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DIC (TSE:4631) has been quietly rewarding patient investors, with the share price climbing about 11% year to date and roughly 14% over the past year, outpacing many Japanese materials peers. See our latest analysis for DIC. That steady climb reflects improving sentiment around DIC’s gradual earnings growth, with the latest 3.0% one month share price return feeding into a solid 11.0% year to date share price gain and strong three year total shareholder return. If this kind of steady...

Mitsubishi Electric recently announced it will launch new standard‑isolation (6.0kVrms) and high‑isolation (10.2kVrms) 4.5kV/1,200A HVIGBT modules on December 9, offering higher moisture resistance, lower switching loss, and improved reliability for inverters in large industrial equipment, including railcars used outdoors. By shrinking chip termination regions, greatly boosting moisture resistance, and improving switching efficiency, these modules reinforce Mitsubishi Electric’s power...

NEC Corporation has announced a new Agentic AI-powered sales support solution in Japan, launched earlier in 2025, which automatically generates customer-specific proposals and discussion sheets by drawing on sales activity records and standard templates to streamline sales workflows. A key differentiator is NEC’s “Client Zero” roll-out approach, using its own operations as a proving ground to validate the solution’s real-world effectiveness before wider commercialization. We’ll now examine...

Shizuoka Financial GroupInc (TSE:5831) just confirmed it bought 2.4 million of its own shares on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, the latest step in a larger 10 million share buyback program aimed at tightening its capital base. See our latest analysis for Shizuoka Financial GroupInc. The buyback comes after a strong run, with the share price returning 76 percent year to date and a 1 year total shareholder return of roughly 79 percent, suggesting momentum is still firmly on the upside. If this...

SoftBank (TSE:9434) has quietly slipped over the past week, even though its year to date return still looks solid. That mix of short term weakness and longer term strength is where the story starts. See our latest analysis for SoftBank. That recent 7 day share price return of minus 3.7 percent looks more like a breather than a trend change, given the 10 percent year to date share price gain and a robust 5 year total shareholder return above 100 percent suggests momentum has cooled but not...

HORIBA (TSE:6856) has quietly turned into one of Japan’s stronger compounders, with the share price climbing over 60% this year and roughly 76% over the past year on steady earnings growth. See our latest analysis for HORIBA. That sharp move has not come out of nowhere, with investors rewarding both HORIBA’s solid earnings progress and steady demand for its semiconductor and environmental testing equipment, as the 90 day share price return of just over 30 percent shows. If HORIBA’s strong run...

As global markets navigate a complex landscape marked by dovish Federal Reserve signals and mixed economic indicators, small-cap stocks have notably outperformed larger counterparts, with the Russell 2000 Index advancing significantly. In this environment, where technology shares are rebounding amid renewed optimism about growth potential, identifying high-growth tech stocks involves looking for companies that can leverage technological advancements and adapt to shifting market dynamics...

MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings (TSE:8725) just rolled out a sizeable capital return package, combining a new share repurchase plan, higher ordinary and special dividends, and upgraded earnings guidance for the current fiscal year. See our latest analysis for MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings. The market seems to be warming to that message, with a 1 month share price return of 10.51 percent helping lift the stock to ¥3,521. A huge 5 year total shareholder return of 323.49 percent underlines how...

There are a few key trends to look for if we want to identify the next multi-bagger. One common approach is to try and...

NTT (TSE:9432) has been edging lower over the past month even as its long term track record and steady earnings growth remain intact. This sets up an interesting moment to reassess the stock. See our latest analysis for NTT. At ¥155.7, NTT’s modest 7 day share price gain contrasts with a slightly negative year to date share price return, while a solid five year total shareholder return signals that long term momentum remains constructive rather than broken. If you are weighing NTT against...

Recent performance and what is driving interest Mitsui (TSE:8031) has quietly put together a strong run, with the stock up around 8% over the past month and roughly 15% in the past 3 months, easily outpacing Japan’s broader market. See our latest analysis for Mitsui. Those gains sit on top of a robust backdrop, with the share price up strongly year to date and a three year total shareholder return of 129 percent hinting that investors see enduring cash flow strength rather than a short term...

Amidst a backdrop of cautious optimism in global markets, Asian equities have been capturing attention with their potential for growth, especially as small-cap stocks demonstrate resilience and outperformance. In this context, identifying companies with strong fundamentals becomes crucial for investors seeking opportunities in the region's dynamic landscape.

Advance Residence Investment (TSE:3269) just lined up two new loans, including a seven year fixed rate facility, to both refinance obligations and help fund its latest property acquisition, reshaping its balance sheet mix. See our latest analysis for Advance Residence Investment. The timing of these loans lines up with a reasonably solid backdrop, with a year to date share price return of 16.12% and a one year total shareholder return of 21.68%, suggesting steady momentum rather than a sudden...

TotalEnergies, TES, Osaka Gas, Toho Gas, and ITOCHU recently signed a Joint Development and Operating Agreement giving the Japanese firms a combined 33.3% stake in the Live Oak e-methane project in Nebraska, which targets 250 MW of electrolysis and 75 ktpa of methanation capacity with commercial operations planned by 2030. The deal highlights ITOCHU’s role as coordinator among Japanese partners to secure carbon-neutral gas supplies for Japan using existing LNG infrastructure and biogenic CO2...

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Paltac Corporation ( TSE:8283 ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend from last year's comparable...

The board of Renesas Electronics Corporation ( TSE:6723 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of ¥28.00 per share...

Cresco Ltd.'s ( TSE:4674 ) investors are due to receive a payment of ¥29.00 per share on 23rd of June. This takes the...

Artnature Inc. ( TSE:7823 ) will pay a dividend of ¥14.00 on the 23rd of June. Based on this payment, the dividend...

Yodoko, Ltd.'s ( TSE:5451 ) investors are due to receive a payment of ¥40.00 per share on 25th of June. This means the...

Shibuya Corporation ( TSE:6340 ) will pay a dividend of ¥47.50 on the 18th of March. This will take the dividend yield...

The board of Car Mate Mfg. Co., Ltd. ( TSE:7297 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of ¥15.00 per share on the...

Wondering if Nissan Motor is quietly turning into a value opportunity, or if the market is cheap for a reason? This breakdown will help you decide whether the current price really stacks up. The stock has inched up 0.4% over the last week and 4.5% over the past month, but it is still down 22.3% year to date and only 1.7% higher over the last year. That makes the recent moves more intriguing than euphoric. Recent headlines have focused on Nissan Motor's intensified push into electric and...

Asante Incorporated ( TSE:6073 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of ¥31.00 per share on the 23rd of June. The...