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Wondering whether Nintendo’s share price reflects its true worth, or if the market is mispricing a global gaming giant? This article focuses squarely on what you are getting for the price you pay. Nintendo’s stock has recently faced pressure, with a 6.0% decline over the last 7 days, a 14.0% decline over 30 days, and returns of 25.6% lower year to date and 29.4% lower over the last year, even though the 3 year and 5 year returns sit at 47.6% and 43.4% respectively. These moves are occurring...

As global markets navigate geopolitical uncertainties and inflationary pressures, investors are increasingly turning their attention to stable income-generating opportunities. In this environment, dividend stocks in Asia offer a compelling option for those seeking consistent returns, as they combine the potential for capital appreciation with regular income streams.

Takeda Pharmaceutical (TSE:4502) has secured exclusive U.S. development and commercialization rights to rusfertide. The change follows Protagonist Therapeutics' decision to opt out of the collaboration. Rusfertide is currently under FDA Priority Review in the U.S. For investors watching Takeda, this move centers attention on its rare disease pipeline and its broader focus on specialty medicines. By taking full U.S. control of rusfertide, Takeda aligns the asset with its existing...

There's no doubt that money can be made by owning shares of unprofitable businesses. For example, although...

Investors may be wondering whether Terumo's current share price still reflects its true worth, or if the recent weakness has opened up a potential opportunity. The stock last closed at ¥2,055.5, with returns of a 4.2% decline over 7 days, a 3.6% decline over 30 days, a 9.1% decline year to date, and a 24.3% decline over the past year, set against modest gains over 3 and 5 years of 3.7% and 4.6% respectively. Recent coverage has focused on Terumo's role within the medical equipment space and...

As you might know, Keyence Corporation ( TSE:6861 ) just kicked off its latest yearly results with some very strong...

The full-year results for Kikkoman Corporation ( TSE:2801 ) were released last week, making it a good time to revisit...

As you might know, Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. ( TSE:4519 ) just kicked off its latest first-quarter results with...

If you are wondering whether NTT’s current share price offers fair value or not, the key is to separate the recent noise from what the numbers actually say about the business. The stock last closed at ¥151.1, with returns of 4.9% over 1 year and 61.0% over 5 years. Over the past 30 days the share price shows a 5.0% decline, and the year-to-date return sits at a 5.3% decline. Recent coverage has focused on NTT’s position as a major telecom player in Japan and how it fits into ongoing sector...

On April 17, 2026, Marubeni Corporation’s board approved proposals to shift to a Company with Three Statutory Committees, adjust its business purposes, and implement leadership changes including a new CFO following Takayuki Furuya’s medical leave and the planned retirement of outside director Yuri Okina. These moves mark a meaningful governance reshaping, concentrating oversight in dedicated committees while preserving continuity in the finance function under incoming CFO Chijo Tajima. Next,...

UK restructuring move puts Franco Manca under the spotlight TORIDOLL Holdings (TSE:3397) has called a board meeting for April 16, 2026, to consider starting a UK restructuring process for Franco Manca 2 UK Limited, the operator of its Fulham group pizza chain. See our latest analysis for TORIDOLL Holdings. The restructuring news comes as TORIDOLL Holdings trades at ¥4,108, with a 30 day share price return decline of 5.84% and a 1 year total shareholder return decline of 4.33%. However, the 5...

If you are wondering whether Metaplanet is attractively priced or already reflecting high expectations, the current share price raises some important questions about value and risk. At a last close of ¥328, the stock has seen a 3.2% decline over the past week, a 7.9% gain over the past month, a 29.9% year to date decline, and a 4.7% decline over the past year. Its 3 year return is very large and its 5 year return is almost 5x. Recent coverage around Metaplanet has focused on its role as a...

Advantest (TSE:6857) closed out FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥328.1 billion and basic EPS of ¥174.81, backed by trailing twelve month revenue of ¥1.1 trillion and EPS of ¥515.15 that sits alongside 132.9% earnings growth and a net profit margin of 33.3% over the last year. Over recent periods, the company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥232.3 billion in Q4 FY 2025 to ¥328.1 billion in Q4 FY 2026, while quarterly basic EPS has shifted from ¥54.47 to ¥174.81. This feeds into the...

