attention after a mixed run, with the share price up about 5% over the past month but down roughly 5% over the past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Teijin. That recent 1 day share price return of 2.77% and 7 day return of 5.02% sit against a year to date share price return of 23.11% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 47.51%. This suggests momentum has been improving over time rather than...

In May 2026, Nippon Steel’s board opposed a shareholder proposal from Strategic Capital and another investor to amend the Articles of Incorporation and create a listed subsidiary strategy review committee dominated by outside directors. The clash highlights growing investor pressure in Japan around parent–subsidiary listings, capital allocation priorities, and protections for minority shareholders within complex corporate groups. We will now examine how the board’s rejection of a dedicated...