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PRISM BioLab announced that it has reached an initial milestone in its joint oncology drug discovery collaboration with Ono Pharmaceutical, confirming the receipt of a milestone payment under their agreement first signed in April 2024. This milestone highlights the advancing application of PRISM's proprietary PepMetics technology, which targets protein-protein interactions to accelerate the development of clinical candidate compounds in cancer treatment. We'll explore how the achievement of...

Seven Bank, Ltd. recently released its consolidated and non-consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, and reported preliminary non-consolidated operating results for October 2025, including 94.4 million total transactions and 28,281 installed ATMs. With the company affirming its semi-annual dividend and providing detailed transaction metrics, investors received a comprehensive update on both financial outlook and operational momentum. We'll explore what...

Aozora Bank (TSE:8304) has just declared a higher interim dividend of 22 yen per share, following solid first-half financial results and a confident full-year earnings outlook. See our latest analysis for Aozora Bank. Following its dividend increase and upbeat earnings results, Aozora Bank’s 7% one-day share price jump stands out and has helped to reverse some of this year’s earlier declines. Still, the latest 12-month total shareholder return is -6.8%, highlighting that recent momentum is...

Japan Elevator Service HoldingsLtd (TSE:6544) has scheduled a board meeting for November 13, 2025. The agenda includes discussing a possible revision of its dividend forecast. Investors are attentive to any potential changes in shareholder returns arising from this development. See our latest analysis for Japan Elevator Service HoldingsLtd. Japan Elevator Service Holdings Ltd’s share price has seen renewed momentum recently, climbing 4.4% over the past month and surging 30.9% year-to-date,...

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (TSE:8306) has been attracting attention as investors weigh recent performance and valuation trends. The stock has delivered a steady climb over the past month, with returns reaching nearly 7%. See our latest analysis for Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group. Momentum has clearly been building for Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, with a 1-month share price return of nearly 7 percent, adding to a solid run in 2024. Looking wider, long-term shareholders have been...

Nishi-Nippon Financial Holdings recently reported significant growth in both ordinary income and profit for the six months ended September 2025, and raised its dividend forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2026 following a thorough review of business conditions. The revised dividend targets a return of approximately 40% of net income to shareholders, reflecting a strengthened commitment to shareholder returns based on improved earnings. We’ll explore how the company’s dividend increase...

SCSK (TSE:9719) shares have caught the attention of investors after a remarkably steady run this year, with the stock up nearly 73% year-to-date. The company’s momentum raises interesting questions about its current valuation and growth prospects. See our latest analysis for SCSK. SCSK’s impressive 73% share price return so far this year has real substance behind it, reflecting stronger market confidence as well as steady business growth. With a recent 34% jump in the past month and a...

Nisshin OilliO GroupLtd (TSE:2602) has updated its full-year outlook, lowering earnings forecasts because of increasing cost pressures across its supply chain and softer demand for household-use products. Investors are watching closely as international biofuel demand and currency shifts continue to weigh on profits. See our latest analysis for Nisshin OilliO GroupLtd. Despite the downgrade in profit outlook, Nisshin OilliO GroupLtd’s shares have demonstrated resilience, with a 1-year total...

Sega Sammy Holdings (TSE:6460) just announced a higher dividend for the second quarter, raising its payout to JPY 27.00 per share from JPY 25.00 last year. The change is scheduled to take effect on December 3, 2025, which underscores management’s confidence in the company’s outlook. See our latest analysis for Sega Sammy Holdings. Sega Sammy’s latest dividend boost arrives as momentum in the share price has cooled, with a 1-year total shareholder return of -1.5%. This contrasts with robust...

On November 12, 2025, General Proximity announced a multi-target collaboration with Daiichi Sankyo's Boston Research Institute to apply its OmniTAC platform to discover new oncology therapies, while Daiichi Sankyo also recently commenced a first-in-human trial for its STING agonist ADC, DS3610, in advanced solid tumors. This collaboration highlights the industry's increased focus on induced proximity medicines and Daiichi Sankyo's commitment to advancing treatments for challenging and...

Calbee (TSE:2229) just revealed two major moves for shareholders: a new share repurchase program running through March 2026 and an increased year-end dividend guidance for the current fiscal year. See our latest analysis for Calbee. Calbee’s recent board-approved buyback and boosted dividend have helped underpin the stock’s momentum. A 9.6% gain in the past 90 days has neatly offset earlier softness. Its one-year total shareholder return is down just 1.7%, and over the last three and five...

KDDI (TSE:9433) has announced a dividend of JPY 40.00 per share for the second quarter-end, payable on December 8, 2025. This move is generally interpreted as a sign of management’s confidence in the company’s ongoing performance. See our latest analysis for KDDI. KDDI’s upbeat dividend news comes as the stock shows signs of renewed momentum, with a 12% share price return over the past month. This adds to a solid 1-year total shareholder return of nearly 9%. Investors appear to be warming up...

