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Event driven interest in Renesas Electronics Renesas Electronics (TSE:6723) is back on investor radars after signing a multi year agreement with MIKROE to support 500 microcontrollers and future releases through dedicated development tools and a remote Planet Debug system. This setup lets engineers worldwide test and debug Renesas based designs without owning hardware. This development may influence how you think about the company’s ecosystem strength and potential long term demand for its...

Rigaku Holdings board meeting puts treasury share cancellation on the table Rigaku Holdings (TSE:268A) has called a board meeting for January 28, 2026, to consider cancelling its treasury shares, a move that often raises questions about capital allocation and shareholder value. See our latest analysis for Rigaku Holdings. The planned treasury share cancellation comes after a mixed stretch for Rigaku Holdings, with a 1-day share price return of a 1% decline and a 7-day share price return of a...

India and the European Union are working toward a trade deal expected to cut tariffs on EU made cars. The agreement is anticipated to open India’s car market to more European brands and higher priced imports. Suzuki Motor (TSE:7269) currently holds a strong position in India through its focus on compact, affordable vehicles. The talks raise questions about how Suzuki will respond to fresh competition if the deal is finalized. Suzuki Motor, via its presence in India’s mass market car...

Recent share performance Osaka Gas (TSE:9532) has quietly drawn attention after a strong run in its shares, with recent returns over the past month and past 3 months prompting investors to reassess the utility’s profile. See our latest analysis for Osaka Gas. With the share price at ¥5,736 and a 90 day share price return of 28.67%, Osaka Gas sits on a much stronger footing than its 5.44% year to date share price return. The 1 year total shareholder return of 92.37% points to momentum that has...

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries stock: new exposure to commercial space ventures Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (TSE:7011) has taken part in funding Japan LEO Shachu, a space venture working on post International Space Station platforms. This provides shareholders with fresh exposure to potential commercial low Earth orbit projects. See our latest analysis for Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. The Japan LEO Shachu funding comes after a mixed few months for Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, with a 14.58% 1...

Why Shochiku’s upgraded guidance matters for investors Shochiku (TSE:9601) raised its earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending February 2026, highlighting stronger than previously expected profit contributions from its motion pictures and theatre businesses, as well as higher margin broadcasting rights sales. See our latest analysis for Shochiku. The upgraded guidance comes after a softer run in the share price. Shochiku’s 90 day share price return of 5.99% and year to date share price...

Why Komatsu (TSE:6301) is on investors’ radar today Komatsu (TSE:6301) has attracted fresh attention after a solid year of share price performance, with a 1 year total return of 27.6% and a 3 year total return above 100%. See our latest analysis for Komatsu. At a share price of ¥5,639, Komatsu’s recent 30 day share price return of 12.76% and 1 year total shareholder return of 27.57% suggest momentum has been building rather than fading, on top of already strong multi year gains. If Komatsu’s...

Japan Hotel REIT Investment (TSE:8985) is back in focus after raising its full year 2025 earnings and dividend forecasts, while also laying out fresh 2026 guidance and publishing December 2025 operating figures. See our latest analysis for Japan Hotel REIT Investment. At a share price of ¥83,000, Japan Hotel REIT Investment has seen mixed recent momentum, with a 1 month share price return of 1.10% but a 3 month decline of 8.49%. Its 1 year total shareholder return of 21.29% and 5 year total...

Wondering whether SoftBank Group's current share price lines up with its actual worth, or if the market is getting ahead of itself? This article walks through what the numbers are really saying about value. SoftBank Group last closed at ¥4,187, with a 7 day return of 8.1%, a 30 day return of a 6.6% decline, a year to date return of a 9.3% decline, and a 1 year return of 78.9%, alongside a 172.3% return over 3 years and 98.2% over 5 years. Recent headlines have focused heavily on SoftBank...

As global markets navigate a volatile landscape marked by geopolitical tensions and economic shifts, investors are keenly observing the performance of major indices. With U.S. economic growth showing resilience despite inflationary pressures and European markets grappling with trade uncertainties, dividend stocks continue to attract attention for their potential to provide steady income amid market fluctuations. In such an environment, a good dividend stock typically offers consistent payouts...

The board of Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. ( TSE:4063 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of ¥53.00 per share on...

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Asahi Kasei, Mitsui Chemicals, and Mitsubishi Chemical previously agreed to form a joint operating entity to consolidate ethylene production in western Japan, backed by Japan’s HtA Support Program and a ¥21.20 billion investment to shift toward biomass-based and lower-emission processes. By pairing facility consolidation with Asahi Kasei’s Revolefin™ technology and a government subsidy of up to ¥10.40 billion, the alliance targets meaningful carbon footprint reductions and a new pathway for...

In January 2026, Rakuten Bank’s board approved issuing stock options covering up to 31,900 shares to 316 employees and launched a promotional 1.00% 1-year fixed deposit campaign that is drawing funds from ordinary accounts. Together, these moves highlight a dual focus on long-term staff retention and near-term deposit growth, while potentially lifting funding costs and affecting profitability metrics. We’ll now examine how the new stock option program for employees shapes Rakuten Bank’s...

It is hard to get excited after looking at Kobe Bussan's (TSE:3038) recent performance, when its stock has declined...

C.Uyemura & Co.,Ltd. ( TSE:4966 ), is not the largest company out there, but it received a lot of attention from a...

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Most readers would already be aware that SWCC's (TSE:5805) stock increased significantly by 59% over the past three...

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In January 2026, KDDI Corporation’s board met to address suspicions of inappropriate transactions at its consolidated subsidiaries and approved the formation of a special investigation committee. The move shines a spotlight on KDDI’s governance framework and internal controls, as investors assess how rigorously the company responds to these concerns. Next, we’ll examine how the investigation into inappropriate subsidiary transactions shapes KDDI’s investment narrative and risk considerations...