Wondering if TDK is still attractively priced after a strong run, or if most of the easy gains are already on the table. TDK's share price recently closed at ¥2,681.5, with returns of 4.1% over 7 days, 27.1% over 30 days, 19.2% year to date and 86.7% over 1 year, and very large gains over 3 and 5 years of 189.0% and 197.1% respectively. Recent coverage has focused on how TDK fits into broader themes in electronics and technology hardware, with investors watching how demand trends and capital...

Hitachi (TSE:6501) has wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥3.1t and basic EPS of ¥36.08, set against trailing twelve month revenue of ¥10.6t and EPS of ¥176.76 that follows reported earnings growth of 30.3% over the past year. Over recent periods the company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥2.5t and EPS of ¥30.20 in FY 2025 Q3 to ¥2.8t and EPS of ¥40.20 in FY 2025 Q4, reaching ¥3.1t and EPS of ¥36.08 in FY 2026 Q4. This positions you to focus on how a 7.6% net profit...

Astellas Pharma (TSE:4503) has laid out its FY 2026 scorecard with second half revenue of ¥1.1t and basic EPS of ¥80.33, alongside net income excluding extraordinary items of ¥143.9b. The company has seen revenue move from ¥976.7b and basic EPS of ¥12.72 in the second half of FY 2025, to ¥1.0t and ¥82.44 in the first half of FY 2026, before reaching ¥1.1t and ¥80.33 in the latest period. Over the same timeframe, trailing twelve month EPS has increased from ¥28.35 to ¥162.77. For investors,...

If you are wondering whether TOTO is priced attractively right now, the key question is how its current share price compares with its underlying worth. The stock last closed at JP¥5,421, and its returns over 1 year sit at 59.9%, with 23.6% year to date, 27.9% over 3 years, 6.6% over 5 years, 0.7% over 7 days, and a 0.1% decline over 30 days, which can change how investors think about both opportunity and risk. Recent news coverage has focused on TOTO in the context of broader market interest...

SoftBank overview and recent share performance SoftBank (TSE:9434) has drawn attention after recent share price moves, with the stock closing at ¥218. Short term returns have been mixed, including a 1 day decline of about 1% and a modest fall over the past week. Over the past month the share price has been relatively stable, while the past 3 months show a gain of about 3%. Over longer periods, including the past year and beyond, total returns sit in positive territory based on the figures...

As global markets navigate a complex landscape marked by geopolitical tensions and fluctuating economic indicators, Asian tech stocks continue to capture investor interest with their potential for high growth. In this dynamic environment, identifying promising tech companies often involves assessing their ability to innovate and adapt amidst evolving consumer demands and technological advancements.

Shareholders of Fanuc Corporation ( TSE:6954 ) will be pleased this week, given that the stock price is up 12% to...

Earnings release puts Daiwa House REIT Investment (TSE:8984) in focus Daiwa House REIT Investment (TSE:8984) has moved into the spotlight after reporting half year results to February 28, 2026, including revenue of ¥32,063.37 million and net income of ¥12,213.07 million. See our latest analysis for Daiwa House REIT Investment. At a share price of ¥127,400, Daiwa House REIT Investment has a year to date share price return of an 11.10% decline, yet its 1 year total shareholder return of 12.65%...

Recent share performance and business profile With no single headline event driving ORIX (TSE:8591) today, investors may focus on how the share price and fundamentals line up, including recent returns, earnings profile, and the breadth of its business segments. See our latest analysis for ORIX. The recent 7 day share price return of a 3.27% decline contrasts with ORIX's 30 day share price return of a 1.64% gain and a 1 year total shareholder return of 73.87%. This suggests positive long term...

Recent performance snapshot Murata Manufacturing (TSE:6981) has caught investor attention after a strong run, with the share price showing double digit gains over the past month and past 3 months, and a 1 year total return above 100%. See our latest analysis for Murata Manufacturing. This kind of strong short term share price momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 32.58% and a 90 day share price return of 48.14%, sits alongside a 1 year total shareholder return of 126.56%. Taken...

Nippon Express Holdings recently held a board meeting on April 17, 2026, to consider and approve entering into a share purchase agreement, following its move to secure a container freight station license for its new off-airport air cargo facility at the Quang Minh Logistics Center in Hanoi, Vietnam. The Hanoi facility allows Nippon Express to consolidate and manage air cargo away from the congested Noi Bai airport terminal, aiming to cut waiting times, tighten cargo control and improve...