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In August 2026, Asahi Kasei Corporation announced a non-exclusive license agreement allowing HighChem Shanghai to produce and sell its Acetolyte acetonitrile-containing electrolyte technology in China’s high-performance lithium-ion battery market. This first Chinese license builds on earlier European deals and supports Asahi Kasei’s Technology-value Business Creation plan to monetize its technology through at least 10 new licenses by fiscal 2027. We’ll now examine how this China-focused...

ARE Holdings, Inc. ( TSE:5857 ) just reported some strong earnings, and the market reacted accordingly with a healthy...

Energy driven inflation trends in the US and Europe are keeping central banks focused on prices, which puts a spotlight on technologies that can help companies cut costs and work smarter. That is where AI stocks come in. Businesses are hunting for ways to automate, analyse data and deploy tools like ChatGPT. This article walks through 3 standout AI screener stocks that sit at the heart of that shift. The stocks in the list below are just a sample, and the full screen surfaced 62 more AI...

There's been a notable change in appetite for Rakuten Group, Inc. ( TSE:4755 ) shares in the week since its half-yearly...

In August 2026, the Asian markets are experiencing a dynamic phase, with key indices like the S&P 600 for small-cap stocks showing resilience amid global economic fluctuations and geopolitical developments. As investors navigate this landscape marked by optimism around technological advancements and easing energy concerns, identifying promising small-cap companies becomes crucial for those looking to capitalize on growth opportunities in Asia's diverse economies.

Cosmo Bio Company,Limited ( TSE:3386 ) announced strong profits, but the stock was stagnant. We did some digging, and...

Following the solid earnings report from Intelligent Wave Inc. ( TSE:4847 ), the market responded by bidding up the...

It's been a good week for Daiei Kankyo Co., Ltd. ( TSE:9336 ) shareholders, because the company has just released its...

Shizuoka Gas Co., Ltd.'s ( TSE:9543 ) healthy profit numbers didn't contain any surprises for investors. We think this...

Round One Corporation ( TSE:4680 ) came out with its quarterly results last week, and we wanted to see how the business...

The investors in DIC Corporation 's ( TSE:4631 ) will be rubbing their hands together with glee today, after the share...

It's been a good week for MatsukiyoCocokara & Co. ( TSE:3088 ) shareholders, because the company has just released its...

Why Sumco stock is in focus after the latest earnings update Sumco (TSE:3436) is back on investors' radar after half year 2026 results showed a shift from last year's profit to a net loss, alongside maintained dividends and guidance that still points to further losses. The company reported sales of ¥215,016 million for the half year to June 30, 2026, compared with ¥205,372 million a year earlier, while net income moved to a loss of ¥12,895 million from a profit of ¥3,081 million. See our...

The recent earnings posted by Yamato Kogyo Co., Ltd. ( TSE:5444 ) were solid, but the stock didn't move as much as we...

Joshin Corporation ( TSE:8173 ) just reported healthy earnings but the stock price didn't move much. Investors are...

CKD Corporation ( TSE:6407 ) investors will be delighted, with the company turning in some strong numbers with its...

Even when a business is losing money, it's possible for shareholders to make money if they buy a good business at the...

The first-quarter results for Toei Company, Ltd. ( TSE:9605 ) were released last week, making it a good time to revisit...

Shareholders might have noticed that TOKYO KEIKI INC. ( TSE:7721 ) filed its first-quarter result this time last week...

Earlier this month, Dai-Dan Co., Ltd. reported first quarter 2026 results, issued consolidated guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, and updated its dividend outlook following a 3-for-1 stock split effective January 1, 2026. The company’s guidance combines expectations for ¥265,000 million in net sales and profit per share of ¥211.42 with a lower full-year dividend of ¥43.00 per share compared with the prior year. We’ll now examine how Dai-Dan’s combination of new full-year...

Denka guidance update and what it means for investors Denka (TSE:4061) raised its operating profit outlook for the first half of the fiscal year ending March 2027, after reporting first quarter results, while guiding to lower net sales and flagging an expected extraordinary loss. The revised forecast now points to first half net sales of ¥205,000 million and operating income of ¥17,000 million, compared with the previous projection of ¥210,000 million in net sales and ¥12,000 million in...

Taisei (TSE:1801) is in focus after reporting first quarter results for the period to June 30, 2026, updating earnings guidance for the year to March 31, 2027, and lifting its dividend outlook. See our latest analysis for Taisei. Despite Taisei reiterating its full year guidance and lifting dividend expectations, the stock has seen its 90 day share price return decline 20.01%, while the 1 year total shareholder return is 31.81% and the 5 year total shareholder return exceeds 3x, signalling...

Oil price volatility driven by Middle East geopolitical risk is keeping inflation expectations and bond yields in focus for 2026. That kind of uncertainty often pushes investors toward dependable income. Dividend Fortresses stocks target yields above 5% and put reliable cash payouts at the centre of the story. This article highlights three standouts from the screener that illustrate how a portfolio can lean on income when headlines remain noisy. The three Dividend Fortresses highlighted below...

Energy price swings linked to Middle East risk are keeping inflation in focus and drawing attention to companies that help businesses work smarter with data and automation. That is where AI small caps can matter. These lesser known stocks in our AI Small Caps screener stay away from the headlines yet remain right in the path of this trend. This article highlights 3 stocks worth a closer look. The 3 stocks below are just a starting sample, and the full AI Small Caps screen surfaced 8 more...