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Earlier this month, Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd. was chosen by JAXA’s Space Strategy Fund to lead a multi‑year project developing a next‑generation infrastructure monitoring system that fuses satellite data with ground‑based IoT sensors, while also signing a January 2026 partnership with U.S. firm Lazarus Enterprise to apply secure AI in mission‑critical fields. Together, these moves position Oki Electric Industry at the intersection of satellite infrastructure monitoring and...

How the Köping dry ice facility frames the Nippon Sanso Holdings stock story Nippon Sanso Holdings (TSE:4091) has put its dry ice capabilities in the spotlight with a new fully automated production and CO2 recovery facility in Köping, built together with Cold Jet. The plant targets demand across airline, food, pharmaceutical, and industrial cleaning customers in the Nordic region. It uses robotics, CO2 recovery units, and localized production to raise efficiency, shorten delivery routes, and...

FY2027 guidance and dividend outlook following strong FY2026 Takasago Thermal Engineering (TSE:1969) issued new earnings and dividend guidance after reporting strong FY2026 results, giving investors fresh numbers on expected revenue, profit and shareholder returns for the year ending March 31, 2027. On a consolidated basis, the company forecasts FY2027 net sales of ¥440,000 million, operating profit of ¥50,000 million and profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥40,000 million, implying...

Australian unions and Japan’s Inpex have reached a deal to end past strikes at the Ichthys LNG facilities, restoring full operations at the Darwin plant after earlier shipment disruptions and a temporary production train shutdown. The agreement’s focus on job security, pay rises, and improved working arrangements at a core LNG asset could influence Inpex’s cost base and operational reliability over time. We’ll now examine how the resumption of full Ichthys production and higher labour costs...

Cypic’s new trailer and world tour plans for the Kagurabachi anime adaptation put CyberAgent (TSE:4751) in focus, as investors consider how expanding anime content could intersect with the group’s media and IP driven revenue mix. See our latest analysis for CyberAgent. Despite the excitement around new IP like Kagurabachi, CyberAgent’s ¥1,334.5 share price comes after a period where the 1 year total shareholder return declined 13.09%, even though the 3 year total shareholder return rose...

Amidst a backdrop of global market volatility, with major indices like the Russell 2000 and S&P 500 showing positive momentum, investors are increasingly focused on strategies that can offer stability and income. In such an environment, dividend stocks stand out as attractive options for their potential to provide consistent income streams while also offering some cushion against inflationary pressures.

Kinden (TSE:1944) is drawing fresh attention after announcing it is studying ways to lower its investment unit size, including a potential stock split, in order to broaden access for investors and support market activity. See our latest analysis for Kinden. The latest study of a stock split comes after a strong run in Kinden’s shares, with a 1 month share price return of 11.87% and year to date share price return of 10.36%, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 95.95% and very large 5...

Mitsui High-tec, Inc. recently raised its consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2027, now projecting net sales of ¥254,000 million, operating profit of ¥14,500 million, and profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥10,000 million, or ¥54.72 per basic share. The company attributed this upgrade to stronger-than-expected demand and favorable foreign exchange effects, which it expects will more than offset higher material costs linked to tensions in the Middle...

Furukawa Electric (TSE:5801) issued fresh consolidated guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, outlining targets of ¥1,460,000 million in net sales, ¥95,000 million in operating profit, and ¥82,000 million in profit attributable to shareholders. See our latest analysis for Furukawa Electric. Furukawa Electric's latest guidance arrives after a sharp move in the share price, with a 1-day share price return of 2.84% and a 7-day share price return of 15.59%, offset by a 30-day share...

The market rallied behind BEAUTY GARAGE Inc.'s ( TSE:3180 ) stock, leading do a rise in the share price after its...

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Capcom (TSE:9697) stock is back in focus after a cluster of product announcements, including new expansions for Dragon’s Dogma 2 and Monster Hunter Wilds, a Resident Evil remake and a revived Onimusha installment. See our latest analysis for Capcom. The recent suite of franchise updates appears to have caught investors’ attention, with a 1-day share price return of 4.82% and a 7-day share price return of 3.17%. The share price is still down over the year to date, however, and the 1-year total...

Collaboration news puts Sysmex stock in focus Sysmex (TSE:6869) is back on investors' radar after VolitionRx Limited announced a collaboration to optimize its Nu.Q NETs H3.1 assay on the Sysmex platform, targeting diseases linked to NETosis. See our latest analysis for Sysmex. At a share price of ¥1,424.5, Sysmex has seen modest positive share price momentum in the past month with a 1-month share price return of 3.11% and 90-day share price return of 2.85%, yet the 1-year total shareholder...

