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AI is changing how companies defend their data, and the latest earnings from CrowdStrike and Okta have pushed that story into the spotlight. Strong results, raised guidance, and sharp single day moves of around 15% to 20% have pulled attention toward cybersecurity as an AI side play. This article walks through three stocks exposed to that news and explores what those moves might mean for your watchlist. The three stocks below are just a snapshot of the AI driven cybersecurity theme, and the...

Shareholders in Mitsubishi Materials Corporation ( TSE:5711 ) may be thrilled to learn that the analysts have just...

As global markets navigate a landscape marked by elevated Treasury yields, geopolitical tensions, and fluctuating oil prices, investors are increasingly seeking stability in dividend stocks. In this environment of economic uncertainty and mixed market performance, dividend-paying stocks can offer a reliable income stream while potentially providing some cushion against volatility.

Rorze (TSE:6323) is back in focus after its board met on 24 August 2026 and approved the establishment of a sub-subsidiary in China through an existing consolidated subsidiary. Against this backdrop, Rorze’s 7 day share price return of 3.5% and year to date share price return of 67.52% sit alongside a 1 year total shareholder return of 124.04%, which points to strong momentum despite a 10.15% share price decline over the past month. Scan other robotics and automation plays that might be...

Amidst a backdrop of fluctuating global market conditions, Asian markets have been navigating challenges such as economic slowdowns and geopolitical tensions. In this environment, identifying stocks that may be trading below their intrinsic value can offer potential opportunities for investors seeking to capitalize on undervaluation.

Sompo Holdings, Inc. reported past first-quarter 2026 results, with net income rising to ¥181,168 million and basic earnings per share from continuing operations reaching ¥203.14, compared with the prior year period. The sharp improvement in profitability within just one year highlights how recent underwriting and cost measures are already flowing through to the bottom line. Next, we will examine how this stronger earnings performance, particularly the jump in net income, may influence Sompo...

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group has announced plans to enter Vietnam’s asset management market through a joint venture with Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam, holding a 49% stake alongside BIDV’s 51% ownership to offer investment funds and manage client assets focused on domestic Vietnamese securities. This move marks a meaningful expansion of Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group’s asset management footprint into Vietnam, adding geographical diversification and local-partner expertise in a...

Kao Corporation has announced that its Curél skincare brand will launch across the Nordic countries in September 2026, building on earlier rollouts in the UK, Germany, France and the Netherlands and partnering with regional beauty retailers KICKS and Matas. This latest expansion under Kao’s “Global Sharp Top” plan highlights how the company is concentrating resources on a smaller group of premium, differentiated cosmetics brands to deepen its presence in Europe. Next, we’ll examine how...

Union Tool Co. ( TSE:6278 ) shareholders will have a reason to smile today, with the analysts making substantial...

Baycurrent, Inc. ( TSE:6532 ) stock is about to trade ex-dividend in two days. The ex-dividend date is commonly two...

Noritsu Koki Co., Ltd. reported its half-year results for the period ended June 30, 2026, with sales of ¥82,495 million and net income of ¥12,404 million, both higher than the previous year. The sharp increase in basic earnings per share from continuing operations to ¥116.37, compared with ¥68.25 a year earlier, underscores a significant improvement in profitability. With this strong uplift in earnings and profitability, we will examine how Noritsu Koki’s latest performance reshapes its...

NTT has produced a 69.2% return over the past 5 years, and at around ¥169.2 per share the stock no longer looks obviously cheap or stretched on headline metrics, with both the intrinsic value work and market multiples pointing to something closer to fair value. A 69.2% return over 5 years suggests NTT has already rewarded patient shareholders, so any new upside case now leans more on valuation discipline than on catching up from a depressed base. For long term holders, the main support for...

Kirin Holdings Company (TSE:2503) is drawing attention after partnering with GenerativeX Inc. to embed AI agents into its research activities, aiming to support creativity and the full research workflow across selected divisions. See our latest analysis for Kirin Holdings Company. The AI research partnership lands at a time when momentum in Kirin Holdings Company's shares has been building, with a 90 day share price return of 13.07% and a year to date share price return of 30.30%. The 1 year...

