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IHI Corporation recently disclosed that subsidiary IHI Aerospace was suspended from competitive bidding on Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency contracts after improper cost claims and prematurely reported work, prompting internal reviews of the impact on its order pipeline. Beyond the immediate compliance issue, the episode raises fresh questions about execution risk in IHI’s aero and defense ambitions outlined at its recent Investor Day. We’ll now examine how the bidding suspension at IHI...

Artificial intelligence in healthcare is one of the clearest examples of technology meeting real‑world need, from spotting disease in scans to sorting hospital backlogs and supporting remote care. At a time when investors are tracking mixed global growth signals, shifting rate expectations and ongoing inflation debates, AI tools that promise better accuracy, lower costs and faster decisions stand out as a focused theme to research. This article walks through 3 stocks from our Transformative...

With inflation paths diverging across regions, bond yields adjusting to new rate expectations and food and energy prices keeping global cost pressures in focus, a portfolio anchor that targets consistency can be useful. That is where high yield dividend “fortress” stocks come in, aiming to pair 5%+ income with balance sheet resilience while central banks keep conditions tight and growth trends vary from Europe to Asia and the Americas. This Dividend Fortresses screener filters for that mix of...

Onimusha revival puts fresh focus on Capcom stock Capcom (TSE:9697) has revived its long dormant Onimusha series, confirming Onimusha: Way of the Sword for a September 25, 2026 release, alongside a playable demo and live pre orders. See our latest analysis for Capcom. The confirmation of a new Onimusha title has arrived at a time when Capcom’s share price has been under pressure, with a 30 day share price return of down 13.83% and a year to date share price return of down 21.33%. Over a 1...

Stock performance snapshot Nissan Motor (TSE:7201) has been under pressure recently, with the stock down 1.6% on the day, 12.3% over the past week, and 9.9% over the past 3 months. Over the past year the stock is down 3.3%, with year to date performance down 11.4%. Longer term holders have seen declines of 31.6% over 3 years and 32.5% over 5 years. See our latest analysis for Nissan Motor. The recent 12.3% decline in the 7 day share price return and 9.9% decline over 3 months suggest momentum...

Why Kansai Electric Power Company (TSE:9503) is on investor watchlists today Kansai Electric Power Company (TSE:9503) stock has attracted attention after a mixed set of performance signals, with the share price down over the past month but showing a strong 1 year total return. See our latest analysis for Kansai Electric Power Company. At a share price of ¥2,341, Kansai Electric Power Company has seen its 1 month share price return fall 4.1% and its year to date share price return soften...

Olympus stock overview after recent performance Olympus (TSE:7733) has drawn fresh attention after a strong run over the past month, with the stock up about 20% and roughly 35% over the past 3 months, prompting closer scrutiny of its medical equipment business. See our latest analysis for Olympus. The recent 20.1% 1 month share price return and 35.5% 3 month share price return contrast with a weaker year to date share price return and a 1 year total shareholder return that is slightly...

Board meeting puts MonotaRO share cancellation plan in focus MonotaRO (TSE:3064) has called a board meeting for 29 May 2026 to review its share cancellation plan, including the status of shares, the types to cancel, the total volume and the timing. See our latest analysis for MonotaRO. MonotaRO's share price has been under pressure this year, with the year to date share price return down 21.57% and the 1 year total shareholder return down 32.29%, even as the planned share cancellation puts...

Funding event reframes Astroscale Holdings (TSE:186A) for investors Astroscale Holdings (TSE:186A) has completed multi billion yen equity and convertible bond financing with Hulic and SKY Perfect JSAT. This funding event reshapes its balance sheet and future spending capacity in space services. See our latest analysis for Astroscale Holdings. That funding news has arrived after a sharp run up in the stock, with a 90 day share price return of 107.75% and a 1 year total shareholder return of...

Record FY2025 earnings put Mitsubishi HC Capital (TSE:8593) in focus Mitsubishi HC Capital (TSE:8593) recently reported record FY2025 net income and asset growth, with Aviation and Logistics playing key roles. Higher interim dividends and broader earnings strength have put the stock firmly on investor watchlists. See our latest analysis for Mitsubishi HC Capital. Despite record FY2025 earnings, the stock has recently cooled, with the 30 day share price return down 9.91% and the 90 day share...

Takasago Thermal Engineering (TSE:1969) drew fresh attention after its board approved a dividend proposal under its progressive policy, lifting the annual payout to ¥230 per share on a pre share split basis. See our latest analysis for Takasago Thermal Engineering. The share price response has been relatively muted in the short term, with a 1 day share price return of 3.78% and a 90 day share price return that has fallen 5.98%. The 5 year total shareholder return of 493.03% highlights how...

On 5 June 2026, Sankyo Co., Ltd. held a board meeting and approved plans to establish a subsidiary focused on effect control software, video content production, and component development for pachinko and pachislot machines. This move highlights Sankyo’s effort to bring more of its content creation and machine component design in-house, potentially sharpening its product differentiation within Japan’s gaming machine market. We will now examine how Sankyo’s push into in-house effect control...