TDK (TSE:6762) stock is back in focus after TDK Ventures backed Aston Power, a power delivery startup for AI and high performance computing data centers, highlighting TDK’s push into energy and AI infrastructure. See our latest analysis for TDK. Those AI and energy efforts are landing at a time when TDK’s ¥3,830 share price has been moving strongly, with a 30 day share price return of 28.63% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 151.51%. This suggests that momentum has been building over...

J.S.B.Co.Ltd (TSE:3480) has put up a punchy Q2 2026 print, with revenue of ¥29.1b and basic EPS of ¥297.64, set against trailing twelve month EPS growth of 14.1% and a 13.8% annualized earnings growth rate over five years. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥27.0b in Q2 2025 to ¥29.1b in Q2 2026, while basic EPS shifted from ¥267.87 to ¥297.64 over the same period, with trailing twelve month revenue at ¥79.6b and basic EPS at ¥315.17. For investors, the combination of higher...

Kura Sushi (TSE:2695) opened Q2 2026 with revenue of ¥62.3 billion and net income of ¥759 million, set against a trailing twelve month EPS of ¥58.47 and net income of ¥3.49 billion that benefited from a sharp year over year earnings swing. The company has seen quarterly revenue move in a relatively tight band around the ¥59.1 billion to ¥64.1 billion range over the past six reporting periods. EPS has ranged from ¥1.82 to ¥18.95 per quarter, feeding into that higher trailing figure and helping...

Seven & i Holdings has announced an organizational overhaul, creating a new international business management office and international operations department to oversee markets outside Japan and North America, alongside several executive changes effective July 1. This restructuring highlights management’s effort to tighten global oversight and potentially sharpen execution in overseas convenience and retail operations. We’ll now examine how the new international business management office and...

Why the HORIBA stock story now starts with biopharma process control HORIBA (TSE:6856) has moved into focus after FUJIFILM announced a jointly developed inline Raman system that targets real-time control in biopharmaceutical manufacturing, with reported antibody yield gains of about 10% versus conventional methods. See our latest analysis for HORIBA. The FUJIFILM partnership arrives against a backdrop of strong momentum in HORIBA’s stock, with a 90 day share price return of 46.60% and a 1...

The Bank of Japan’s latest rate hike to about 1% has put funding costs, inflation risks and the yen back at the center of every Japan investor’s playbook. Higher rates and sticky price pressures can reward some business models and strain others, especially among large manufacturers with meaningful export activity. This article looks at three Japanese export oriented manufacturing stocks from our screener that appear closely exposed to these shifts, and explains how the new rate backdrop, bond...

Recent commentary on Sumitomo Electric Industries highlights growing investor attention on its automotive components and electrification technologies, supported by valuation analyses such as discounted cash flow and price-to-earnings comparisons conducted before today. An interesting aspect is that these assessments suggest the shares are trading close to estimated intrinsic value while still appearing slightly undervalued against industry peers, which helps explain why sentiment around its...

The Bank of Japan’s latest rate hike to 1% has shifted the ground for income investors, especially anyone focused on Japanese dividend stocks. Higher rates can change how investors weigh cash in the bank against equity income, and they can influence which companies are better placed to handle a gradually tighter money backdrop. This article looks at three stocks from a Japanese Dividend-Paying Stocks screener that are exposed to this rate move. It highlights where the current backdrop may...

As global markets navigate a landscape marked by geopolitical tensions and fluctuating inflation rates, Asia's economic resilience continues to capture investor interest. In this environment, dividend stocks in the region offer an appealing prospect for those seeking steady income streams, particularly as they can provide stability amid market volatility.

As Asian markets navigate a complex landscape marked by geopolitical tensions and economic shifts, investors are increasingly focused on identifying opportunities within this evolving environment. In this context, stocks that may be trading below their estimated value present intriguing possibilities for those looking to capitalize on potential market inefficiencies.

Sekisui House Reit (TSE:3309) has reported its FY 2026 second half results with revenue of ¥22.4b and basic EPS of ¥2,799.0, setting the tone for how the rest of the year is shaping up for holders of the stock. The REIT has seen revenue move from ¥19.7b in FY 2025 second half to ¥22.4b in FY 2026 second half, while basic EPS went from ¥2,320.4 to ¥2,799.0 over the same periods. This gives investors a clear view of how the top line and per unit earnings are tracking. Overall, the release keeps...