TSE:6273
TSE:6273Machinery

Has SMC’s Recent Share Slide Created a New Opportunity in 2025?

If you’re considering what to do with your SMC shares right now, you’re not alone. This stock has been on a rollercoaster lately, and it’s completely understandable to wonder what the best move is. SMC closed recently at 44,500, continuing a trend that’s seen the stock edge down about 1% over the past week and month. More striking is the longer-term picture: SMC is down 27.3% year to date and has lost 25.2% over the last twelve months. Even stretching out to three and five years, the stock’s...
TSE:6383
TSE:6383Machinery

Is Daifuku’s Strong 77% Rally Justified After Latest Automation Demand Surge?

If you’ve been keeping an eye on Daifuku, you’re probably asking yourself whether now’s the moment to buy, hold, or consider another move. The stock has rewarded patient shareholders with a truly stellar run, posting a 77.2% gain over the past year and a remarkable 117.0% jump over three years. Even in just the past week, Daifuku notched a 3.9% increase. These returns have left many investors wondering if there’s more fuel left for growth, or if today’s price already bakes in a lot of good...
TSE:8425
TSE:8425Diversified Financial

Is Mizuho Leasing Still an Opportunity After 23% Rally Ahead of 2025?

If you are weighing your next move with Mizuho Leasing Company stock, you are not alone. Investors have been watching this name closely, especially as its longer-term gains have started turning heads. Consider this: shares are up 33.1% over the last year, and the five-year return stands at a stunning 175.7%. Even after such impressive performance, the company has still managed a 1.6% climb over the past month, despite a slight dip of 1.0% this past week. Throughout the year, Mizuho Leasing...
TSE:6525
TSE:6525Semiconductor

Kokusai Electric (TSE:6525) Valuation in Focus as KKR's Lock-Up Expiry Raises Secondary Sale Prospects

Kokusai Electric (TSE:6525) is suddenly in the spotlight as KKR’s lock-up period is set to expire in just three weeks, opening the door for a possible $700 million share sale. If you hold the stock or are considering jumping in, this pending event is more than just corporate news. It could shake up the supply-demand balance, with traders watching closely to see how much, if any, of the overhang hits the open market. This comes after a whirlwind ascent in Kokusai Electric’s share price, which...