May sales update and expansion moves at Kusuri No Aoki Holdings Kusuri No Aoki Holdings (TSE:3549) released preliminary May 2026 sales, reporting all-store revenue at 112.8% and existing stores at 103.0%, alongside further store expansion and selected closures across Japan. See our latest analysis for Kusuri No Aoki Holdings. The recent May sales update and the ongoing store rollout come as the stock has fallen 19.5% year to date on a share price basis, even though the 1 year total...

Weather and route disruptions put Japan Airlines stock in focus Severe tropical storm Jangmi, widespread flight cancellations across Japan, and suspended Tokyo Doha services have put Japan Airlines (TSE:9201) back on investors' radar as they assess operational and sentiment risks. See our latest analysis for Japan Airlines. At a share price of ¥2,671, Japan Airlines has seen its short term share price return slip 2.5% over the past week and 9.35% year to date, while its 5 year total...

In early June 2026, Ono Pharmaceutical reported phase 2 data showing its EP4 antagonist ONO-4578, combined with nivolumab and chemotherapy, improved progression-free survival and other efficacy measures versus placebo in previously untreated, HER2-negative unresectable advanced or recurrent gastric cancer, without new safety concerns. The benefit was especially marked in patients with PD-L1 CPS ≥1, and Ono, together with affiliate Deciphera, now plans a pivotal phase 3 study to test...

In late May 2026, Daiichi Sankyo announced it would present more than 25 oncology abstracts at the ASCO 2026 meeting, showcasing phase 3 data for Enhertu and Datroway across multiple tumor types alongside earlier-stage DXd antibody-drug conjugate programs. These data underpin several recent approvals and label expansions for Enhertu and Datroway, underscoring how Daiichi Sankyo is turning its in-house ADC platform and global partnerships into an increasingly broad commercial oncology...

Why the Hitachi collaboration with Intel matters for shareholders Hitachi (TSE:6501) has drawn fresh attention after announcing a collaboration with Intel to develop physical AI, advanced computing, and digital infrastructure across manufacturing, energy, mobility, and other industrial sectors. The partnership targets five areas: foundry tools, quantum computing, energy optimization, custom silicon and edge AI, and factory automation. It aims to pair Hitachi's IT and operational expertise...

Square Enix announced FINAL FANTASY VII REVELATION, the third and final entry in the FINAL FANTASY VII Remake Series, scheduled for a simultaneous multi-platform release in Spring 2027 on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S and PC, while FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH has recently expanded to these platforms as well. This culmination of the remake project, with unified releases across all major modern platforms and new gameplay features, underscores Square Enix’s focus on deepening...

KanamotoLtd (TSE:9678) has posted Q2 2026 revenue of ¥52.8 billion and basic EPS of ¥94.26, with trailing twelve month EPS of ¥367.64 and net income of ¥12.8 billion framing the latest quarter in a broader upswing from last year’s levels. Over the past six reported quarters, revenue has ranged from ¥51.5 billion to ¥55.2 billion while quarterly basic EPS has moved between ¥55.49 and ¥107.42, giving you a clear view of how the top line and EPS have tracked together as earnings grew 20.8% over...

Aozora Bank, Ltd. announced a Quarterly dividend of ¥23.0000 per share, payable on September 2, 2026, with an ex-date of June 29, 2026 and a record date of June 30, 2026. This dividend declaration highlights how Aozora Bank is defining its current approach to shareholder returns through scheduled cash distributions. We will now examine how this clarified ¥23 per-share dividend policy shapes Aozora Bank’s investment narrative for current and prospective investors. The future of work is here...

Why Lion (TSE:4912) is back on investors’ radar Lion (TSE:4912) has attracted fresh attention after outlining plans to deepen its presence in Southeast Asia, South Asia, and China, focusing on untapped markets and higher-value-added consumer products. See our latest analysis for Lion. At a recent share price of ¥1,588.5, Lion’s short term share price return has been mixed, with a 2.22% gain over 30 days but a 9.23% decline over three months. Its 3 year total shareholder return of 22.10%...

Recent performance snapshot for Disco stock Disco (TSE:6146) has drawn fresh attention after recent share price moves, with the stock up about 11.5% over the past week but down around 5.2% over the past month. See our latest analysis for Disco. The recent rebound, including an 11.5% 7 day share price return after a softer 30 day patch, comes on top of a strong year to date share price return of 42.0% and a very large 5 year total shareholder return. If Disco’s moves have caught your eye, this...

Last week, you might have seen that Sekisui House, Ltd. ( TSE:1928 ) released its first-quarter result to the market...

Recent share performance context With no single headline event driving trading today, ANA Holdings (TSE:9202) is drawing attention for its recent performance, including a 0.9% gain over the past day alongside mixed short and longer term returns. See our latest analysis for ANA Holdings. At a share price of ¥2,840, ANA Holdings has slipped in recent months, with a 90 day share price return of 7.1% and year to date share price return of 5.4%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 0.9% points...