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Cyberattack recovery and bond shelf filing put Nichirei in focus Nichirei (TSE:2871) is back on investor radars after a cyberattack disrupted its temperature controlled logistics and frozen food operations, followed by an announcement of resumed shipping and a ¥50 billion bond shelf registration. See our latest analysis for Nichirei. The cyberattack and bond shelf filing come against a backdrop of firm share price momentum, with Nichirei’s 90 day share price return of 10.96% and 1 year total...

KDX Realty Investment (TSE:8972) is in focus after its asset manager, Kenedix Real Estate Fund Management Inc., moved to launch KDX Kolet REIT Inc., a new J-REIT focused on single family rental properties. See our latest analysis for KDX Realty Investment. The latest news around KDX Realty Investment comes as its share price trades at ¥157,200, with a 1 day share price return of 1.42% and a year to date decline of 10.43%, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 4.60% points to income...

Nuclear energy stocks are back in focus as investors look for power sources that are both reliable and less exposed to the swings in fossil fuel markets, especially with energy prices and inflation closely watched across regions. The Nuclear Energy Stocks screener helps you quickly filter companies involved in uranium production, enrichment and reactor operations so you can focus on businesses tied directly to long term electricity demand and energy security themes. In this article, you will...

Mitsui (TSE:8031) has partnered with PureCycle Technologies and RM TOHCELLO to introduce recycled polypropylene BOPP films in Japan. The collaboration uses PureCycle's recycling process to supply high purity recycled resin for BOPP film production. Pilot production has already produced usable results, with commercial agreements targeted by 2027. Mitsui enters this agreement with recycled polypropylene BOPP films as a fresh area of focus, while its share price stands around ¥4,662.0. The...

Kao’s cosmetics brand KATE recently launched its “KABUKE: Break Convention” international campaign, which debuted on 8 July 2026 and blends Kabuki-inspired aesthetics with shadow-enhancing makeup and self-expression, with products rolling out from 25 July in select Asian markets. This campaign highlights Kao’s push to build KATE into a more globally resonant brand by using distinct Japanese cultural themes to appeal to international consumers. We’ll now examine how KATE’s Kabuki-inspired...

The market seemed underwhelmed by last week's earnings announcement from Village Vanguard CO.,LTD. ( TSE:2769 ) despite...

Baycurrent (TSE:6532) opened Q1 2027 with revenue of ¥44,576 million and basic EPS of ¥70.99, while the trailing twelve months show revenue of ¥158.6 billion and basic EPS of ¥260.82, with earnings growth of 20.6% over the past year. The company has seen revenue move from ¥123,066 million in the trailing twelve months to Q1 2026 to ¥158,601 million in the latest period, as basic EPS over the same trailing window shifted from ¥215.80 to ¥260.82. This quarter serves as a checkpoint on whether...

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

TOCALO Co.,Ltd. ( TSE:3433 ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw significant share price movement during...

Last week's earnings announcement from Maruhachi Warehouse Company, Limited ( TSE:9313 ) was disappointing to...

While Union Tool Co. ( TSE:6278 ) might not have the largest market cap around , it saw a decent share price growth of...

As you might know, Toho Co., Ltd. ( TSE:9602 ) last week released its latest first-quarter, and things did not turn out...

Shionogi recently announced that the U.S. FDA has accepted a Supplemental New Drug Application for Fetroja (cefiderocol) to treat pediatric patients with hospital-acquired and ventilator-associated bacterial pneumonia and complicated urinary tract infections caused by specific Gram-negative organisms, with a PDUFA action date set for February 23, 2027. This regulatory step is important because it targets a clear treatment gap for children facing drug-resistant infections, potentially...

On July 9, 2026, Verizon Business and KDDI announced a collaboration with BMW Group to deliver 5G- and LTE-enabled connected-vehicle services in newly manufactured BMW, MINI and other BMW Group models for the U.S. market, using KDDI’s Global Communications Platform and Verizon’s 5G Standalone network. This partnership highlights KDDI’s role as an IoT connectivity enabler for global original equipment manufacturers, reinforcing its presence in automotive telematics and data-rich services...

