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Toho Gas (TSE:9533) just deepened its decarbonization push, signing a joint development and operating agreement for the Live Oak e methane project in Nebraska, a long dated move tied directly to Japan’s carbon neutral gas ambitions. See our latest analysis for Toho Gas. Despite a choppy week, with a 7 day share price return of minus 4.11 percent, Toho Gas still shows building momentum. It has posted an 11.53 percent year to date share price return and a 25.35 percent 1 year total shareholder...

Mitsubishi (TSE:8058) has been quietly rewarding patient investors, with the share price climbing about 5% over the past week and roughly 11% in the past 3 months, outpacing Japan’s broader market. See our latest analysis for Mitsubishi. That uptick sits on top of a powerful trend, with a year to date share price return of just over 48% and a three year total shareholder return of around 183%, suggesting momentum is still very much on Mitsubishi’s side. If Mitsubishi’s run has you thinking...

Central Japan Railway (TSE:9022) has pushed ahead with its large scale share buyback, repurchasing over 3 million shares in November. The move sharpens focus on how committed management is to shareholder returns. See our latest analysis for Central Japan Railway. The buyback news lands on top of a strong run, with a roughly 49% year to date share price return and a 45% one year total shareholder return. This suggests momentum is still building as investors warm to the story. If this kind of...

ABC-MartInc (TSE:2670) has called a board meeting for December 1, 2025, to review a proposed change in representative directors, putting leadership and future strategic direction in sharper focus for shareholders. See our latest analysis for ABC-MartInc. The leadership question is landing at a tricky moment, with the latest share price at ¥2,720.5 and a 90 day share price return of minus 16.4 percent. This contrasts with a still solid 5 year total shareholder return of about 69 percent,...

In November 2025, Perrone Robotics filed patent infringement lawsuits in U.S. federal courts against seven automakers, including Toyota, alleging unauthorized use of its automated driving and robotics technologies in vehicle software and driver-assistance systems. The cases spotlight how foundational autonomous driving software patents can affect major manufacturers like Toyota, potentially influencing how they develop, license, or partner on future vehicle automation platforms. We’ll now...

Electric Power Development (TSE:9513) just updated investors on its ongoing share buyback, reporting fresh purchases under a 20 billion yen program designed to streamline its balance sheet and quietly support shareholder value. See our latest analysis for Electric Power Development. The buyback comes after a solid run, with a 17.2% year to date share price return and a strong 26.2% one year total shareholder return signaling that momentum is still broadly constructive despite recent short...

Citizen Watch (TSE:7762) just put its capital structure under the spotlight, with a board meeting to consider disposing of treasury stock via third party allotment, a move that can subtly reshape future ownership dynamics. See our latest analysis for Citizen Watch. The timing of this move lines up with a powerful run in the shares, with a roughly 44 percent year to date share price return and a standout five year total shareholder return above 450 percent, suggesting momentum is still firmly...

In recent months, Panasonic Holdings has accelerated its shift toward solutions-focused businesses, targeting growth in data center energy storage, electrical construction materials, and supply chain management software while emphasizing profitability and capital efficiency. This pivot suggests Panasonic is aiming to rebalance its portfolio toward higher-value, AI-enabled and infrastructure-linked offerings that could reshape how its different segments contribute to group earnings and...

If you are wondering whether Hitachi stock still offers value after its huge run, you are not alone. This article will walk through exactly what the current price is baking in. The shares have cooled off slightly, down about 5.1% over the last month, but they are still up 24.8% year to date and an impressive 540.5% over five years. This naturally raises questions about how much upside is left versus the risk of a pullback. Investor attention has been anchored on Hitachi's ongoing...

Rigaku Holdings (TSE:268A) just updated investors on its ongoing share repurchase program, confirming fresh November buybacks as part of a broader plan to fine tune its capital structure and support shareholder returns. See our latest analysis for Rigaku Holdings. The latest buybacks come as Rigaku Holdings enjoys firm momentum, with a 1 day share price return of nearly 6 percent and a 90 day share price return of about 17 percent pushing the stock to ¥1,019, even though the 1 year total...

Dai-ichi Life Holdings (TSE:8750) kept its buyback engine running in November, scooping up more than 5.7 million shares under its sizeable repurchase plan. For investors, this sustained capital return raises fresh questions about valuation. See our latest analysis for Dai-ichi Life Holdings. The latest repurchases come after a strong run, with a roughly 12 percent 1 month share price return and a 3 year total shareholder return above 100 percent, suggesting momentum in the story is still very...

Round One Corporation reported past sales growth for November 2025, with total sales in Japan rising 10.1% year-on-year and U.S. sales increasing 2.9%, supported by strength in karaoke, bowling and amusement. The figures highlight how Round One’s mix of entertainment formats across Japan and the U.S. is currently driving broad-based revenue momentum rather than relying on a single segment. We’ll now look at how this Japan-led strength in karaoke and bowling could influence Round One’s...

Earlier in 2025, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. announced a minority investment in Rithmik Solutions as part of Rithmik’s latest financing round, aiming to combine its global equipment footprint with Rithmik’s real-time AI-powered analytics for smart mining. The move underlines Hitachi Construction Machinery’s push to build open digital platforms that can boost mining productivity while helping reduce environmental impact across operations. Next, we’ll examine how this AI-driven...

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TAIYO YUDEN CO., LTD. has launched revamped HVX (-J) and HTX (-J) conductive polymer hybrid aluminum electrolytic capacitors, now in mass production at its Shirakawa and Aomori plants for automotive power steering and ADAS-related power circuits. By combining low-ESR conductive polymers with the self-repairing traits of aluminum electrolytic capacitors, these hybrid parts aim to offer compact, high-ripple, AEC-Q200-qualified solutions tailored to the growing electrification of vehicles. We...

The board of Mitsui & Co., Ltd. ( TSE:8031 ) has announced that it will be paying its dividend of ¥60.00 on the 19th of...

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Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd. held a board meeting on October 16, 2025, to decide on the status of its share repurchase program. This focus on buybacks highlights how management’s capital allocation choices may influence shareholder returns and the company’s financial profile. We’ll now explore how the board’s focus on potential share repurchases could reshape Recruit Holdings’ broader investment narrative. Outshine the giants: these 25 early-stage AI stocks could fund your retirement.Recruit...

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Sumitomo Electric Industries (TSE:5802) just renewed its framework purchase agreement with SEI Optical, locking in optical fibre preform and equipment supply through 2026, and the stock immediately outpaced a falling Nikkei with a roughly 3% gain. See our latest analysis for Sumitomo Electric Industries. The renewed framework deal seems to have landed on an already strong uptrend, with a 1 month share price return of 21.04% feeding into a 142.78% year to date share price gain and a 5 year...