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TSE:8031
TSE:8031Trade Distributors

Mitsui’s Cobalt Deal With EVelution Highlights US Clean Energy Ambitions

Mitsui & Co. (TSE:8031) has entered a binding five year cobalt offtake agreement with EVelution Energy. The deal covers supply from EVelution Energy’s planned U.S. commercial scale solar powered cobalt processing facility. The agreement focuses on supporting cobalt supply chains for electric vehicles and clean energy applications in the U.S. and allied markets. Mitsui & Co. (TSE:8031) is a diversified trading and investment group with exposure across energy, metals, machinery, and...
TSE:6146
TSE:6146Semiconductor

Did Disco’s Cash-Fueled Dividend Hike Just Recast Its Capital Allocation Story (TSE:6146)?

In April 2026, Disco Corporation reported full-year results showing sales of ¥436,889 million and net income of ¥135,521 million for the year ended March 31, 2026, and proposed lifting the year-end dividend to ¥376 per share, bringing the total annual payout to ¥505 per share. An interesting aspect is that the higher dividend partly reflects surplus cash and cash equivalents exceeding projected funding needs, indicating management’s willingness to return additional funds to shareholders...
TSE:3382
TSE:3382Consumer Retailing

Seven And I Overhauls 7 Eleven Network To Refocus North American Growth

Seven & i Holdings (TSE:3382) is restructuring its North American 7-Eleven network, converting or closing 645 stores and shifting many company owned outlets to wholesale operations. The company plans to open around 200 new stores and pursue bolt on acquisitions as part of a broader refresh of its North American footprint. Management is targeting remodels for more than 7,000 stores by 2030, pointing to a large scale store upgrade program. Tetsuya Takagi has been hired as CFO with a clear...
TSE:8306
TSE:8306Banks

Is It Too Late To Consider Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (TSE:8306) After Its 3-Year Surge?

Investors may be wondering if Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group's share price still offers value after a strong run, or if most of the opportunity is already priced in. The stock last closed at ¥2,817, with returns of 2.4% over 7 days, 8.3% over 30 days, 10.7% year to date and 62.8% over the past year, as well as a very large 3-year gain of more than 3.5x. Recent coverage has focused on Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group as one of Japan's major banking groups, with investors paying close attention...
TSE:7981
TSE:7981Building

Asian Dividend Stocks To Consider For Your Portfolio

As Asian markets stabilize following strong economic data and limited new catalysts, investors are increasingly eyeing dividend stocks as a reliable source of income amid global uncertainties. In such an environment, a good dividend stock is often characterized by consistent payouts and the potential for steady growth, making them appealing to those seeking stability in their investment portfolios.
TSE:6135
TSE:6135Machinery

Undiscovered Gems in Asia to Explore This April 2026

As global markets continue to navigate geopolitical uncertainties and economic shifts, the Asian market presents intriguing opportunities for investors seeking growth potential in lesser-known stocks. In this context, identifying a good stock often involves looking for companies with strong fundamentals that can adapt to changing market conditions and leverage regional strengths.