Fujitsu (TSE:6702) is back in focus after joining Nvidia, FANUC, Yaskawa Electric and Kawasaki Heavy Industries to explore a physical artificial intelligence platform for industrial robotics across manufacturing, logistics and healthcare. See our latest analysis for Fujitsu. Despite the industrial AI announcement putting Fujitsu back in the headlines, the stock’s short term share price return is mixed, with a 1 day gain of 1.32% but a 90 day decline of 12.47%. The 5 year total shareholder...

Sony Group (TSE:6758) is reshaping its entertainment footprint, planning to end physical discs for new PlayStation games from January 2028 while continuing to put capital into AI, anime, and broader intellectual property. See our latest analysis for Sony Group. The recent announcements around digital only PlayStation games and fresh product launches like the AI driven RX10 V come as Sony Group’s 30 day share price return of 5.66% contrasts with a year to date share price decline of 14.88%...

NTT Com Asia, part of the NTT Group, has released its Financial AI Fabric (FAIF) service blueprint in Hong Kong, outlining how photonic highway links, AI data centers and sovereign GPUs can underpin secure, enterprise-grade AI for financial institutions. The blueprint, alongside plans to introduce GPU-as-a-Service later this year, highlights NTT’s push to supply localized, compliance-friendly AI compute to regional banks and insurers. We’ll now examine how NTT’s planned GPU-as-a-Service for...

Japan’s energy sector is back in focus as inflation expectations, wholesale price pressures and the Bank of Japan’s next rate decision all pull in different directions. With core consumer inflation forecast at 1.6% and wholesale prices rising 7.1% year on year, investors are watching how higher energy costs and policy moves might filter through to earnings, cash flows and balance sheets. This article breaks down what that backdrop could mean for Japanese Energy Sector Stocks and presents 3...

SEIWA HOLDINGS (TSE:523A) has wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥2,014 million and basic EPS of ¥11.38, against a backdrop of trailing twelve month EPS of ¥68.38 and reported earnings growth of 230.3% over the past year. Over recent periods, the company has seen revenue range between ¥1,937 million and ¥2,123 million per quarter and EPS move between ¥11.38 and ¥22.11. Trailing twelve month net income reached ¥1,080 million and the net profit margin sat at 13.5% versus 4.2% a...

Japan’s energy and utilities stocks are back in focus as inflation edges higher, with June core inflation expected at 1.6% year over year, compared with 1.4% in May. Elevated energy prices linked to conflict in the Middle East, along with higher medical service fees, are feeding through to the broader market and could keep the Bank of Japan under pressure on interest rates. For investors, that mix of cost pressures and policy uncertainty may favour some companies and challenge others. This...

Hasbro Inc. announced a new multi-year licensing partnership with Nintendo Co., Ltd. to create Legend of Zelda products, with the collaboration set to begin in 2027 and the first three 6-inch scale figures revealed at San Diego Comic Con 2026. This agreement broadens The Legend of Zelda’s presence in physical collectibles, potentially deepening fan engagement across entertainment and consumer products. We will now examine how this expanded Legend of Zelda merchandising pipeline could shape...

JRC Co.,Ltd. ( TSE:6224 ), is not the largest company out there, but it received a lot of attention from a substantial...

ASICS (TSE:7936) has drawn fresh attention after announcing a limited edition footwear collaboration with FP Movement, pairing its performance running and tennis shoes with lifestyle focused designs tailored to women. See our latest analysis for ASICS. ASICS shares have shown firm momentum, with a 7.99% 7 day share price return and a 12.30% 30 day share price return, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 38.13% reflects strong longer term compounding. If this collaboration has you...

Earlier this week, Nichirei confirmed that a cyberattack caused system failures across its frozen-food and logistics operations, prompting an emergency response, system disconnections, and a gradual restart under enhanced security while it investigates potential personal data exposure and financial impact. The incident highlights how operational technology and data infrastructure have become critical risk points for food and logistics companies whose businesses depend on uninterrupted,...