Eisai (TSE:4523) just received approval from the UK MHRA for a new, once-every-four-weeks IV maintenance dosing schedule of Leqembi, their Alzheimer's treatment. This update brings added convenience for patients and highlights ongoing global regulatory momentum. See our latest analysis for Eisai. Eisai’s regulatory win for Leqembi comes as the stock shows modest year-to-date share price gains of just over 5%, despite a string of high-profile legal settlements and new treatment approvals in...

Paltac (TSE:8283) just announced an increase to its second quarter dividend for the fiscal year ending March 2026, raising it to JPY 57 per share from JPY 50 a year earlier. This move highlights management’s confidence in the company’s ongoing financial health and stability. See our latest analysis for Paltac. Paltac’s recently announced dividend boost comes after a steady period for its shares, with a recent 4.3% year-to-date share price return and a 9.8% total shareholder return over the...

NH Foods (TSE:2282) caught investors’ attention today after the company revised its full-year earnings forecast upward. The main drivers, according to management, are higher unit prices for domestic chicken and steady demand for Australian beef in its Fresh Meats Business. See our latest analysis for NH Foods. Following the upbeat earnings guidance, NH Foods’ shares have gained strong momentum lately, notching a 17.3% one-month share price return and pushing its year-to-date gain to 36.6%...

Oji Holdings (TSE:3861) made headlines after lowering its earnings forecast for the year ending March 2026. The company cited weaker demand and falling prices for pulp products in Japan and overseas markets. See our latest analysis for Oji Holdings. Despite trimming its earnings guidance, Oji Holdings’ share price has remained remarkably resilient, notching a 32% gain so far this year. What stands out is the strong momentum in total shareholder returns, up nearly 52% over one year and an...

Asahi Intecc Co., Ltd. recently reported strong financial results for the quarter ending September 30, 2025, with net sales up 15.6% and operating profit rising 34% year-over-year. A very large increase in comprehensive income highlights the positive impact of management’s operational efficiency and focus in the specialized medical technology sector. We'll explore how rising operating profit and stronger efficiency shape Asahi Intecc’s overall investment narrative. Trump has pledged to...

SECOM (TSE:9735) just completed a repurchase of 617,800 shares as part of a larger buyback initiative and also released updated guidance for sales and profits for the coming fiscal year. Both moves are front and center for investors. See our latest analysis for SECOM. SECOM’s recent buyback and updated earnings guidance arrive as its shares have rebounded modestly, with a 2.4% gain over the past month helping offset earlier weakness. While its one-year total shareholder return stands at 4.3%,...

Kikkoman (TSE:2801) has just raised its profit guidance for the fiscal year ending March 2026, adjusting its outlook following stronger first half results and favorable currency exchange rates. Revenue expectations were slightly decreased, but profit metrics saw an increase. See our latest analysis for Kikkoman. Despite Kikkoman’s updated guidance and encouraging profit outlook, the stock has lost momentum in 2024, with an 18.7% year-to-date share price decline and a 1-year total shareholder...

Kurita Water Industries (TSE:6370) has just released new consolidated earnings guidance for its next fiscal year, along with a higher second-quarter dividend. Both moves give investors fresh insight into the company’s outlook and commitment to shareholder returns. See our latest analysis for Kurita Water Industries. The strong 12.7% share price return over the past week and 21.6% gain in the last three months suggest investors are warming up to Kurita Water Industries’ renewed earnings...

ABC-MartInc (TSE:2670) just released its October 2025 sales update, showing a 3% increase in all stores sales compared to last year. Existing stores also saw a 2% year-on-year rise, highlighting steady consumer demand. See our latest analysis for ABC-MartInc. ABC-MartInc’s positive October sales update, reflecting steady growth at both new and existing stores, helped shore up sentiment after a challenging year. The share price has fallen 16.7% year-to-date, but the 5-year total shareholder...

Daio Paper (TSE:3880) just reported financial results for the first half of FY2026, showing a sharp recovery in profitability even though net sales declined. Profit improvements, currency tailwinds, and a renewed dividend outlook are drawing investor attention. See our latest analysis for Daio Paper. Daio Paper’s turnaround story is catching the market’s eye, with a recent 3.91% single-day share price jump and a strong 11.23% gain over the past week. This reflects renewed confidence following...

Toray Industries (TSE:3402) just unveiled a sizable share repurchase program, aiming to reduce its outstanding shares and boost capital efficiency. This move arrives together with a dividend increase, drawing investor interest for several reasons. See our latest analysis for Toray Industries. The latest surge in Toray Industries’ share price, with a 1-day return of 9.4% and a 7-day jump of 11.4%, reflects growing investor optimism following the buyback and dividend hike announcements. Despite...

MTG (TSE:7806) just revealed its latest results, capturing attention with a jump in net sales along with a significant increase in operating profits. Profit attributable to shareholders also soared, underscoring stronger management execution this year. See our latest analysis for MTG. Following these robust results, MTG’s stock has seen a remarkable run, with a 31.9% gain over the last week alone and a share price return of 142.4% year-to-date. Looking longer term, shareholders have benefited...