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With inflation worries, energy costs and interest rate uncertainty all competing for attention, many investors are looking for steadier ways to target returns. That is where high quality dividend stocks can help, especially those in the Dividend Powerhouses screener, which focuses on companies with yields above 5% that are well covered, growing and stable. In a world of volatile headlines on central banks, oil prices and global trade, a reliable income stream can be a useful anchor. This...

In July 2026, Micron Technology announced it had completed long-term Strategic Customer Agreements with key automotive suppliers, including DENSO, to secure advanced memory and storage for AI‑enabled vehicles. DENSO's inclusion in these agreements highlights its importance in next-generation vehicle electronics, where reliable, high-performance memory is becoming as critical as traditional powertrain components. We’ll now examine how DENSO’s role in securing long-term access to advanced...

Olympus Corporation has appointed Brian Barry as Executive Officer and Chief Quality Officer, succeeding Boris Shkolnik, following a Board resolution effective August 1, 2026, marking a leadership transition in the company’s global quality and regulatory function. This move brings in a leader with more than 40 years of experience across global Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Medical Safety, and Clinical Affairs, underlining Olympus’s focus on strengthening quality systems, patient safety, and...

Fuji (TSE:8278) drew investor attention after releasing first quarter results along with fresh guidance for the fiscal year ending February 28, 2027, giving the market updated revenue, profit and earnings expectations. See our latest analysis for Fuji. Fuji's latest guidance and first quarter update arrived alongside a modest 1-day share price return of 0.95% to ¥2,019, with recent weekly and monthly gains contrasting with weaker 90 day and year to date share price returns and a steadier 1...

When JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon warns that higher UK bank taxes could drive investment out of London, it sharpens the appeal of large banks with their core operations elsewhere. This article focuses on Non UK Focused Global Banks that are exposed to the same news, but are not centred on UK tax policy risk. For investors weighing where large capital projects and balance sheets might feel more welcome, that distinction can matter. Below, you will see 3 stocks from this screener that appear...

Why Terumo’s latest board meeting matters for stock investors Terumo (TSE:4543) has drawn fresh attention after its July 16, 2026 board meeting, which focused on issuing share warrants as stock options and using treasury shares for restricted stock remuneration. For investors in Terumo stock, these planned equity-based incentives raise practical questions about alignment with management, potential dilution, and how compensation policy fits with the company’s current financial profile and...

Aeon Co., Ltd. reported Q1 2027 results on July 10, 2026, with sales of ¥2,702,257 million, revenue of ¥2,941,981 million, and net income of ¥13,809 million, marking a return to profitability versus a loss a year earlier. The swing from a basic loss per share of ¥2.54 to earnings of ¥4.99 from continuing operations highlights a sharp improvement in Aeon’s underlying performance. We’ll now examine how Aeon’s return to profitability and higher revenue in Q1 2027 may reshape its existing...

Kewpie (TSE:2809) shares were in focus after the company released half year results to May 31, 2026, reporting higher sales but lower net income and earnings per share compared with a year earlier. See our latest analysis for Kewpie. The mixed half year earnings update comes after a period of strong price momentum for Kewpie, with a 30 day share price return of 11.73% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 19.27%, building on a 109.06% total shareholder return over three years. If this...

With inflation risks tied to energy markets, shifting central bank expectations, and uneven global growth, many investors are looking for companies that still have clear earnings growth potential and solid balance sheets. The Healthy high growth potential screener focuses on stocks that analysts expect to grow earnings strongly over the next 3 years and that also meet basic financial health checks. That combination can help you focus on businesses where growth expectations are backed by an...

Teijin stock reaction and recent performance With no single headline event driving Teijin (TSE:3401) today, investors are focusing on the stock’s recent returns, its current valuation signals, and how its diversified materials and healthcare exposure might fit into portfolios. See our latest analysis for Teijin. Recent trading reflects that Teijin’s share price return of 5.9% over the past month and 25.9% year to date has been strong, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 45.4% points...

