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SoftBank Group and OpenAI recently announced the formation of a joint venture, 'SB OAI Japan', to bring OpenAI's 'Crystal Intelligence' AI product exclusively to the Japanese market, starting in 2026. This collaboration highlights a focused expansion of advanced AI applications in Japan, emphasizing the country’s growing role in global AI innovation. We'll now explore how this joint venture could influence SoftBank Group's investment narrative, particularly with its deeper commitment to AI...

Kanadevia Corporation recently submitted an interim report to Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism about inappropriate conduct at its Mukaishima Works, admitting that welding was carried out by operators lacking necessary qualifications but assuring safety is not significantly compromised. This event underscores the potential impact that compliance issues and regulatory scrutiny can have on both company operations and stakeholder confidence. We’ll explore how...

Casio Computer Ltd (TSE:6952) is making headlines with its announcement of the GST-B1000D, the latest G-STEEL G-SHOCK release. The new watch blends minimalist aesthetics, improved comfort, and updated tech to attract a broader audience. See our latest analysis for Casio ComputerLtd. The new GST-B1000D announcement comes as Casio ComputerLtd’s share price has seen mixed momentum. Despite a one-year total shareholder return of nearly 12%, signaling longer-term value, the stock is still working...

In November 2025, Dai-ichi Life Holdings reported that it did not repurchase any of its shares in October, despite possessing a board-approved authorization to buy back up to 200 million shares by May 2026. This lack of buyback activity may reflect a cautious approach or shifting priorities by the company, which could alter how investors view its capital management strategy. We'll explore how this pause in share repurchases could influence Dai-ichi Life Holdings' investment narrative and...

Japan Exchange Group (TSE:8697) revealed a fresh share buyback plan along with stronger half-year results. The company reported higher revenue and net income, raised earnings guidance, and released updated dividend expectations for the year. See our latest analysis for Japan Exchange Group. Momentum appears to be building for Japan Exchange Group, with a string of upbeat announcements sparking a 15% share price return over the past 90 days. While the latest results and buyback plan have...

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Mazda Motor Corporation recently unveiled two concept vehicles, the MAZDA VISION X-COUPE and MAZDA VISION X-COMPACT, showcasing innovative hybrid and AI-driven technologies, alongside the European debut of the all-new MAZDA CX-5 featuring advanced vehicle architecture and design. These announcements highlight Mazda's commitment to sustainable mobility and emotional connectivity, blending next-generation powertrains with smart, human-centered technologies. We'll explore how Mazda's...

Key Insights CRI Middleware's estimated fair value is JP¥1,194 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity CRI...

Prime Strategy Co., Ltd.'s ( TSE:5250 ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 30.7x might make it look like a strong...

On November 6, 2025, IHI Corporation announced that its second quarter cash dividend will increase to ¥70.00 per share, up from ¥50.00 a year earlier, and also revised its consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, projecting revenue of ¥1.64 trillion and profit attributable to owners of ¥125 billion. This double update reflects both a direct reward to shareholders and management's confidence in the company's improving financial outlook. We'll now explore how...

Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...

When close to half the companies in Japan have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") above 15x, you may consider Air...

Nintendo Co., Ltd. ( TSE:7974 ) just released its interim report and things are looking bullish. Nintendo delivered a...

The board of Ichigo Inc. ( TSE:2337 ) has announced that it will be paying its dividend of ¥11.50 on the 26th of May...

Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...

The board of Kao Corporation ( TSE:4452 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of ¥77.00 per share on the 24th of...

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings Inc. ( TSE:2579 ) will increase its dividend from last year's comparable payment on...

The board of Itoki Corporation ( TSE:7972 ) has announced that it will be paying its dividend of ¥68.00 on the 27th of...

Nippon Electric Glass Co., Ltd. ( TSE:5214 ) will increase its dividend from last year's comparable payment on the 31st...

SIGMAXYZ Holdings Inc. ( TSE:6088 ) shareholders might understandably be very concerned that the share price has...

Despite announcing strong earnings, Disco Corporation's ( TSE:6146 ) stock was sluggish. We did some digging and found...

The board of Infomart Corporation ( TSE:2492 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of ¥2.23 per share on the 27th...

Oji Holdings (TSE:3861) caught investors’ attention after lowering its earnings forecast for the second quarter, mainly due to weaker profits in its overseas businesses. Domestic operations stayed steady. The full-year outlook is now under review. See our latest analysis for Oji Holdings. Oji Holdings’ share price has held up well despite the revised outlook, closing at ¥782.5 and posting a solid year-to-date share price return of 29.1%. Total shareholder returns tell an even stronger story,...

SKY Perfect JSAT Holdings (TSE:9412) is moving forward with a collaborative initiative to launch three satellites in partnership with SpaceX. This step supports the company’s strategy to enhance its satellite communications capabilities and appears to be attracting fresh attention from investors. See our latest analysis for SKY Perfect JSAT Holdings. Investor excitement following the SpaceX collaboration is evident, with SKY Perfect JSAT Holdings posting a stunning 9% share price gain in a...