Comforia Residential REIT recently completed a follow-on equity offering of ¥10.85 billion and arranged a new ¥1,000 million two-year floating-rate loan from Resona Bank to refinance an existing fixed-rate facility maturing in August 2026. This combination of fresh equity capital and a like-for-like refinancing subtly reshapes the REIT’s funding mix without increasing total interest-bearing debt. We’ll now examine how the fresh equity injection, alongside the refinancing shift to...

Hikari Tsushin, Inc. recently reported first-quarter 2026 results showing higher sales of ¥192,563 million and net income of ¥36,656 million year-over-year, while also issuing earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027 and forecasting revenue of ¥775,000 million and profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥120,000 million. Alongside these results, the company lifted its quarterly and full-year dividend forecasts to an expected annual payout of ¥800 per share, underlining...

In August 2026, ASICS Corporation reported strong first-half 2026 results, raised its full-year sales and earnings guidance, and increased both interim and full-year dividend forecasts, including a second-quarter dividend of ¥20.00 per share versus ¥12.00 a year earlier. The company linked its upgraded outlook and higher dividends to robust demand for Onitsuka Tiger in Japan, SportStyle products in Europe, improved margins, and updated foreign-exchange assumptions, signalling management’s...

Amidst a backdrop of economic challenges and fluctuating markets, Asia's growth landscape continues to capture investor interest with its potential for substantial earnings growth. In this environment, companies with high insider ownership often signal confidence in their own business prospects, making them intriguing candidates for those seeking robust investment opportunities.

Amidst a backdrop of geopolitical tensions and fluctuating market conditions, Asian markets have shown resilience with varying performances across key indices. As investors navigate this complex landscape, dividend stocks in Asia can offer potential stability and income generation, making them an attractive consideration for those looking to diversify their portfolios.

Panasonic Holdings (TSE:6752) has been in focus after Panasonic TV expanded its U.S. lineup for 2026, and Panasonic LUMIX introduced the Live Anywhere workflow with LiveU for mobile live content production. See our latest analysis for Panasonic Holdings. These launches come as Panasonic Holdings trades at ¥4,348, with a 30-day share price return of 11.98% but a 7-day decline of 9.19%. The 1-year total shareholder return of 188.49% and 5-year total shareholder return of 279.68% indicate strong...

Why Hitachi Construction Machinery stock is in focus after the new buyback Hitachi Construction Machinery (TSE:6305) has moved into the spotlight after announcing a share repurchase program of up to 6,420,000 shares, worth ¥34,000 million, running through November 30, 2026. The company describes the initiative as a way to support supply and demand for its stock, while targeting stronger shareholder returns, higher ROE, and better capital efficiency following the board approval on August...

Trend Micro (TSE:4704) updated investors on 13 August 2026 with half year results and a revised full year outlook. The company kept its sales guidance unchanged but lowered its projected operating income due to higher cloud and AI related costs. See our latest analysis for Trend Micro. Trend Micro's share price has been under pressure despite the recent earnings update and the launch of TrendLife Kaleida, with a 30 day share price return down 10.83% and a 1 year total shareholder return down...

In August 2026, Ebara Corporation reported half-year 2026 results showing sales of ¥490,760 million and net income of ¥33,574 million, both higher than a year earlier, alongside increased basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations. At the same time, Ebara raised its full-year 2026 revenue guidance to ¥1.05 trillion while keeping operating profit and profit attributable to owners of parent targets unchanged, underscoring confidence in top-line momentum. We’ll now...

Nippon Express Holdings has launched NX-VISTA, a platform that centralizes and visualizes customers' order, shipping and inventory data to provide end-to-end supply chain visibility across multiple systems and carriers. By aggregating transport and inventory information on a single dashboard, NX-VISTA aims to help users better manage PSI balances and proactively address stockout or excess inventory risks. We’ll now examine how this end-to-end supply chain visibility platform could influence...

In August 2026, Sumitomo Metal Mining Co., Ltd. raised its consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, projecting net sales of ¥2.07 trillion, profit of ¥237 billion, profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥216 billion, and basic earnings per share of ¥803.95. The sharp uplift in guidance, driven by revised production and sales plans alongside more supportive non-ferrous metal prices and exchange rates, highlights how quickly the company’s earnings outlook...