In recent weeks, Asian markets have experienced significant volatility, with technology stocks facing downward pressure amid concerns over valuations and geopolitical tensions. Despite these challenges, the region presents opportunities for investors seeking undervalued stocks that may offer potential value based on current market conditions. Identifying such stocks requires a careful analysis of financial health, growth prospects, and market positioning within the broader economic landscape.

Toho Co., Ltd. reported past first-quarter 2026 results with sales of ¥88,742 million, up from ¥84,878 million a year earlier, while net income fell to ¥8,196 million from ¥11,565 million and basic earnings per share declined to ¥9.81 from ¥13.64. At the same time, Toho issued full-year 2027 earnings guidance and its board met to consider a new policy on reducing strategic shareholdings, signaling potential shifts in capital allocation and portfolio management. With recent share price gains,...

With markets fixated on oil driven inflation risks, shifting rate expectations and mixed growth signals across regions, many investors are looking for growth stories that are firmly aligned with management. Fast Growing Stocks With High Insider Ownership brings together companies where insiders have meaningful skin in the game and where external analysts and management share an optimistic view on future prospects. That blend can help you focus on businesses where decision makers are strongly...

The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even...

With energy shocks, policy uncertainty and rate expectations pulling markets in different directions, many investors are looking for leaders with real skin in the game rather than hired managers who may move on when things get tough. Founder-led companies often tie management’s financial destiny to long term shareholder outcomes, which can appeal when inflation, bond yields and currencies are swinging around. This Founder-Led Companies screener focuses on businesses where the original...

ERI Holdings Co., Ltd. ( TSE:6083 ) recently posted some strong earnings, and the market responded positively. We did...

Properst Co., Ltd.'s ( TSE:3236 ) solid earnings announcement recently didn't do much to the stock price. Our analysis...

The market for Enjin Co., Ltd.'s ( TSE:7370 ) shares didn't move much after it posted weak earnings recently. We did...

Sotetsu Holdings (TSE:9003) has drawn fresh attention after setting the terms for its 47th unsecured bond issue, a ¥10.0b, 10 year offering carrying a 3.224% annual coupon and general public placement. See our latest analysis for Sotetsu Holdings. For context, Sotetsu Holdings’ share price has risen 8.07% over the past month but is down 9.37% over the past quarter, while its 1 year total shareholder return of 14.59% points to momentum building over a longer horizon. If this bond issue has you...

Why Money Forward’s Updated FY2026 Guidance Matters for Investors Money Forward (TSE:3994) updated its fiscal 2026 guidance, projecting net sales between ¥60,500 million and ¥62,300 million, with outcomes ranging from a ¥500 million operating loss to a ¥1,500 million operating profit. The company now forecasts a loss attributable to owners of parent between ¥3,200 million and ¥700 million, citing strong Fintech performance in its Business segment and expected net sales from operational...

The market seemed underwhelmed by last week's earnings announcement from Bewith, Inc. ( TSE:9216 ) despite the healthy...

Artificial intelligence is no longer just a tech buzzword, it is a core input for chips, software, cloud and large language models such as ChatGPT as companies adapt to tighter financial conditions, shifting rate expectations and mixed growth signals across regions. With inflation, energy prices and policy uncertainty all in focus, many investors are looking for AI stocks that are closely linked to this transformation, rather than broad market exposure. This AI Stocks screener focuses on...

Eisai and Biogen recently reported real-world data from the three-year LEADER study showing that nearly 83% of early Alzheimer’s patients on Leqembi remained stable or improved over about 17 months, and secured U.S. FDA approval for once-weekly subcutaneous Leqembi Iqlik as an at-home initiation option. These updates suggest that Leqembi’s convenience, persistence on therapy and consistency across diverse patient groups could be increasingly important drivers of its clinical and commercial...

With inflation, interest rates and energy security all in focus, many investors are looking at assets linked to essential long term demand rather than short term sentiment. Nuclear energy stocks sit squarely in that camp, tied to power generation and uranium supply that governments and utilities continue to scrutinise closely. The Nuclear Energy Stocks screener helps you filter this broad space into a focused list of companies involved in uranium production, enrichment and reactor technology...